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Spadoncino Greatsword: Embellish your play!
The Spadoncino Greatsword is inspired by 16th-century two-handed swords as documented in Achille Marozzo’s combat treatise, Opera Nova (1536). With a total length of 150 cm and a weight of 1800 grams, the Spadoncino presents the adequate dynamics to seamlessly adapt Marozzo’s teachings to modern practice, enabling immediate response to an opponent’s attack— a fundamental principle in the master’s work.
Central to Marozzo’s teachings are the Assalti—a series of structured sequences designed to master the two-handed sword both in solo and paired exercises, similarly to “kata” in Eastern Martial Arts. Marozzo’s Assalti include two “pure” forms and a third integrating strette di mezza spada—techniques executed from crossed swords.
The Spadoncino Greatsword faithfully respects historical proportions and, while blunt, preserves parameters closely aligned with those of museum greatswords. Its diamond blade provides excellent binding potential and controlled flex, while the fuller extending from the ricasso reduces weight and offers a comfortable thumb placement. The addition of the distinctive parrying lugs and a thick ricasso ensures enhanced hand protection and precise control, perfectly suited for Marozzo’s teachings.
FEATURES:
- Perfectly proportioned and agile: Weighing close to museum greatswords, the Spadoncino allows for swift handling and authoritative strikes.
- Heat-treated crossguard and blade: Ensures longevity and resilience.
- Parrying lugs and comfortable ricasso: Provide hand protection and a secure grip for advanced techniques.
- Blunt edges, proper flexibility and thickened tip: Prioritizes safety in HEMA training and competition.
- Thickened Tip: Ensures safety during sparring and tournament use.
- Historical design with modern upgrades: Inspired by 16th-century European Greatswords and Marozzo’s combat illustrations, designed specifically for Martial Arts and Historical Fencing.
The Spadoncino captures the elegance and practicality of Renaissance two-handed swords and is ideal for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), historical fencing, stage fencing, and film productions. With its refined craftsmanship and ergonomic design, it celebrates Italian Renaissance martial tradition, offering fencers a versatile and elegant tool for mastering two-handed sword techniques.
