Comparison between Antique and CS replica 1852/79 pipeback
Mar 5, 2017 0:45:34 GMT
Post by irondog on Mar 5, 2017 0:45:34 GMT
So, I recently got my hands on an original Prussian Pipe Back blade 1852/79. I must say I enjoy it very much.
I am rather surprised but Cold Steel actually did a rather decent job of getting the "general" feel pretty close.
both blades have a good deal of mass behind them and a good deal of weight. In fact both the scabbard and handguard
are significantly heavier on the original. They are both as said beefy weapons (I rather like this though) as a
heavier sword suits my style rather well. However, in handling it feels like the original distributes its mass better. I believe this
to be a result of the round pipe on the original as opposed to the square pipe on the CS replica. Also the grip on the antique is
a bit more comfortable. Sadly my antique does not have a martingale (though it did once). All in all I am very happy with this
saber.
Importantly this also is very informative. I believe that while this sword would not be a sword that would cut like a razor (The antique
has a good edge) I believe that it would break bones pretty well even if stopped by something like a greeatcoat. In cutting tests
(primarily against mellons) it seems to cut slightly better than the replica. The real difference seems to be in damaging things that are
covered in cloth. While the replica will transmit damage to target through wool cloth in the (non) scientific tests I have done the original
seems to transmit more power to the target through the cloth. The cut I used with both blades was a Right handed number 2.
On the stab both penetrate and have decent point control (not as good as my M1889 but that is a more "stabby" blade)
In closing both are really cool blades and I would be afraid to take either into a fight. If someone likes beefy hard hitting sabers than the
CS replica is a decent piece (shame the discontinued it) though they can still be found. However, the original is definitely the better weapon
does handle a bit better and of course there is the history to consider. Note that my replica saber has a blueing coat that I put on it.
I am rather surprised but Cold Steel actually did a rather decent job of getting the "general" feel pretty close.
both blades have a good deal of mass behind them and a good deal of weight. In fact both the scabbard and handguard
are significantly heavier on the original. They are both as said beefy weapons (I rather like this though) as a
heavier sword suits my style rather well. However, in handling it feels like the original distributes its mass better. I believe this
to be a result of the round pipe on the original as opposed to the square pipe on the CS replica. Also the grip on the antique is
a bit more comfortable. Sadly my antique does not have a martingale (though it did once). All in all I am very happy with this
saber.
Importantly this also is very informative. I believe that while this sword would not be a sword that would cut like a razor (The antique
has a good edge) I believe that it would break bones pretty well even if stopped by something like a greeatcoat. In cutting tests
(primarily against mellons) it seems to cut slightly better than the replica. The real difference seems to be in damaging things that are
covered in cloth. While the replica will transmit damage to target through wool cloth in the (non) scientific tests I have done the original
seems to transmit more power to the target through the cloth. The cut I used with both blades was a Right handed number 2.
On the stab both penetrate and have decent point control (not as good as my M1889 but that is a more "stabby" blade)
In closing both are really cool blades and I would be afraid to take either into a fight. If someone likes beefy hard hitting sabers than the
CS replica is a decent piece (shame the discontinued it) though they can still be found. However, the original is definitely the better weapon
does handle a bit better and of course there is the history to consider. Note that my replica saber has a blueing coat that I put on it.