Saber - 1860 Heavy Cavalry
Saber - 1860 Heavy Cavalry
Manufacture ID: 88HCS
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.
The blade is made from 1050 High Carbon Steel with a hard spring temper and will pass the British Proof Test.
Specifications:
- Blade Length: 36"
- Overall Length: 41 1/2"
- Steel: 1055 Carbon
- Weight: 42.9 oz
- Handle: 5 1/2"
- Scabbard: Steel Scabbard
Warranty: Cold Steel stands behind their knives 100%. The fixed blade sheath knives have a five-year warranty to the original owner against defects in materials or workmanship. The folding knives are warranted for one year.
Manufacture ID: 88HCS
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.
The blade is made from 1050 High Carbon Steel with a hard spring temper and will pass the British Proof Test.
Specifications:
- Blade Length: 36"
- Overall Length: 41 1/2"
- Steel: 1055 Carbon
- Weight: 42.9 oz
- Handle: 5 1/2"
- Scabbard: Steel Scabbard
Warranty: Cold Steel stands behind their knives 100%. The fixed blade sheath knives have a five-year warranty to the original owner against defects in materials or workmanship. The folding knives are warranted for one year.
