HAND PROTECTORS

HEMA HAND PROTECTIONS

Blaklist offers you the classic hand protection gear for practising historical European martial arts (HEMA).Do you work with steel blades, Feder swords, sabres, or synthetic swords? You need to seriously protect your hands.

Padded, quilted leather gloves made from soft leather, with Red Dragon plastic shells, Kevlar, carbon and leather, heavy Lobster shell gloves from SPES, ‘CUIRASSIERS’ combat gloves... . as well as highly effective leather glove over-protection for more confident combat, adding extra protection to your Red Dragon or Kevlar gloves...Fingertip protectors are available in plastic or rubber.

• PADDED LEATHER GLOVES
• RED DRAGON GLOVES
• COMBAT GLOVES
• TOLPAR LEATHER AND CARBON GLOVES
• LEATHER AND KEVLAR GLOVES
• FLEXIBLE LEATHER FENCING GLOVES
• LEATHER RAPIER GLOVES
• COACHING GLOVES
• HEAVY COMBAT GLOVES WITH SHELLS
• MEDIUM-HEAVY COMBAT GLOVES ‘CUIRASSIERS’
• HEAVY MITTEN GAULTS ‘KAIRN’
• RED DRAGON DREADNOUGHT ARTICULATED GLOVES

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HEMA hand protection: Safety and performance for your training

Practising Historical European Martial Arts places specific demands on your hands. Working with weapons such as the long sword, sabre or steel blades continuously exposes this area to violent impacts. Protective gear designed for historical martial arts is essential equipment, non-negotiable regardless of your level.

Every assault and every free fight puts intense strain on your hands. Without the right equipment, the risk of injury remains considerable. Experienced HEMA practitioners know that the quality of their protection directly affects their progress and peace of mind during training.

Different types of hand protection for HEMA

Our selection covers all the solutions available for historical fencing. Shell gloves feature rigid plastic shells that offer maximum protection against direct impacts. Padded leather models prioritise comfort and flexibility.Kevlar-reinforced gloves combine lightness and strength. Carbon and leather versions provide targeted rigidity. For practitioners seeking absolute protection, heavy shell gloves and articulated gauntlets represent the ultimate in safety for HEMA fencing.Soft leather fencing gloves are suitable for technical disciplines requiring great dexterity. Each type meets specific requirements depending on the desired intensity.

How to choose your HEMA hand protection

The choice depends primarily on the weapons used. The long sword requires different protection from the sabre or rapier. The intensity of your attacks also influences the decision: technical fencing work allows for lighter protection than intensive free combat.The compromise between mobility and safety remains central. Light gloves preserve the sensations and finesse of movement, which are essential in the practice of martial arts. Heavy protection sacrifices some dexterity in favour of maximum coverage during vigorous exchanges with swords or sabres.Your body type and personal preferences complement these objective criteria to define the optimal HEMA equipment.

Additional protection solutions for your hands

Over-protectors are a smart option for reinforcing your existing gloves. They add an extra layer of safety without requiring the purchase of a whole new set of equipment. Plastic or rubber finger guards specifically target the extremities, which are particularly vulnerable areas.This modular approach allows you to adapt your equipment to different situations. Your entire body protection deserves the same attention: mask, jacket, trousers and arm guards form a coherent system. The fencing mask protects the head, the jacket and trousers cover the torso and legs, while arm guards complete the coverage of the upper limbs.

Materials and technologies used in HEMA hand protection

Padded leather provides effective shock absorption while maintaining appreciable flexibility. Rigid plastic or carbon shells block direct impacts from swords or sabres. Kevlar offers an excellent weight-to-protection ratio.Current technologies provide protection comparable to historical armour while maintaining the breathability and comfort necessary for extended sessions. The constant evolution of materials benefits all HEMA equipment, from masks to trousers, jackets to arm guards.