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Post by jarmory19 on Sept 25, 2011 15:28:17 GMT
Anyone know where one might find one of these? Or close to it. Besides the 1796, though it looks to be a fine saber indeed and I am considering it. I'm looking for something with a simple D guard and it doesn't necessarily have to have a thumb ring.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Sept 25, 2011 15:43:24 GMT
Weapon Edge makes one; I believe resident military swords expert Dave Kelly owns and reviewed one. As for where to get one, he would know better than I.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Sept 25, 2011 15:49:14 GMT
Which "hussar saber" are you interested in? 17th Century east europe, 18th Century Mainstream European, or Napoleonic Wars? How much money you gots?  |
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Post by Shrieve Sword on Sept 25, 2011 16:06:53 GMT
I entered "polish sword" on an eBay search. Found some awesome real sabers and a Polish company that makes reproductions. Worth a look.
Of course the real swords start around 5 grand.
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Post by jarmory19 on Sept 25, 2011 16:21:34 GMT
I guess I'm not really sure or maybe I just don't know enough about them to determine. I was more or less looking for options. I guess I was hoping someone could send me in the right direction. I more or less have about 5 or 6 swords that I must have. Atleast for now all of which are for the most part different styles, eras or cultures. This just happens to be one of them. Or more so a saber. Not necessarily this one. I just have Polish Ancestry so I figured this would be a good one to own. Just like being a quarter Japanese I own a nice katana. In regards to the money I was thinking upwards to around 500 US preferably less. And exact historical accuracy isn't a must. From what I'm seeing 18th century is probably what I'm looking for...Simple D guard unadorned..But I'm not totally sure. I hope I'm not annoying asking about all these different types of swords and where to's?  but I am planning to buy them all. The 1796 really is a nice looking sword though and fairly inexpensive as well. |
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Post by Dave Kelly on Sept 25, 2011 17:27:25 GMT
Replicas are the least expensive options. The Cold Steel 96 is a good sword, but it is a 1/2 pound too heavy and way to nose biased. Real sabers tend to be a lot more neutral handling and intended to slash and stab rather than chop and run things thru. The CS French 1830 is actually a French 1805 Hussar Saber. Price is okay. www.history-revisited.com/kat/ca ... broadsword These folks are German based and deal with Deepeeka and Weaponedge replicas. The Hadik 1740 Austrian is a handsome weapon from Weaponedge. A little heavy in the blade, WE used a standard 1805 blade on all their 1740 swords. www.militaryheritage.com/More Weaponedge. Some people get service from this guy; some get ignored. His prices are good. He occasionally delivers. Ebay: What can I say. The woods are full of lions, tigers and bs artists. But there are things to be acquired for the informed and wary. Contract a sword maker: Have it your way: but expensive. I think Windlass Co still has a classic Hungarian Saber on the active inventory at KOA. Might be a bit more primative than you want. Doing this off the top of my head. Poke me with some questions and I'll try to refine this.... Happy shopping |
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Post by jarmory19 on Sept 25, 2011 18:41:09 GMT
Thanks Dave you have truly been a huge help in my search. I guess it's mostly the hilt and guard shape I like about the sabers. D shaped, simple which is probably why I was also asking about the American Revolution saber as well. I find that the engravings on the blades of the two ( Hadik and I even like the Imperial Guard light cavalry trooper's sabre) are not to my taste. Other then that they are excellent choices to me otherwise. I know the Windlass is a thin blade and what not but I find myself drawn to the simplicity of it and the shape of the guard. Do you have any thoughts on that piece?
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Post by Dave Kelly on Sept 25, 2011 18:56:48 GMT
Windlass Co is an entry level targeted vendor who make working weapons that may or may not be correct historically, but get you in the real sword ballpark at a discount price; as opposed to a stainless or aluminum horror from certain vendors who shall remain nameless...( ahhh, ahhh, AHHHBUDK!! :roll: ) What I mean is, getting your feet wet with Windlass is fine. I own half a dozen of their swords I consider keepers. Scripted sabers were very typical of hi end period weapons. Blank blades are trooper swords. Early short sabers of the rev war style are usually of a class referred to as hangers. The Windlass is good, there are other companies that cater to reenactors for the period who specialize in these: www.gggodwin.com/default.aspvery reasonable prices and diverse. Remember your budget! :lol: |
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but I am planning to buy them all. The 1796 really is a nice looking sword though and fairly inexpensive as well.
