Pytheas Productions Full Contact Sparring Weapons

OUR PRODUCTS

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Our weapons are designed for full contact, full force weapon sparring. They are designed for Rennaisance and Medieval European Martial Arts, but are also suitible for full contact weapon sparring in Eastern Martial Arts, including: aikido, iaido, judo, jujitsu (jujutsu), karate, krav maga, kung-fu, tai chi, tae kwon do, and hapkido; as well as for SCA Boffer, and LARP (check specific LARP group for weapon rules). They are made of closed cell foam padding, open cell foam padding, duct tape, electrical tape, and a 1/2" or 3/4" Schedule 40 PVC pipe core.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

Playing with ultralight boffers is a safe, harmless pastime which is inclusive, easy to master and plenty of fun for the whole family. But if you are one of the few people who feels the need to grow beyond 'sword tag' with flimsy, featherweight weapons, and wish to learn something of the authentic martial arts heritage of medieval and rennaisance Europe, you will need weapons which are as realistic as possible while still being safe to use. After all, as the man says, "Play Swords make for Play Swordsmen"

Pytheas Production sparring weapons are superior to ordinary boffers for a variety of reasons:

EDGE GEOMETRY

Unlike ordinary boffers, our weapons are flat, not round or tube shaped. They are designed with discernable striking edges. Not only does this make our weapons look a little better, but more importnatly it makes them handle much more like a real blade, with striking surfaces allowing the user to learn to strike with the edge.

DESIGN REALSIM

Edge Geometry is just one aspect of the realism which goes into the design of our weapons. Each of our sparring weapons are based directly on an actual Historical weapon. The weight, length, guards, and balance point are all identical to that original.

As a result, our weapons feel 'real' in your hand, they have a life of their own. This is a key factor for anyone interested in taking thier swordsmanship to the next level.

STRENGTH AND DURABILITY

Some boffers rattle, some boffers whip like switches, and most tear apart frequently. Not these wepaons! Pytheas productions sparring weapons are tight, stiff, and so strong, you can beat a door down with one. (I know this, because I once did beat a door down with one.)

PRICES

Pole Arms

Type /Length /Battle-Ready /Premium

Pole - Arm (Halberd, Glaive, Bill-Guisarme, or Spetum/ Ranseur) /72-80" $75 / $100

Pole - Arm /60-71" $55 /$75

Spear /72-80" $40 /-

Spear /50-71" $30 /-

Staff /72-80" $35 /-

Staff /60-71" $25 /-

Axe or Hammer /37-48" $45 /$70

Axe or Hammer /up to 36" $35 /$60

Flail /30" (44") $30 /-

Swords & Daggers

Type /Length/ Battle-Ready /Premium

Two-Hand Sword /60"-72" /$70/ $90

Claymore or Galowglass /55"-60" /$60 /$80

Great Sword /44"-55" /$50 /$75

Bastard Sword 44"-55" /$45 /$70

Long Sword /40"-45" /$40 /$70

Rapier or Shiavona /40"-50" /$50 /$80

Cut and Thrust Sword /40"-50" /$45 /$60

Saber or Scimitar /30"-45" /$40 /$60

Arming Sword /34"-45" /$35 /$60

Viking Sword /32"-40" /$35 /$60

Roman Sword /26"-31" /$30 /$50

Short Sword /22"-28" /$25 /$40

Long Dagger /16"-22" /$20 /$30

Dagger /6"-16" /$15 $25

Missile Weapons

Bow Not Yet Available

Crossbow Not Yet Available

(Crossbow Bolt) Not Yet Available

(Arrow) Not Yet Available

Javelin Not Yet Available

Roman Pilum Javelin Not Yet Available

Hurlbat (throwing Axe) Not Yet Available

Francisca (throwing Axe) Not Yet Available

Throwing Hammer Not Yet Available

Boomerang Not Yet Available

Throwing Disc Not Yet Available

Shields

Type /Battle-Ready /Premium

Plastic Buckler /$15 /$25

Wood Buckler with Steel Boss /$50 /$80

Wood Buckler, no Boss /$30 /$40

Roman Scutum (Infantry Shield) /$80 - $140 /$150 - $200

Viking Round Shield /$60 - $75 /$80 - $120

Wicker Shield Not Yet Available

Greek Pelta Shield Not Yet Available

Greek Hoplon or Aspis Shield Not Yet Available

Kyte Shield Not Yet Available

Heater Shield Not Yet Available

Battle Ready shields are made with modern materials (duct tape, stainless steel, modern cloth, steel bolts, leather). Premium shields are made with authentic period type materials (brass, hand hammered carbon steel, rivets, hide etc.) Prices on some shields vary depending on specific components and techniques requested.

Extras

Stabbing tip (unless already included) $5

Special Color or Decoration $5

Special Guards $5

Extra Long Grip $5

Fantasy Design $5

DISCOUNTS and INCENTIVES

Quantity Discount

Ten percent discount with any order of four or more weapons with a total combined value of $100 or more

Return Customer Discount

Ten percent discount on your second order a month or more after your first order.

Field Report Discount

Five percent discount your next purchase if you fill out a short survey about how you use our weapons and your analysis of the weapon(s) you have purchased from us.

Fechtschule Discount

Five percent discount for members of any Fencing School with whom we have done business in the past

Reccomend a Friend Discount

One time only, Five percent discount for any member who reccomends a friend who subsquently makes a purchase

ALL DISCOUNTS ARE CUMULATIVE!

LINKS

OUR PRODUCTS

Our Weapons Currently In Stock

Sword and Weapon Resources

Ethnographic Edged Weapons

Some Historical Single hand Swords and Daggers of pre industrial Europe (BY DRIFTER BOB)

The Serpent in the Sword: Pattern-welding in Early Medieval Swords