1815 French Officer’s Saber – Universal Swords
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 38 5/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 7.1 oz
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- French
- Era
- 19th Century
Overview
1815 French Officer's Saber - Universal Swords
This Napoleonic French Officers Saber has a blade forged from 1055 high carbon steel and it is mounted into a hilt of ornately cast brass with an inset leather washer to cushion the top of the guard from impact and scratching against the scabbard. The blade has a long, weight-reducing fuller and a stout reinforcing spine. The wooden grip is overlaid in black leather and bound with twisted brass wire.
The saber has a companion scabbard crafted from steel with a pair of steel hanging rings.
Unlike the rank-and-file of the Grande Arm, the officers were allowed to purchase their own swords and, predictably, most took the opportunity to commission beautiful and ornate sabers to distinguish themselves from the men under their command. This sword is based on a surviving example of one of these elegant and capable sabers.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- French
- Era
- 19th Century
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 38 5/8''
- Blade Length
- 33''
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 7.1 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 7 3/8''
- Thickness
- 7.4 mm - 4 mm
- Width
- 30.1 mm
- Grip Length
- 4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Saber
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is this saber made of, and how durable is the blade? Common Question
The blade is forged from 1060-1065 high carbon steel, a tough, shock-resistant alloy commonly used in battle-ready blades. Combined with the long fuller and reinforced spine, it's built to handle hard use without excessive flex or chipping.
Q Is the edge sharp, and what is this saber good for? Common Question
This saber ships with an unsharpened edge, so it's not set up for cutting work out of the box. It's well suited to display, historical collecting, and handling or drilling where a live edge isn't needed, and the battle-ready build means it can take that kind of handling without issue. It can be sharpened with our add-on sharpening service and made ready for cutting use.
Q How is the blade balanced, and what does that mean for handling? Common Question
The point of balance sits 7 3/8'' out from the guard, which keeps the weight manageable for a 33'' curved blade. That balance point suits the saber's cut-and-thrust cavalry heritage, giving it a lively feel in the hand rather than a blade-heavy one.
Q What is the grip and guard made of? Common Question
The grip has a wooden core wrapped in black leather, bound with twisted brass wire for a secure hold. The guard is cast brass in an ornate basket style with scrollwork and an engraved oval langet, matching the decorative look officers of the period commissioned for their personal sabers.
Q Does it come with a scabbard, and how should I store the sword long-term? Common Question
Yes, it comes with a matching steel scabbard fitted with two hanging rings for belt or baldric wear. For long-term storage, keep the blade out of the scabbard and lightly oiled, since the interior of any scabbard traps moisture and can promote rust over time.
Q How do I maintain the blade to keep it from rusting? Common Question
Wipe the blade down after handling, apply a light coat of oil to the steel, and store it in a dry place out of its scabbard. The polished high carbon steel finish will hold up well with basic, regular care.
Q Where is this sword made? Common Question
This saber is made in India.
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.
Often paired together
Looks good, Too heavy The saber itself looks great, the scabbard not so much. It is incredibly heavy for a saber and would be impractical.