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Cold Steel 1796 Light Cavalry Saber – Leather Scabbard

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This saber was widely used by the British and their Prussian allies under General Blucher in the Battle of Waterloo. The blade was derived from the ferocious Indian Talwar and was reviled by the French who protested its use due to the horribly destructive wounds it inflicted. In fact, this saber was so successful as a cutting weapon, that the German Cavalry continued to use it right up to the beginning of the 20th century! Features a sharpened high carbon steel blade with steel hilt and a leather wrapped grip. Includes a matching leather scabbard with steel fittings.

Overall Length37 1/2''
Blade Length31 1/2''
Weight2 lb 3.6 oz
Width35 mm
Thickness7 mm - 2.9 mm
PommelNut
P.O.B.7 3/4''
Grip Length3 7/8''
Blade [1055 High Carbon Steel]
TypeSaber
ClassBattle Ready
ManufacturerCold Steel
Country of OriginIndia

Pattern 1796 British Light Cavalry Sabre Review and Test Cutting, Reproduction by Cold Steel

2 reviews for Cold Steel 1796 Light Cavalry Saber – Leather Scabbard

  1. Everett William Hammond (verified owner)

    Thank you for the sword it took a while to get here but it was well worth it. Its nice to hold but gets heavy after a while but I can get use to it. I love the sword 😍

  2. Keith Dalla Valle (verified owner)

    I have collected weaponry for almost 40 years, and this is one of the most impressive reproductions I have come across. Having handled original examples of this sabre, I was pleasantly surprised to find how light and lively this sword is, quite like an actual 1796 military issue. Less than 2 ounces heavier, it still retains the friskiness of the light calvary original, and the ounce and a half extra actually improves its ability as a chopper, without hindering its slashing capacity. The historical inaccuracies are minor (the pommel nut, the unriveted ears on the grip, ect) and they don’t detract from the functionality of the weapon at all. Quite the contrary, in fact. I rather prefer the wood and leather scabbard to the clumsy steel one as well. All and all, I am confident that this reproduction is one that Brigade Major John Gaspard Le Marchant would be proud to issue, and even to use himself. (Though the officers’ model was lighter still.)

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