Cold Steel 88ECS 1908 British Cavalry Saber

Cold Steel 88ECS 1908 British Cavalry Saber

"What makes the ideal cavalry saber? In the charge you need a narrow stiff blade with a sharp point to impale your enemies. In the melee on an immobile horse you need a wide curved semi flexible blade for cutting and slashing.

The British pondered this dilemma and in 1908 settled on a saber that favored the thrust. It had a narrow 35"" long blade a thick cross section and a sharp point.

To protect the hand wrist and forearm it had a superb bowl shaped guard and a grip that automatically brought the point ""in line"" for the perfect thrust. It was easy to carry too as its scabbard had two rings for suspending it from the saddle or attaching it to a belt or baldric.

It's modeled on the original lines with just a marginally lighter gauge steel on the bowl guard (improving balance and handling) and a more durable black plastic grip. In tests this saber has proven ideal for ground combat (it can be fenced like a rapier) as well as in the saddle and can deliver a frightfully effective cut as well as a lethal thrust.

Specifications:

- Blade Length: 35""
- Overall Length: 42""
- Steel: 1055 Carbon
- Weight: 40.7 oz
- Handle: 7""
- Scabbard: Steel Scabbard" }