About us

SIGI Forge—or simply SIGI, as we call it—was founded in 2018. It was the culmination of dreams, a project driven by passion. Its founders had been involved in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) for many years and decided to pursue it even further.

From the very beginning, our goal was simple: to produce high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and reliable gear. The initial R&D phase took nearly a year, involving extensive design, testing, setbacks, and repeated refinement. But we never gave up—we pursued our dream. Full production began in April 2019, and since then, we have continuously expanded our product line to meet the needs and demands of fellow fencers. More than that, SIGI has been at the forefront of many product-driven changes in the international HEMA scene.

SIGI operates near Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Our entire production is based here, and we take pride in labeling our products as Made in Slovakia/EU. Our greatest strength is our amazing team—and we are all very proud of it. Once you become SIGI, it’s hard to let go. It’s not just fencing or swords; SIGI is a lifestyle.