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Errant Sidesword: The Courtly Wanderer
The Errant Sidesword draws the name from the knight-errant, a romanticized figure evolving through literature and culture to reflect shifting societal values. In 16th century, works like Cervantes’ Don Quixote began to parody traditional chivalric ideals, casting light on the contrasts between noble aspirations and the harsh realities of a changing world. Cervantes’ work satirized the romanticized notion of knight-errantry, portraying the protagonist’s efforts as delusional and outdated—a symbol of holding onto ideals in a world that had moved on.
The Errant Sidesword is based on mid-to-end 16th century transitional sideswords and rapiers, renowned for their intricate hilts and elegantly curved quillons, offering superior hand protection through its upper and lower ports, complemented by a three-branch counterguard.
The latest redesign introduces a fully reimagined crossguard with elegantly wide and concave ports, fishtail quillon tips, and a sculpted three-branch counterguard—combining finesse with structural protection. Now part of the “Modular Sword System™”, the heat-treated guard includes a knuckle bow for hand protection and fluid handling. Finger placement is natural and secure thanks to the smooth and comfortable quillon block, while the squared ring terminals echo period design cues. Available with blades of 95, 98, or 107 cm to suit your fencing preference.
FEATURES:
- Agile and versatile: Around 1.25 kilograms, it adapts perfectly to Renaissance fencing techniques.
- Heat-treated crossguard and blade: Ensures resilience and longevity.
- Two pommel styles: Choose from two options combining fig or oval pommel.
- Diamond wide blade: Offers superior control in binding and fluid thrusting motion.
- Comfortable ricasso: Rounded ricasso enhances grip comfort.
- Blunt edges, high flexibility and thickened tip: Prioritizes safety in HEMA training and competition.
- Historical design with modern upgrades: Inspired by complex hilt originals and training. swords from the second half of the 16th century, designed specifically for Historical European Martial Arts and Historical Fencing.
The Errant sidesword embodies this blend of idealism and modern practicality, crafted for seamless integration with various companion tools—whether wielding a buckler, targa, parrying dagger, or a case of swords.
