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I have the above saber. If your translate to english it gives you proper measurements and you might get an idea. Click on pictures and it will show you more measurements. This one i think is based on older sabers from 1800s. They have longer one they use on horsebacks. This one is shorter and pretty good size.

 

https://www.history.navy.mil/resear...-alphabetically/u/uniforms-usnavy/swords.html


This is should give you some leads and background on maybe why there isn’t dimensions and drawings.

 

2 of my favorite swords. They don't exactly scream finesse. The Bluchers Sabre supposedly received complaints from the opposing French officers. When I see a Basket-hilted Broadsword I imagine a charge of Scottish Highlanders armed with them & a spiked targe shield. Love the final fight scene in Rob Roy when he hacks down his opponent.

 

Andy wanted me to post some pics of his bayonet. There is a bit of a learning curve to taking "good" pics of schwords. Im on the uphill climb, hopefully.

 

I'm really looking forward to seeing what you create Andy! Such a cool project!

 

While Andy is grinding this week's knives John started to profile out the first sword


she's SPARKY...right in the FACE

 

and just like that

 

You can put me down for a Basket Hilt Claymore and a Seax. Genetics and all.

 

handle components arrived yesterday afternoon

 

John took some notes a couple days ago regarding the weight

 

Don't you guys know anything? Everybody knows that old cavalry sabers were scandi ground and usually had a serrated spine and a blood groooove for optimum exsanguination... everything you read on the internet is true btw.

 

I'm looking forward to the point where you pull it out of the quench oil and it blows up into a huge ball of fire! Immediately followed by a few taps with a hammer that results in two swords of much shorter lengths....

Just kidding. Keep us posted!

 

Try getting hold of Matt Easting I think his name is who runs this site and the Scholagladiatora youtube channel. He has an extensive collection of European (including British) sabres and I am sure he would be glad to get those measurements and any photos and info you would need.

https://m.facebook.com/historicalfencing/

https://m.youtube.com/user/scholagladiatoria