Updated June 2026 This is a guide to what equipment you 'need' to get into HEMA, and the costs. I have tried to include links to as many retailers and manufacturers of equipment as I can, giving options for UK, EU and USA (and some elsewhere). Much of the guidance in this blog post is broadly applicable, but do check local competition rules, and with your club. Perhaps controversially, I have tried to set out what the current consensus is on steel swords. This is to help beg