Swords & Shields — Gear Guide

Age-appropriate soft swords, sabers, and shields for Youth Soft Sword.

Recommended items

  • Youth Soft Sword: Sword 80cm for Ages 12–13 — One-handed sword for 12–13 year olds. Weight: 450g, Full length: 80cm, Blade: 67cm.
  • Youth Soft Sword: Hand Guarded Saber (Ages 12–13) — Standard hand guarded saber for 12–13 year olds. Weight: 1.0lb, Blade: 26″, Total: 31.3″.
  • Youth Soft Sword: Sword 90cm / 2′ 11″ (Ages 14–17) — One-handed sword for 14–17 year olds. Weight: 0.750kg / 1.65 lbs.
  • Youth Soft Sword: Soft Saber 95cm (Ages 14–17) — Saber for 14–17 year olds. Length: 95cm / 2′ 21″, Weight: 0.750kg / 1.65 lbs.
  • Youth Soft Sword: Hand Guarded Saber (Ages 14–17) — For 14–17 year olds. Weight: 1.2lb, Blade: 30.7″, Total: 37″.
  • Youth Soft Sword: Heraldic Shield (Heater Shield) — For all youth ages 11+. Order the 5cm thick version (not the 3cm).
  • BladeFit Games: Sword 80cm for Ages 12–13 — One-handed sword for 12–13 year olds. Weight: 450g, Full length: 80cm, Blade: 67cm.
  • BladeFit Games: Hand Guarded Saber (Ages 12–13) — Standard hand guarded saber for 12–13 year olds. Weight: 1.0lb, Blade: 26″, Total: 31.3″.
  • BladeFit Games: Sword 90cm / 2′ 11″ (Ages 14–17) — One-handed sword for 14–17 year olds. Weight: 0.750kg / 1.65 lbs.
  • BladeFit Games: Soft Saber 95cm (Ages 14–17) — Saber for 14–17 year olds. Length: 95cm / 2′ 21″, Weight: 0.750kg / 1.65 lbs.
  • BladeFit Games: Hand Guarded Saber (Ages 14–17) — For 14–17 year olds. Weight: 1.2lb, Blade: 30.7″, Total: 37″.
  • BladeFit Games: Heraldic Shield (Heater Shield) — For all youth ages 11+. Order the 5cm thick version (not the 3cm).

Classes that use this gear

Contact and location

  • BladeFit Academy, 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684
  • Phone: (360) 207-0252
  • Email: lisa@bladefitacademy.com
  • Some youth classes meet outdoors at Leroy Haagen Memorial Park, Vancouver, WA

About BladeFit Academy

BladeFit Academy teaches Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), swordsmanship, movement, and fitness to youth and adults in Vancouver, Washington.

BladeFit Academy, 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684. (360) 207-0252. lisa@bladefitacademy.com.

Content last updated 2026-07-30.