Pattern 1796 British Light Cavalry Sabre Review and Test Cut
Jul 21, 2020 18:46:34 GMT
Post by Kane Shen on Jul 21, 2020 18:46:34 GMT
Hello there, sword friends. I have been active on the SBG Facebook group for a while, and now I'd like to also join in on the forum discussions. My first video review is a reproduction of one of the iconic weapon in the Napoleonic Wars, the Pattern 1796 British Light Cavalry Sabre by Cold Steel, as an affordable and accessible mass market product. I did extensive test cuttings in accordance with the instructions of the traditional English sabre fencing system. In the review section, I examined its historical background, and compared the handling characteristics of antique original pieces with this reproduction. I found that while Cold Steel's attempt falls slightly short of accurately replicating the originals, and the fit and finish as well as its quality assurance definitely have room to improve, it does have some redeeming qualities.
I also made some suggestions on what can possible be done to improve this reproduction drastically to better realize the original design. Detailed statistics such as the blade length, width, distal taper measurements, weight, fuller proportions are laid out for the audience. Its usage within the context of cavalry fighting is also discussed. In conclusion, I think this sabre has a lot of potential to be a worthy reproduction and become popular among its intended audience for cutting practices, period weapon studies and possibly a solid platform for a project sword.
Matt Easton's scholagladiatoria channel referenced in this video for the stats of the antiques' stats. One of the best educational channel on YouTube about historical arms/armor/warfare/martial arts: www.youtube.com/user/scholagl...
Easton Antique Arms website: www.antique-swords.co.uk/, where stats and photos of the originals are documented.
I also made some suggestions on what can possible be done to improve this reproduction drastically to better realize the original design. Detailed statistics such as the blade length, width, distal taper measurements, weight, fuller proportions are laid out for the audience. Its usage within the context of cavalry fighting is also discussed. In conclusion, I think this sabre has a lot of potential to be a worthy reproduction and become popular among its intended audience for cutting practices, period weapon studies and possibly a solid platform for a project sword.
Matt Easton's scholagladiatoria channel referenced in this video for the stats of the antiques' stats. One of the best educational channel on YouTube about historical arms/armor/warfare/martial arts: www.youtube.com/user/scholagl...
Easton Antique Arms website: www.antique-swords.co.uk/, where stats and photos of the originals are documented.