HEMA KEVLAR GLOVES V3

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HEMA KEVLAR GLOVES VERSION 3

KEVLAR GLOVES FOR HISTORICAL FENCING VERSION 3

Gaining speed without compromising on protection: the promise of the HEMA V3 Kevlar gloves

Any practitioner of historical fencing (HEMA) is familiar with this dilemma. If the gloves are too thick, mobility is lost, technical movements become imprecise and guard recoveries are less agile. If the gloves are too light, protection is conspicuous by its absence in every exchange. Between these two extremes, a real solution has long been lacking.

BLAKLIST has been working on this issue across several generations of products. The Kevlar AMHE V3 gloves represent the culmination of this work: a Kevlar-reinforced leather design that does not sacrifice mobility for the sake of protection. The ‘VERSION 3’ designation is not a marketing ploy, but the visible result of successive iterations and specific adjustments derived from feedback received on the ground in martial fencing.

What these gloves specifically bring to your practice

Here’s what you gain by wearing these AMHE protective gloves:

• The fingertips absorb impacts thanks to high-strength rubber reinforcement: direct blows to the fingers no longer accumulate as diffuse pain
• The forearms remain protected by an integrated layer of shock-absorbing foam, ideal during fierce exchanges in contact fencing
• The area between the index finger and thumb is reinforced — one of the areas most exposed to the opponent’s weapons during combat
• Joint mobility remains intact, allowing you to execute technical sequences without compromise or restriction

The wide cuff fits directly over jackets — compatible with your current kit, eliminating the need to systematically undress between exercises.The fabric lining in contact with the skin ensures comfort during prolonged use, even during long training sessions.

The choice of Kevlar to reinforce the leather is no accident. Unlike traditional synthetics, Kevlar absorbs and dissipates the energy of impacts without stiffening the glove’s structure. The supple leather retains all its flexibility, and the fingers maintain their freedom of movement — which is essential in historical fencing, where the precision of grips determines the quality of techniques. The protective design devised by BLAKLIST is consistent: rubber on the fingers for direct, precise strikes, and foam on the forearms for more diffuse impacts. Together with your mask and the rest of your HMA fencing equipment, these Kevlar gloves integrate naturally into a coherent ensemble. A product that lives up to its category in both manufacture and design.

This V3 model covers an extraordinarily wide range of uses. Whether you practise two-handed sword, combat sword, sabre or combat knife, these HEMA gloves adapt to the diversity of disciplines without you having to change your equipment. They work just as well for technical work with nylon swords as for more intense sessions with steel weapons in HEMA clubs.

For more intense combat involving sustained contact with steel, BLAKLIST also offers the Red Dragon, designed to absorb higher levels of impact. The Red Dragon is the natural choice for practitioners seeking maximum protection against steel weapons. Furthermore, the Kevlar HEMA V3 can be combined with the rigid protectors from the Blaklist range to further increase hand safety. The brand also offers complementary protection for the face mask, shins and other areas of the body, allowing you to put together a complete and consistent HEMA kit.

Choose the right size before ordering

An important point to bear in mind: these gloves run large. This is not a design flaw, but a documented feature which simply means you should choose one size smaller than usual. Without measuring beforehand, you run the risk of the gloves being too loose, which compromises protection and comfort when worn. BLAKLIST provides a specific size chart for martial arts, which is accurate and tailored to these gloves. Please consult it before placing any order.

To ensure you order the right size and are properly equipped for your HEMA practice:

🥊 Measure your hand following the instructions in the size chart for martial fencing, and always choose one size smaller
⚔️ Check compatibility with your weapon type: Kevlar gloves cover most uses, but you can also check out the Red Dragon options
🛡️ Consider shell-style protectors as an add-on if your HEMA practice involves intense exchanges; they slot directly onto these gloves to provide a higher level of protection
🎯 Order these HEMA protective gloves based on your measured size to fully enjoy everything the V3 has to offer

Measure from the base of the wrist to the tip of the middle finger.

This model ‘runs large’. The fit is therefore ‘loose’.

18–20 cm: M
A hand measuring 19.5 cm will fit perfectly in size M.
20–21 cm: L
22–23 cm: XL