IN MOTU Old School Practice Saber M2 – Lightweight & Historically Oriented

The original approach: realistic, safe training sabers

✔ Lighter, narrower blade for controlled fencing
✔ Dynamics similar to historical training sabers of the 19th-20th centuries.
✔ Modular system – individually configurable

In a nutshell

The Old School Practice Sabre M2 is the consistent implementation of our basic idea:

a training weapon based on historical training sabers and at the same time safe, controllable and useful in modern HEMA.

⚔️ The idea behind the M2

Historical training sabers were usually:

• relatively easy
• easy to control
• Designed for clean fencing dynamics

The M2 takes exactly this approach:

👉 no artificially increased weight
👉 but a weapon that can be used realistically, efficiently and in a controlled manner

⚙️ Construction & Dynamics

The saber is based on a light saber blade:

• Trapezoidal cross-section in blade thickness (good parrying ability)
• Rectangular shape (for high flexibility) 
• tapered towards the tip
• Flex according to FIE specification

👉 The blade is flexible in the front third, but remains stable and controllable in the lower area. 

The result:

• secure stitch dynamics
• precise cuts
• controllable behavior in combat

🛡️ Safety & Usability

The M2 was designed to be:

• which can also be used safely in free combat
• controlled hits enable
• usable with a comparatively moderate level of protection

👉 A training weapon with which one can can fence with genuine intention, without creating unnecessary harshness

⚖️ M2 or M1?

M2 (this model)

• easier
• more agile
• closer to historical training sabers

👉 Ideal for:

• technical fencing
• controlled sparring
• historically oriented approach

M1 (Alternative)

• heavier
• more mass
• Specifically designed for fencers who prefer or require a higher weight.

👉 e.g. for:

• Tournament requirements
• personal preference

🛠️ Modular system

The saber is fully configurable:

Blade shape

• straight
• curved (inspired by historical models)

Bell jar

• light → better mobility
• heavier → more stability

Handle

• various handle options
• optional with additional weight

👉 Handles and knobs are compatible between M1 and M2 and can be used across models.

👉 Due to the wider M1 blade, current M1 bells have a larger blade opening. Therefore, bells and blades from M1 and M2 are not interchangeable without modifications.

👉 Within each model, all components remain interchangeable and combinable.

⚙️ Technical data

• Total length: approx. 105 cm ()
• Blade length: approx. 88 cm ()
• Weight: approx. 500–686 g (depending on configuration) ()
• Balance: approx. 4–7 cm ()
• Flex: FIE specification
• With heavy bell:
  • With handle 3 (with inserted lead weight 685g, without lead weight 630g)
  • With remaining handles approx. 610-630g
  • POB: approx. 4-5cm
• With a light bell:
  • With handle 3 (with inserted lead weight 585g, without lead weight 530g)
  • With remaining handles approx. 510-530g
  • POB: approx. 6-7cm

🧠 Development

The Old School Saber M2 was specially developed for HEMA with a focus on:

• meaningful fencing dynamics
• safe use
• practical use

👉 Not a reenactment or decorative object, but a functional training tool

🛡️ Safety Notice

• Use only with appropriate protective equipment
• Regular inspection of the blade and components is recommended.

👉 Safety always depends on correct application.

📦 Delivery

• Items in stock: approx. 7–14 working days
• Unavailable variants: correspondingly longer delivery time (up to 16 weeks)

👉 depending on configuration and availability