{"product_id":"hercules-sabre-blade-standard","title":"Hercules - Sabre Blade - Standard","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .spec-section {\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .spec-title {\n    text-align: left;\n    margin: 0 0 10px 0;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n  .specs {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n    gap: 20px;\n    background: #f0f0f0;\n    padding: 20px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .specs {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 500px) {\n    .specs {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n  }\n \n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Hercules standard sabre blade is an excellent choice for beginner or intermediate fencers, or for use in clubs. Lightweight and well-balanced, it offers moderate resistance to bending, making it easy to handle and durable enough for the early stages of training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the most affordable blade in our range, allowing you to enjoy fencing while keeping your budget in check.Whether you're equipping a first-time fencer or looking for a spare blade for your first competitions, this is a low-risk, reliable option to support your journey toward excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"spec-title\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNon-FIE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e162 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e64.5 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBending Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.04 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexing point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-row\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2245\/4547\/files\/Flexibility_c0e950a8-7291-4d17-8329-77afc9b408bc.png?v=1753992109\" alt=\"Flexibility\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 150px;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2245\/4547\/files\/Curvature_9734db8e-48e5-4113-8ed2-11ec6257d240.png?v=1753992108\" alt=\"Curvature\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 150px;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2245\/4547\/files\/Balance_418aec9f-df59-49cb-9301-04ee5905f58b.png?v=1753992115\" alt=\"Balance\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 150px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"102\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"133\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"133\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Exact blade weight and measures may vary, as all the blades are handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"133\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA shorter blade will be lighter and better balanced, but a longer blade will provide better reach. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome clubs and provincial federations require shorter blades for different age groups. For club requirements, please ask your coach. For rules enforced in tournaments, you can refer to our article on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imexsport.ca\/pages\/rules-for-equipment\" title=\"Rules for Equipment\"\u003eRules for Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlades lengths are identified by a number between 0 and 5. The standard size for teenagers and adults is a size 5 blade. As a general rule of thumb, starting from the length of a standard size 5 blade, every time you go down one size, one inch is subtracted from the length of the blade. For example, a size 2 blade is approximately three inches shorter than a size 5 blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlades stiffness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome blades are available in different stiffness levels: soft, medium, and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Hard blades offer excellent precision and are ideal for strong actions, such as parries or beat attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Soft blades are less likely to break when bent and are well suited for fencers who use flick hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Medium blades provide a good balance between flexibility and precision, they are both responsive and durable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that each blade is unique, and stiffness can vary from one brand to another, even if the labelled category is the same. To help you, we have measured the precise stiffness of each blade in the \"Specifications\" section of the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven if a blade is described as durable, this does not guarantee it won’t break quickly. Some blades are better suited to specific fencing styles. If a blade doesn’t match your way of fencing, it may wear out or break more quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blade’s lifespan depends on many factors: frequency of use, intensity of training, fencer’s level, training conditions, and more. As a result, it is not possible to guarantee a precise lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, a combination of accidental factors can sometimes cause a blade to break very early, even after only a few uses. Unfortunately, there is no way to completely eliminate this risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation and maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are unsure of how to install this blade, please refer to your coach or club armorer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imexsport.ca\/blogs\/equipment-selection-and-care\/maintenance-of-fencing-weapons\" title=\"Maintenance of Fencing Weapons\"\u003eMaintenance of Fencing Weapons\u003c\/a\u003e post to learn more about how to properly care for your blades and weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imex Sport","offers":[{"title":"Size 5 (Standard)","offer_id":48399441789203,"sku":"HER-S21|5","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 2 (Youth)","offer_id":48399441756435,"sku":"HER-S21|2","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 0 (Youth)","offer_id":48399441723667,"sku":"HER-S21|0","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2245\/4547\/files\/HER-S21-1.jpg?v=1780518219","url":"https:\/\/imexsport.ca\/products\/hercules-sabre-blade-standard","provider":"Imex Sport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}