5-Ball Spadroon – Universal Swords
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 37''
- Weight
- 1 lb 12.8 oz
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- American
Overview
5-Ball Spadroon - Universal Swords
A popular sidearm of American, British and French naval officers from the latter 18th and early 19th centuries, the Spadroon was a light, fast blade capable of duel-ending thrusts against smallswords and it had just enough heft to hold against the heavier broadswords and sabers of the time. Though well-suited for thrusting, the Spadroon has a sharp cutting edge capable of delivering effective cuts. The Five-Ball is a reference to the five spheres in the knuckle guard.
American Spadroons, wielded by officers of fabled American frigates such as Constitution and Constellation would have wielded Five-Ball spadroons against those of their British counterparts, or even the scimitars of the Barbary Pirates.
This Five-Ball Spadroon has an unsharpened high carbon steel blade that has been tempered. The reproduction blade bears the makers signature of John Knubley, who was a sword cutler in Londons Charing Cross from 1785-1795. The hilt fixtures are of brass and the grip is faux ivory. It comes with a leather scabbard with brass accents and two suspension rings. A leather washer at the base of the blade protects the crossguard from banging into the brass throat of the scabbard.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- American
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 37''
- Blade Length
- 31''
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 1 lb 12.8 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 6 3/4''
- Thickness
- 8.1 mm - 5.1 mm
- Width
- 25.6 mm
- Grip Length
- 4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Spadroon
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q How does this spadroon handle? Common Question
It is light with a point of balance around 6 3/4 inches from the guard and a listed weight of 1 lb 12.8 oz, giving quick, controllable movement.
Q Is the blade sharpened? Common Question
It ships unsharpened.
Q What materials are used? Common Question
Tempered EN9 high carbon steel blade, brass hilt/fixtures, faux ivory grip, and a leather scabbard with brass accents.
Q What are the key dimensions? Common Question
Overall length 37 inches; blade length 31 inches; blade width 25.6 mm; thickness 8.1–5.1 mm; grip length 4 inches.
Q Does it include a scabbard? Common Question
Yes. A black leather scabbard with brass fittings and two suspension rings is included.
Q What is the historical style referenced? Common Question
A late 18th to early 19th-century naval officer spadroon featuring the characteristic five-ball knuckle guard; the blade bears a reproduction 'John Knubley' maker mark.
Q How is the hilt constructed? Common Question
Brass guard with five-ball knuckle bow, ribbed faux ivory grip, and a pommel secured by a nut; a leather washer sits at the blade base.
Q Is it suitable for reenactment or cutting? Common Question
Classed as battle-ready with an unsharpened edge—good for collection and reenactment; cutting use would require proper sharpening and user discretion.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Manufactured by Universal Swords in India.
Q How should I care for it? Common Question
Keep the blade clean and oiled, periodically polish brass fittings, and condition the leather scabbard; store dry and away from humidity.
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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