crossed swords

Name

crossed swords

Legal name

Crossed Swords Fencing Equipment

Website

https://crossedswords.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of fencing equipment including blades, weapons, clothing, masks, and accessories to consumers and clubs in Canada and internationally. The store features multiple product categories with varying price points from consumables to high-end FIE-certified equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Crossed Swords is a Canadian online retailer selling fencing equipment and gear directly to consumers via its BigCommerce-powered e-commerce storefront. The product range spans blades, complete weapons, body cords, grips, uniforms, masks, gloves, shoes, scoring systems, and specialized equipment for foil, epee, and sabre disciplines, plus HEMA and wheelchair fencing lines. Products from leading international brands such as PBT, Allstar, Leon Paul, Favero, and QP Sport are offered at varied price points from entry-level to FIE-certified competition grade.

Product overview

Crossed Swords Fencing Equipment is a Canadian fencing equipment e-commerce retailer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba operating on the BigCommerce platform. The store offers a comprehensive portfolio of fencing equipment across three weapon disciplines (foil, epee, and sabre), with products spanning blades, complete weapons, body cords, grips, uniforms, masks, gloves, shoes, and specialized gear. Key brands include PBT (Hungary), Allstar (Germany), and Leon Paul (UK). The product lineup includes FIE-certified competition equipment at 800N and 1600N protection levels, recreational 350N gear, HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) equipment, wheelchair fencing gear, and child-sized equipment. The store also provides customization services for name and country printing, weapon configuration tools, and services like blade rewiring. Competition-focused offerings include scoring systems, wireless connectivity, and tournament-grade reels. Pricing is in Canadian dollars with fixed shipping for Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fencing Blades Replacement and competition-grade blades for foil, epee, and sabre fencing, including FIE-certified maraging blades, pre-wired and unwired options, and various brands (PBT, Allstar, Leon Paul, UNIC, BF Blades, STM Blades). Sold to competitive and recreational fencers in Canada.
• Fencing Weapons (Complete) Complete ready-to-use fencing weapons for foil, epee, and sabre, available with French, Orthopaedic, and pistol grip styles, and in electric or manual configurations. Sold to fencers and clubs seeking assembled weapons.
• Body Cords Body wires and connectors for foil, epee, and sabre with 2-pin and 3-pin connectors, FIE-compliant clear-end body cords, and replacement parts. Sold to electric-fencing competitors.
• Weapon Parts Replacement parts for fencing weapons including points, springs, screws, guard sockets, pommels, locknuts, wires, and testing equipment from brands like PBT, Allstar, and Leon Paul. Sold to fencers performing their own weapon maintenance.
• Fencing Grips Weapon grips including French, pistol, Belgian K-type, N-type, A-type, Visconti, and sabre grips from PBT, Allstar, and Leon Paul. Sold to fencers customising or replacing their weapon handles.
• Fencing Uniforms and Clothing Fencing jackets, pants, and uniforms in 350N (Level 1) and 800N FIE (Level 2) ratings, including Superlight and Stretchfit lines for men, women, and children. Sold to fencers needing protection-rated uniforms.
• Fencing Masks Protective fencing masks for foil, epee, and sabre in 350N and 1600N FIE-certified versions, including Leon Paul's X-Change mask system with replaceable bibs. Sold to fencers and clubs.
• Fencing Gloves Protective fencing gloves including basic, anti-slip, padded, and FIE 800N certified gloves for foil, epee, and sabre, plus sabre manchettes. Sold to fencers needing hand and forearm protection.
• Fencing Shoes and Socks Specialized fencing footwear including Silverstar and Fencera shoe lines, plus protective fencing socks in various materials. Sold to fencers needing specialized footwear.
• Under-Plastrons Protective under-armour worn under fencing uniforms, available in 350N and 800N FIE-certified versions including Balaton and Superlight lines. Sold to fencers needing required under-jacket protection.
• Electric Lamé Vests Electric scoring vests for foil and sabre in washable INOX and White INOX materials, sized for men, women, and children. Sold to electric-foil and sabre competitors.
• Competition Gear (Scoring Systems) Competition-level equipment including scoring systems, wireless connectivity options (e.g., Calibur wireless strip bundle), reels, and test equipment for tournament use. Sold to clubs and competitive fencers hosting sanctioned events.
• HEMA Gear Historical European Martial Arts equipment including training swords (FEDER), protective clothing, masks, gloves, and instructional books and DVDs. Sold to HEMA practitioners and historical fencing clubs.
• Wheelchair Fencing Gear Specialized equipment and gear adapted for wheelchair fencing competitors. Sold to para-fencing athletes and adaptive fencing programmes.
• Child Size Gear Full range of youth-sized fencing equipment including blades, weapons, clothing, electric jackets, and bags sized for children. Sold to parents of youth fencers and youth fencing programmes.
• Name and Country Printing Custom name and country printing service for jackets, lamés, and masks for identification during competitions. Sold as an add-on service to competitive fencers.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PBT Fencing (Hungary)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor supplier of fencing equipment including blades, weapons, clothing, and accessories. Crossed Swords distributes PBT products in Canada. PBT is a leading Hungarian fencing equipment manufacturer.
• Leon Paul (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based fencing equipment manufacturer known for high-quality masks, blades, and protective gear. Crossed Swords is an authorized distributor of Leon Paul products in Canada.
• Allstar International (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman fencing equipment manufacturer producing masks, gloves, and training gear. Crossed Swords distributes Allstar products in the Canadian market.
• Favero Electronic Design (Italy)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of electronic fencing scoring systems and equipment. Crossed Swords distributes Favero products in Canada.
• QP Sport (New Zealand)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Zealand manufacturer of fencing chest protectors and MasterGuard products. Crossed Swords distributes QPSport products in Canada.
• Canadian Fencing FederationminorOthersNational governing body for fencing in Canada. Crossed Swords provides equipment and support for Canadian fencing programs.
• International Fencing Federation (FIE)minorOthersWorld governing body for fencing. Crossed Swords stocks FIE-approved equipment meeting international competition standards.
• UNIC (Italy)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of fencing blades and equipment. Crossed Swords distributes UNIC products including HF Epee blades for historical fencing.
• STM BladesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlade manufacturer whose products are distributed through Crossed Swords for foil, epee, and sabre fencing.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Absolute Fencing Gear: Well-established US-based e-commerce retailer specializing in fencing equipment across all three weapons and competitive levels. Closest comparable peer: similar direct-to-consumer model, overlapping brand portfolio (PBT, Allstar, Leon Paul), and similar customer base of competitive and recreational fencers.
• Discount Fencing USA: US-based online fencing equipment retailer offering competitive pricing on equipment across foil, epee, and sabre. Comparable as a direct-to-consumer niche sporting goods e-commerce specialist with a similar product breadth and customer demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Leon Paul: UK-based fencing equipment manufacturer with a major direct-to-consumer retail operation. Comparable as both a Crossed Swords supplier and a competing direct sales channel; offers overlapping premium equipment and serves similar end customers globally.
• PBT Fencing: Hungarian fencing equipment manufacturer and one of Crossed Swords' primary brands; also sells direct internationally. Comparable as a manufacturer-retailer hybrid with overlapping product categories and the same end-customer base in foil, epee, and sabre.
• Allstar International (Allstar Fencing): German fencing equipment manufacturer of masks, body cords, gloves, and competition gear. Comparable as a Crossed Swords supplier that also operates direct retail channels in European markets, with overlapping product lines across all three fencing disciplines.
• Sport Chek: Canada's largest sporting goods retailer with limited fencing-specific inventory but significant brand and scale. Comparable as a competing Canadian sporting goods destination; while not fencing-specialized, it represents the broad incumbent alternative for entry-level customers.
• Canadian Tire: Iconic Canadian mass-market retailer carrying a small selection of fencing and combat sports equipment. Comparable as a broad-line sporting goods incumbent serving Canadian consumers; competes for entry-level and recreational fencing purchases rather than the competitive segment.
• UNIC Fencing: Italian fencing blade and equipment manufacturer whose products Crossed Swords distributes, including HF Epee blades for historical fencing. Comparable as a manufacturer with overlapping product lines and growing direct international reach.

Emerging players

• Favero Electronic Design: Italian manufacturer of electronic fencing scoring systems, including the Calibur wireless strip sold by Crossed Swords. Comparable as a niche fencing electronics specialist with growing direct retail reach; overlapping in competition-grade equipment.
• QP Sport: New Zealand-based manufacturer of fencing chest protectors and MasterGuard products distributed by Crossed Swords. Comparable as a specialty equipment maker with overlapping customer base in competitive fencing, also exploring direct sales channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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