american sabreThe sabre is an evolution of the European backsword, a straight, single edged sword with a basket. It often has a slightly curved blade and a quite large knuckle guard. Cavalry sabres however were straight and two edged. Originally a 10th century Hungarian cavalry weapon the sabre had its highlight during the 19th century in the Napoleontic Wars and the American Civil War. This is a replica of an original from America. The blade is made of 9260 carbon