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Post by gator on Oct 21, 2010 1:08:16 GMT
I bid on a Cold Steel 1796 Light Calvary Sabre on eBay on kind of on a whim, and won the auction. It is the version with the leather sheath, and it went for $100, so I figure I can't get hurt too bad if I don't like it. Does anyone have one of these? What do you think of it?
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Oct 21, 2010 1:11:48 GMT
First, welcome to SBG, gator, and congrats on your win; that's about half the price that even KoA's asking. Anyways, here's a review on the 1796: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=232General consensus otherwise seems to be that it's a quality saber, but not 100% historically accurate (if that matters to you). |
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Post by gator on Oct 21, 2010 1:24:54 GMT
Thanks Vincent, that is an interesting review. I would have preferred the steel sheath, but I guess I can't complain.  |
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Oct 21, 2010 1:41:38 GMT
Well, you're free to send it my way, then, since I'd prefer the wood and leather sheath.  :lol: |
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Post by LittleJP on Oct 21, 2010 4:14:37 GMT
The steel sheath kills the edge.
And great price!
I'm trying to get one of the customm makers to grind one down to more historically accurate dimensions, it's going to cost me though.
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Post by Ceebs on Oct 21, 2010 5:02:19 GMT
I have the version with the leather scabbard. The suspension rings are solid and as for historical accuracy I believe some British Light Infantry officers carried their sabers in a black leather scabbard (sometimes the 1796 LC).
The saber itself, though not particularly accurate, is a good cutting blade with decent fittings and finish. You definately get what you pay for!
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Post by gator on Oct 29, 2010 1:30:07 GMT
I got the sword today. This thing is like a long skinny axe! I see why it had such a fearsome reputation. Compared to the few original 1796 sabres I have seen this one looks a bit lighter, so the real ones must have been really wicked.
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Post by MEversbergII on Oct 30, 2010 5:51:52 GMT
From what I gathered back when I was a regular at myArmoury, the originals were actually lighter.
M.
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Post by Ceebs on Nov 2, 2010 7:28:11 GMT
That was my impression as well. The CS version is overbuilt (relatively) compared to the original.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Nov 2, 2010 9:50:51 GMT
 Buried this in another post and don't remember where... The CS '96 is about 10 ounces heavier than a typical British '96. That's like 1/3d of the weight. Taking the real one in hand is quite a shock after using the Cold Steel. Pleasant one at that. It's a bloody machete all be it a beautifully balanced one.  |
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Post by gator on Nov 6, 2010 0:29:31 GMT
You gentlemen are correct, the CS is considerably heavier. But the originals look more efficient to my eye. The blade seems a bit wider and the increase in width at the end looks more pronounced than on the CS. I'd love to have a real one, but the CS is probably as close as I'll get.
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Post by LittleJP on Nov 6, 2010 0:34:08 GMT
If you had some cash, you can always send it to someone for them to reshape it.
The blade is large enough to accomadate grinding to the original dimensions.
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Post by gator on Nov 6, 2010 7:07:37 GMT
That sounds interesting, who dies that sort of work?
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Post by LittleJP on Nov 6, 2010 7:08:10 GMT
Right now, I'm getting mine done at Arms and Armor.
It's not cheap though.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Nov 6, 2010 21:21:55 GMT
Right now, I'm getting mine done at Arms and Armor.
It's not cheap though.
That's incredibly cool. Who put you on to asking C Johnson for a grind? That's brilliant.
Don't mind sharing what the quote was for the service? Given that a decent old '96 you probably wouldn't dare cut with costs around $1K, this is a very attractive option you can actually play with...
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Post by LittleJP on Nov 6, 2010 21:27:57 GMT
I was basically contacting anyone who I knew did custom work.
It's about $600, including the price of the sword.
So the grind costs about 300 dollars?
I'm quite excited to get it, will do a full review and hopefully a bicycle can be an option since I can't ride a horse.
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Post by Ceebs on Nov 6, 2010 21:32:41 GMT
I'm interested to see how this works out!
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Post by Dave Kelly on Nov 6, 2010 22:07:33 GMT
Sounds like you're out lunch money til you're a college junior. It's still a good deal. Craig Johnson is top drawer. He'll do a first class job for you. ( And since you were so nice as to be the GP, he may get more requests.) Errr, 1796 and a bicycle....  ( IF you do, cancel your subscription with us first, so we can make believe we don't know you. That would be bucking for Filet 'o LJP. :? ) And a kharma from me for your initiative, imgination, and apparent onset of a serious case of swordhoarderitis :lol: |
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Post by LittleJP on Nov 7, 2010 2:38:43 GMT
Not quite.
One of the advantages of being in high school with your parents is that your income is almost 100% disposable.
And I'm lucky enough to be part of the musical workforce, therefore I have enough to get by... next month anyway.
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Post by yuner on Nov 14, 2010 1:03:55 GMT
Nice sword. I have one and love it.
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:lol: 
( IF you do, cancel your subscription with us first, so we can make believe we don't know you. That would be bucking for Filet 'o LJP. :? )
