A Fine Weapon
This weapon is a fairly accurate replica of the M1840 Cavalry Saber issued to the Dragoons of the Mexican War era. This was known as “Old Wristbreaker” because the originals weighed up to six or more pounds, but was developed in response to complaints about the Army’s previously issued saber, which was too flimsy for the demands of combat of the era.
This is my favorite sword by Cold Steel, bar none, and I own a few. It is a sturdy weapon. I bought this back in 2009, and I have practiced with it often. It has yet to loosen any fittings, even during live cutting. My *only* complaint with this blade is that it required extensive sharpening, although I imagine this may have something to do with CS giving you the option to either put a continuous edge down it’s entire length, or to put a proper edge on it where only the upper half is sharpened with the first hand-span being as sharp as possible and the forte, or bottom half of the blade actually being dulled for parries.
This blade has some heft - unexpected in a saber, just like it’s inspiration. This sword could very easily remove limbs and smash bone. As durable and stout as it is, I would feel confident in placing my life behind it. This is often by my bedside as a no-joke home defense weapon, as most gunfights take place well within the reach of a sword. Just the sound of it sliding out of it’s all-steel scabbard is likely to deter a threat, much like racking the slide on a Mossberg. The scabbard looks and hefts like it too could dish out some punishment on it’s own. The hilt is rock-solid, with no slack. Over time, the wrap has seasoned and broken in with no shrinkage or unraveling, and the brass wire wrap provides a fairly secure grip.
If you want a serious combat saber, this is your tool. Look no farther than the CS Heavy Cavalry Saber.
From:
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Created on:
4/16/2012 10:02 PM
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