French Hussar Saber

This French Hussar saber is similar to other Hussar and cavalry sabers of the period who share a common ancestor in the Polish-Hungarian ??Szabla??. After centuries of mounted warfare, the Szabla became the Hussar saber, ideally evolved for light cavalry combat. Its characteristic curve allowed for deathly sweeping slashes from on high. Its design highly influenced the British 1796 Light Cavalry Saber - a design destined to spread throughout the continent and to the United States.

This Hussar saber reproduction is crafted with an unsharpened blade of tempered high carbon steel. The blade boldly bears the markings of Klingenthal, the state-run sword manufacturer of France. The blade is also stamped with two period inspection markings on the base of the blade. The hilt is made of brass and the grip is ribbed, thick black leather is inlaid with brass wire. The wood-core scabbard is wrapped with black leather and significantly overlaid with an elongated brass throat and chape with two suspension rings. A leather washer is fitted to the base of the blade to protect the crossguard from the brass scabbard throat.

Overall Length: 39 1/2''
Blade: 33 3/4''
2 lb 5.5 oz