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It is wrapped in black leather and strongly protected by a stout, brass three bar hilt.

The grip of the 1830 Napoleon Saber is equally well made. The thick, moderately curved blade is forged out of 1055 Carbon steel and features a long, wide fuller and a very sharp, practical point. However, this design is slightly different and makes for a far more effective and durable weapon. In its general overall appearance, it very closely resembles the United States 1860 Light Cavalry Saber. In fact, it was so popular that it remained in use long after Napoleon's star had fallen and was wielded by both sides in our own Civil War. It posses excellent cutting and slashing capability and still remains useful for a thrust. The medium weight saber we offer is a cavalry trooper's chosen weapon. They were manufactured in a state of the art factory dedicated to producing the finest edged weapons of the day. While his horses were second string, his swords were absolutely first rate. Napoleon's cavalry was the bane of the European battlefield. This is a fully functional battle grade sword and complete with steel scabbard and individual british test proof certificate for each sword. Black leather wrapped handle with steel handguard and pommel. This saber was so successful as a cutting weapon, that the German Cavalry continued to use it right up to the beginning of the 20th centuryģ7.75' Overall with a 33' sharpened AUS 1050 carbon steel blade with wide blood groove. This saber was widely used by the British and their Prussian allies under General Blucher in the Battle of Waterloo. The 'D' shaped guard has a long forward quillion, so it can both deflect and trap various opposing weapons.įirstly, this is not Sharpe's sword, he used the 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sabre, however for all intent purposes this is aesthetically the same sword. The handsome slip-proof grip features carefully selected hardwood covered with attractively braided cord.

Our battle worthy blades are 15' long and 2 5/8' wide. When they are drawn, they can be quickly separated and wielded in both hands to make wickedly effective chops, slashes and thrusts. Typically, Butterfly Swords come in pairs that are cleverly nested together so they appear to be one sword not two. Currently, due to the spread of Kung Fu, these once obscure swords have become quite popular. This changed at the close of the 1940's, when the Communists took control of mainland China, forcing many Kung Fu masters to flee the oppressive regime and establish new schools elsewhere. Prior to World War II, the Butterfly Sword was virtually unknown outside of southern China.

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