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Marozzo Sidesword: The Bolognese Grace
The Marozzo Sidesword for Bolognese Fencing captures the essence and elegance of the Renaissance Spada da Lato Italiana. Named after Maestro Achille Marozzo Bolognese, it combines the design of 16th century museum artifacts and the models illustrated in his Opera Nova chiamata Duello (1536) which, along with Maestro Antonio Manciolino work, define the fundamentals of Bolognese fencing style.
You must never attack without defending, nor defend without attacking, and if you do this you shall not fail. – Maestro Achille Marozzo
Whether you’re cutting with precision or controlling the crossing of blades, the Marozzo Sidesword adapts to your fencing style with historically faithful proportions, a responsive feel, and versatile protection options—thanks to the presence or absence of the knuckle bow.
Our latest redesign focuses on a full revamp of the crossguard – from the concave port to the fishtail ends – adding elegance and balance, advancing our universal Modular Sword System™ goal. The guard is heat-treated and it includes now a knuckle-bow to suit all HEMA gloves. Depending on the size of your hands or the type of glove, you can choose to have the Marozzo with or without the knuckle-bow. Additionally, resting your finger on the quillon block is exceptionally comfortable, and the squared blocks on the finger rings add a touch of elegance.
FEATURES:
- Light and responsive: Around 1.1 kilograms, ideal for Bolognese fencing techniques.
- Heat-treated crossguard and blade: Ensures resilience and longevity.
- Two pommel styles: Choose the fig for thrusting or the disc for stronger cuts.
- Diamond wide blade: Offers superior control in binding and fluid cutting motion.
- With or without knuckle bow: Your hand and wrist remain comfortable, regardless of glove type.
- Comfortable ricasso: Rounded ricasso enhances grip comfort.
- Blunt edges, high flexibility and thickened tip: Prioritizes safety in HEMA training and competition.
- Historical design: Modeled after period artifacts and swords depicted in Marozzo’s Opera Nova.
Elevate your historical fencing practice with the Marozzo Sidesword, a refined and reliable choice for those who want to perfect their skills in the Bolognese school—whether wielding a buckler, targa, parrying dagger, cape, or a case of swords.
