If you are a fencer counting on your reliable buckler to fool the opponent into a trap or deflect all their sword’s blows before delivering your own, this fluted buckler is precisely what you need. This buckler shield is HANDCRAFTED from tough 16 gauge MILD STEEL, strengthened by elegant Gothic Fluting and comes with a metal handle, reinforced with shock-absorbing GENUINE WOOD. Its diameter is approx. 12 inches (30.4 cm). This is a fully functional fluted buckler that can be used for historical re-enactments and décor as well.