YHF Economy Smallsword Hilt (Gen2) - Batch 2 PreOrder

7 Pcs remaining in Batch 2 - Production timeline is 3-4 weeks, Estimated ship date is Mid/late August
Components:

• 1x 25mm Ball Pommel Mk.II (304 Stainless Steel)
• 1x Grip Mk.II (Urethane Resin + Brass Insert)
• 1x Ricasso Block Mk.II (Urethane + 304 Stainless Steel)
• 1x Knucklebow Mk.II (304 Stainless Steel)
• 1x Bilobated Shell Guard Mk.I (304 Stainless Steel)

Total Weight: 240g (Varies slightly based on grip design)

! BLADE NOT INCLUDED !

The YHF Economy Smallsword hilt is designed specifically to fit the gap between plain MOF hardware, and more expensive historical replicas to provide a functional, semi-historical profile for HEMA clubs or practitioners that wish to explore smallsword fencing.

We offer three different grip designs, and both the Ricasso and grip components are available in a number of standard colors:

• Black
• Grey
• Blue
• Navy Blue
• Red
• Yellow
• Green
• Orange
• Ivory
• Teal
• Purple
• we can attempt to accommodate custom color choices if you have something in mind, just reach out to us first.

On Checkout - leave a note as to the color you want

Hardware is made to fit Typical Olympic fencing Epee blades with a 5.5" (140mm) tang. We have tested and highly recommend these hilt components with the popular Blue Gauntlet BG and SG series practice blades, available separately here:

https://www.blue-gauntlet.com/Epee-Blades--Practice_c_230.html?srsltid=AfmBOooTvgzzw6Dk1xYfTgy6x13PPdjSsTIriN4St72a3dc_3LuSHmWh

Blue Gauntlet will cut the tang to length for you if you ask, though additional fitting will likely be required.

! IMPORTANT NOTE !
There is wide variability in production Epee blades. About 1/3 of the blades we have tested have a square tang which is NOT the standard 6x6mm cross section. Our recommendation is to use a mill file to remove any taper or excess material. Blades are disposable commodities - fitting the blade to the hardware is more feasible than fitting the hardware to the blade. This is a DIY hilt set, not a finished sword

Finished and Assembled in Ohio, USA by Youngstown Historical Fencing.

Parts and Materials Sourcing Transparency:

• Stainless steel tube and ball sourced internationally
• 304 Stainless material sourced from US/Global suppliers, Laser Cutting by SendCutSend in the USA, processed and finished in Ohio, USA
• Urethane resin produced by Smooth-On in the USA - sculpted, cast, and finish in Ohio, USA
• Brass threaded insert Made in the USA.

Note: Urethane resin is hard, tough and impact resistant (we have literally hit them with hammers to test this!) but like all plastics, can soften slightly and deform if left in a very hot environment for long periods of time. We highly recommend that you decompress (i.e. loosen the pommel and grip sections slightly) your assembled sword if you plan on leaving it in a hot car all day, and let it cool before tightening it back up - this will preserve the integrity of the components long term.