Singlestick Equipment

Basket C - Leather    

      Hickory Set and Rattan Set pictured - order as package below.

Singlestick: Used as a training weapon for the sabre/backsword in the 19th and 20th century.  Also as a sport, with one set of rules in Scotland being where one arm is tied down and requiring blood to be drawn from an opponents head. 

Backet C - hick cuir bouilli (wax hardened) leather make this a tough hilt.  Simple design makes it a strong economical choice.  ***Important - baskets are pre-drilled with a 3/4 inch hole - if you are ordering a basket only, please let us know if you need us to drill another size hole for you.  This basket has been the standard for singlestick use for many years now.

Basket B - Handmade wicker. Thick interwoven strands makes this an amazingly strong hilt.  This is a perfectly historic design used in the 19th century.

Sticks :   The rattan is light and is will absorb impact.  These are typically used for more intense bouting and those wanting quicker blade work.  Hickory has a more sword-like feel to it.  Its impact grade hickory that will last a long time.  Hand oiled and sanded smooth the hickory is tapered from 1-1/8" to about 7/8" at the point.  All sticks include a cross pin to reinforce the basket.

Orders for 3/4 inch rattan will be have a tolerance of 1/4 inch plus or minus on the thickness.