Buckler Shield
Defensive / Impact weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginEurope (Middle Ages / Renaissance (12th-16th C.))
Wield TypeSingle-handed (fist grip)
MaterialForged iron sheet with central boss
Length20 - 40 cm (průměr) cm
Weight0.8 - 1.5 kg kg
History
Small fist shield held by a central handle behind the boss. The world oldest surviving fencing manuscript (MS I.33, c. 1300) details a complete system of sword and buckler combat.
About
Used actively to bind the opponent sword blade at its hilt, shield the sword hand, and strike directly with the metal boss to the face in close quarters.