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2 new SPES jackets, finally 800N Light

July 12, 2021July 15, 2021 B. Krustev

Perhaps the standard in HEMA right now, SPES have always been fast at offering new products, but a bit slow on updating or upgrading their classics. Now we have a surprise – two of their most popular jackets, in 800N … Continue reading 2 new SPES jackets, finally 800N Light

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Model names in HEMA gear are nonsense

January 24, 2019March 15, 2019 B. Krustev

This is not a critique on HEMA manufacturers and their choices for how they name the products in the catalogues. Instead, it is a warning for new HEMA people for when they start shopping and some of the confusion that … Continue reading Model names in HEMA gear are nonsense

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