The army of Napoleon was celebrated for its organization; despite the countless variations in uniforms and equipment. While the rank and file soldier was issued the standard accoutrements of the day, the officer’s ranks were composed of a somewhat vainglorious lot who sought ways to distinguish themselves in both dress and in the styling of their weaponry. Huge numbers of differently styled edged weapons were issued and some were even custom made to order. Among the best examples of these special sabers was one forged for Lancer Officers. It was beautifully balanced and offered a moderately curved blade, a sharp useful point, and an excellent three bar hilt. As a cavalry weapon, it was more than suitable for use in a charge and performed equally well when fighting at close range in the mêlée. It was, however, the striking appearance of this saber that really inspired us. From the highly polished steel and elegant etching on the blade, to the intricately decorated solid brass furniture and hilt, it’s truly a vision to behold. Taking our cue from an antique saber in a friend’s collection, this is a saber that deserves to be reintroduced. Our faithful reproduction comes with a highly polished, battle ready blade forged from 1055 carbon steel, a wire wrapped leather handle, polished stainless steel scabbard and a dazzling, highly decorated three bar hilt. Name: 1815 French Officer’s Saber Blade Length: 32″ Overall Length: 38″ Steel: 1055 Carbon Weight: 33.5 oz Handle: 6″ Scabbard: Polished Stainless Steel Scabbard With Brass Fittings
Cold Steel, Incorporated was founded in 1980, a company dedicated to making the strongest, sharpest knives in the world. Superblades has been a retailer of Cold steel’s for over 15 years now and we are convinced they are among the best knives and swords in the world.
Over the last three decades, Cold Steel has been at the forefront of the many innovations that have helped to define the knife industry as a whole. Progressive accomplishment, including the introduction of the checked Kraton® handles, and the tanto point blade styles have gone from curiously interesting features to industry-wide hallmarks of quality and sophistication. New ground was also broken with the introduction of unique new blade steels like San Mai III® and Tri-Ad™ Lock & locking mechanism for folding knives. Tri-Ad™ Lock for example, has never been equaled by any of Cold Steel's competitors and nothing they have produced yet has been proven to outperform it.
We have tested the Tri-Ad lock here as well and found it to be second to none in strength and durability.
Of course, Cold Steel will always look to the future, constantly striving to make the world's strongest, sharpest knives. That goal as elusive and difficult to achieve as it is, has been the same for the past thirty years. We here at Superblades will always continue to support and represent Cold Steel as a premium brand.
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