Napoleonic Saber of Honor – Universal Swords
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$345.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 12 oz
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- French
- Era
- 19th Century
Overview
Napoleonic Saber of Honor - Universal Swords
This elaborately embellished saber is a reproduction of a fine historic example which was presented as an honorary award to Captain Blancard of the 11th Cavalry Regiment on behalf of the French Consulate. Though the original was a masterfully crafted sword that was a presentation gift, it had many hallmarks of having been used in conflict when later catalogued for auction in the late 20th century. The sword is a particularly beautiful example of a Napoleonic saber and was crafted with uniquely elegant styling which would have made it stand out even among other fine sabers of the period.
This replica has a tempered blade of 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel which bears the reproductions of the Klingenthal manufacturer's marks and signature on the spine, as well as armory proof marks and stampings on the base of the blade. The clamshell hilt is finely cast from brass and the grip is wrapped in leather and completed with inlaid braided brass wire. The sword is matched with a scabbard of polished brass which bears the reproduced inscription commemorating its bearer Cpt. Blancard.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- French
- Era
- 19th Century
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Blade Length
- 35 1/8"
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 12 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpenend
- P.O.B.
- 5 7/8"
- Thickness
- 6.8 mm - 4.4 mm
- Width
- 26.2 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 1/2"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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Napoleonic Saber of Honor | Kult of Athena Review
The Maker
Universal Swords
With origins going back to 1960, India’s Universal Swords has been making reproduction swords for decades. With an emphasis on military sabers, universal produces a number of designs not found elsewhere. As the official US distributor of Universal Swords, KOA will be expanding to stock their entire line over time.
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Strictly a wall hanger, display piece. Taper and balance is nothing like the historical sabers. The hilt is smaller than required. Can’t do moulinets as my knuckles get jammed out.
Interesting to look at.
David. You purchased as sword for 200 American dollars and you thought you were going to get a 1:1 full-contact ready replica of a Napoleonic saber? Ignorance of the caliber you’ve displayed can’t be taught, only birthed.
This is a beautifully light and pretty sword. It doesn’t feel as substantial or expensive-looking when held in hand, but it is a under $250 decor first piece with enough capabilities for swordplay fun, even without fixing any tapering preferences, because it has a narrow blade, which makes it feel light in hand. At least to me, it doesn’t feel unreasonably heavy despite the sore lack of distal taper and weighting closer to 3 lbs.
I’m delighted with the basket hilt, the sway of the light curvature, and the feeling of drawing and sheating the blade. Of course I will overhaul the blade later, but out of box, this strikes a nice balance between pure costume piece and a decent cutter/plaything. Recommended if just the dazzking looks charms you. A delightful piece.
By thecway, being a bully is disgusting and shows a disrinct lack of compassion, understanding, respect for differences AND the diginity of us humans in general. SMH at KoA for tolerating hate.