| Cold Steel 1860 U.S. Heavy Cavalry Sabre - 88HCS |
88HCS - 1860 U.S. Heavy Cavalry Sabre
At the outbreak of the American Civil War, there were two types of sabers
issued to the Federal Cavalry: “light” and “heavy”. The light version was
popular, but the heavy model, dubbed the “Old Wrist Breaker” was the
one worth owning, as it was a superior weapon. Its 36" blade offered big
reach advantages over most sabers, and its substantial weight gave it the
leverage to easily crush bones and sever limbs or even a head with a
single blow. The brass guard had three bars to protect the hand and the
grip was wire bound leather and capped with a sturdy pommel. In its
double ringed, steel scabbard, it could be easily attached to a saddle or
to a belt. After examining and handling a number of original 1860 Heavy
Cavalry Sabers, we decided to make our own reproduction with a few
improvements. Our blade is made from 1050 high carbon steel with a
hard spring temper and will pass the British Proof Test.
Specifications:
Overall: 41 1/2"
Blade: 36"
Thick: 1/3"
Weight: 42.9oz.
Steel: 1050 High Carbon
At the outbreak of the American Civil War, there were two types of sabers
issued to the Federal Cavalry: “light” and “heavy”. The light version was
popular, but the heavy model, dubbed the “Old Wrist Breaker” was the
one worth owning, as it was a superior weapon. Its 36" blade offered big
reach advantages over most sabers, and its substantial weight gave it the
leverage to easily crush bones and sever limbs or even a head with a
single blow. The brass guard had three bars to protect the hand and the
grip was wire bound leather and capped with a sturdy pommel. In its
double ringed, steel scabbard, it could be easily attached to a saddle or
to a belt. After examining and handling a number of original 1860 Heavy
Cavalry Sabers, we decided to make our own reproduction with a few
improvements. Our blade is made from 1050 high carbon steel with a
hard spring temper and will pass the British Proof Test.
Specifications:
Overall: 41 1/2"
Blade: 36"
Thick: 1/3"
Weight: 42.9oz.
Steel: 1050 High Carbon
Our Price $370.00 |