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Post by kk on Sept 4, 2022 15:23:37 GMT
No one was hurt in this testing, even though the bamboo almost flattened the cameraman, a Hong Kong Action movie director. This US 1860 Light Cavalry saber recreation is based on an antique Emerson & Silver 1864 model. lkchensword.com/us-1860-cavalry-saberWe thank Mr. Tom Nardi's Civil War Sword restoration for providing insights of the construction of this wonderful saber based on his expertise in repairing original civil war swords. swordrestorationtn.com/We are fortunate to get exact mold of the Emerson & Silver model hilt (Ames and Tiffany are similar but each company have slightly different specs) and a rare throat spring assembly that we recreate to clamp on the sword and recreating the "Woosh" sound when the saber is withdrawn from the scabbard. We also thank Mr. Nardi and his shop to offer samples of the leather and wire for the hilt he use for his professional restoration so we get the proper thickness of the wrapping leather and the exact gauge of the twisted copper wire. This bamboo cutting exercise test the structural integrity of the hilt assembly under impact shock and the cutting ability of the recreation. We hope that we do justices to the original makers of this world famous US sword. |
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Post by curiomansion on Sept 16, 2022 6:33:19 GMT
Are you going to mark the ricasso with anything? US LK Chen 2022? That'd be awesome.
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Post by jimmythedonut on Sept 16, 2022 13:54:25 GMT
We have LF&CO on US M1913 Patton sabres, an LKC & CO would be kind of fitting
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Post by curiomansion on Sept 16, 2022 16:46:05 GMT
We have LF&CO on US M1913 Patton sabres, an LKC & CO would be kind of fitting Upvoted! It'd be kinda cheesy but also cool and prevent any lame attempt to pass these off as antiques. |
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Post by pgandy on Sept 16, 2022 17:27:50 GMT
It looks like a lot of thought has gone into this one. I hope that the wood liner works as intended as steel scabbards are really hard on a keen edge. The Brits would have liked to have had such as their second greatest complaint was that rattle could be heard at great distances. The first was the rapid dulling of their sabres. I can vouch for that from personal experience. However, my largest concern is the sabre weight and balance. I’m counting on LK Chen to do justice to those characteristics. The community needs a decent M1860 repro. I’ll repeat from above that proper nomenclature on the ricasso would be a nice addition, icing on the cake if you will. The photo below is of the Ames version of a Windlass M1840 NCO sword.  |
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Post by The Blue Knight on Sept 16, 2022 18:20:11 GMT
It looks like a lot of thought has gone into this one. I hope that the wood liner works as intended as steel scabbards are really hard on a keen edge. The Brits would have liked to have had such as their second greatest complaint was that rattle could be heard at great distances. The first was the rapid dulling of their sabres. I can vouch for that from personal experience. However, my largest concern is the sabre weight and balance. I’m counting on LK Chen to do justice to those characteristics. The community needs a decent M1860 repro. I’ll repeat from above that proper nomenclature on the ricasso would be a nice addition, icing on the cake if you will. The photo below is of a Windlass M1840 NCO sword. The Windlass 1840 NCO sword is an excellent reproduction. I have one that is customized too. I've been craving a good replica of the 1860 saber. So I am extremely excited for this. |
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Post by kk on Sept 17, 2022 6:12:17 GMT
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Post by treeslicer on Sept 17, 2022 15:17:59 GMT
That's indeed an impressive cutting video for a cavalry saber.
I'm curious about something. Given that a full wooden scabbard lining is necessary to protect an edge sharp enough to do that, does this saber scabbard have a full wooden lining? Also, did you find it necessary to resharpen the saber after use (or between cuts)? Does the saber rattle in the scabbard while being carried?
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Post by kk on Sept 17, 2022 23:22:19 GMT
This short video might help answer some of the questions regarding preserving the sharp edge of sword.
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Post by curiomansion on Oct 27, 2022 0:41:11 GMT
Any estimation on the release date for these?
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Post by pgandy on Oct 27, 2022 2:50:09 GMT
At one time they were saying before the end of the year. I’ve heard no further.
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Post by The Blue Knight on Oct 27, 2022 2:58:07 GMT
At one time they were saying before the end of the year. I’ve heard no further. They told me the first batch already went out. My order was not among them. They said mine would be made 3-4 weeks from my order date. That was 4 weeks ago. So fingers crossed. |
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Post by curiomansion on Oct 27, 2022 3:28:50 GMT
At one time they were saying before the end of the year. I’ve heard no further. They told me the first batch already went out. My order was not among them. They said mine would be made 3-4 weeks from my order date. That was 4 weeks ago. So fingers crossed. Do review it when you get it in! |
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Post by pgandy on Oct 27, 2022 14:51:23 GMT
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Post by The Blue Knight on Oct 27, 2022 15:08:21 GMT
Ugh, that's so irritating! I could cancel my order with LK Chen, buy one from KOA, and receive it sooner. I'm not going to do that, but how frustrating. |
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Post by pgandy on Oct 27, 2022 15:35:16 GMT
Ugh, that's so irritating! I could cancel my order with LK Chen, buy one from KOA, and receive it sooner. I'm not going to do that, but how frustrating. Yeah, I thought of you when I saw that. It's about the same price as LK's introductory price, may be cheaper considering shipping. |
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Post by The Blue Knight on Oct 27, 2022 15:43:40 GMT
Ugh, that's so irritating! I could cancel my order with LK Chen, buy one from KOA, and receive it sooner. I'm not going to do that, but how frustrating. Yeah, I thought of you when I saw that. It's about the same price as LK's introductory price, may be cheaper considering shipping. I hate to do that to them though. How do I breach the subject? |
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Post by pgandy on Oct 27, 2022 17:14:06 GMT
Yeah, I thought of you when I saw that. It's about the same price as LK's introductory price, may be cheaper considering shipping. I hate to do that to them though. How do I breach the subject? I am not an expert in that field. However, I would thank them for their consideration and tell LK you have found one in stock and wish to cancel your order. May be someone will chime in with a better solution. |
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Post by skelley on Oct 27, 2022 20:57:09 GMT
Military sabers aren't really in my wheel house but if this gets the all clear from you folks I may have to add it at some point. I'm more annoyed that it's listed as in stock on KOA before the Ribaldo but at least it spares my wallet for the time being.
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Post by The Blue Knight on Oct 27, 2022 22:06:19 GMT
I have been advised by the nice folks at LK Chen that my Saber is nearly done and will ship shortly.
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Things have changed!