Black Fencer Steel Gen Basket Hilt Broadsword - First Impressions 

I have been wanting a steel basket hilt for so bloody long! Can't wait for it to be put out for the public

Curious about this one how it will hold up in sparring and training. Locking forward to see some action, first impression is interesting, especially the broader blade.

Hi Nick, I have an NCO Highland Light Infantry basked hilted broadsword by Mole. Here some specs for you to compare your Black Fencer with if you're interested: blade length 32 1/2 inches and width 1.5 inches, overall length 101.5 cm, point of balance 7 cm, weight 1392 grams, basket width 13.7 cm and height without the pommel 15.5 cm. Thanks for another very interesting vid.

It looks awesome!

I got my armor class broadsword with hema blade a few months ago and, despite its great value and performance, I really want a broadsword with a broad blade! I guess this one is gonna stay on my list.

What I liked about it is that it could just as well represent a heavy cavalry/dragoon sword of the mid 18th century. This might as well be a sword used by the scots grey at Warburg in 1760.

Thanks Nick. Always good to hear about new options for broadswords in the UK. Sorry to go off topic but can I ask about the liner in your Armour Class?

What I'm mostly wondering is how it feel to get hit by one of those. I've encountered some broadswords that were just murder-sticks.

Very nice, wish they would get around to making a dusack model.

I tried the synthetic version of this sword and I must say i was very tired after practice. On the other hand when matched with sabers and lighter blades it pushed them out during thrusting and slashing exercises.

I am shopping for a well balanced highland broadsword the on you have seems to fit the bill, So when I do order one from (Dark Fencer or Black Fencer) did you say? What weight did you specify? Also what blade is that as well? I love it that's perfect. The broadswords I have I seriously doubt would stand up to fencing. One is a Windlass Steel Crafters steel Culloden with three fullers in it's blade. But the blade is not dulled or rounded on the tip as yours is. The other broadsword is a brass basket hilt with a very beat up backsword blade,(previous owner). Again not fencing ready. So just wanted the exact one you have should work out great! And for around $400 US.

Do you plan to spar with the Gou Rang/Chinese buckler? It seems like an interesting weapon.

You mention that the basket is quite wide/big. Just to get a better feeling of what you mean, is the basket bigger then the black fencer regimental synthetic baskethilt, if so how much would be the difference? (as I have that model at home)

Great review! Have you got an update?

Will there be an option to add a basket liner?

Will you review more of the new synthetics?

I see you had a rubber tip put on. Is that a modified purple heart rubber tip?

Hi it's been a year, are you planning to do a full-on review? : )

Hi, for the weight of the sword you first said in the video that the sword was 1,39 kg and later on you said 1,35 kg. is the sword 1,39 kg or 1,35 kg? And do you know if Black Fencer changed something to bring the weight down in their final product that is for sale in the store? In the store it says , 1,30 kg but not sure if that is the real weight after they changed the product to bring the weight down or they changed nothing and made the product as is while saying on the website it is 1,30 kg. 🤔

How long is the blade? Looks a tad bit short for a basket hilted sword but it might just be optical illusion

First like.

How about a hemispheric pommel?

Please, my sharp sabre is so incredibly front heavy