I like the asthetics of this sabre very much. Ive been looking at similar ones on pintrest recently. My advice to the makers is that they may need to split there line into a "heavy" for HMB and "light" for SCA rule sets. As from first glance this sword seems to fall in between the two. Verry happy to see them branching out. Cant wait for the review. Keep the videos coming! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Awesome video! Some regions in the SCA are branching out into HEMA-like / HEMA-lite systems stemming from their Rapier ruleset. Using steel weapons, using simulated (stiffer) weapons, removed restrictions on percussive blows, but still with a very high degree of safety concern. No grappling whatsoever, very light contact even with percussive blows, etc. It's something I've gotten into since currently my closest practices by far are SCA steel practices.
Great unboxing and first impression video as always Thomas. One thing however I slightly disagree is your criticism to where the leather is stitched. I had the chance to review 17th century original saber from Styria last year and leather was actually stitched on left side of the handle so it was not historically uncommon.
That may be truth. Also I have to add it was most probably infantry saber for common soldier hence used with bare hand or gloves rather than gauntlets and it had quite rugged stitching.
Looks like an ok sword, though my main issue is the price. It costs as much as Albion or Arms and Armor practice swords. There is no way they can compare to the handling or design of the Spada da Zogho or Meyer. If it wasn't so overbuilt and a jack of all trades it might have some value as a HEMA sword.
Hi Tomas! You forgot to mention that this sabre weights 1200 gramm. Real sabres weight 800-900 gramm. That's 300-400 gramm too much. Therefore, such overweight weapon is not suited for HEMA.
These weapons are 100% NOT for the SCA. At all. The steel swords used for the SCA is in the cut and thrust program and heavy fencing and they require FLEX. Their entire line would need to redone for use in the SCA. Edit should clarify...more flex than this sword. You need at least 1 inch flex with moderate pressure...and that is the absolute min. They generally want more than that.
Dual tempering sounds like the right way to go. Iv'e seen so many fully tempered thinner blades online have way too much flex. Modern reproductions seem to be getting there now.
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I'm excited to see how their weapons work.
I like the asthetics of this sabre very much. Ive been looking at similar ones on pintrest recently. My advice to the makers is that they may need to split there line into a "heavy" for HMB and "light" for SCA rule sets. As from first glance this sword seems to fall in between the two. Verry happy to see them branching out.
Cant wait for the review. Keep the videos coming! Thank you for sharing this with us.
That really looks like a blade i would like, it definitely looks quite functional for practical exercise, and quite agile in hand.
Awesome video!
Some regions in the SCA are branching out into HEMA-like / HEMA-lite systems stemming from their Rapier ruleset. Using steel weapons, using simulated (stiffer) weapons, removed restrictions on percussive blows, but still with a very high degree of safety concern. No grappling whatsoever, very light contact even with percussive blows, etc. It's something I've gotten into since currently my closest practices by far are SCA steel practices.
LIKE THE BACKDROP AND CAMERA ANGLE IN THIS VID!
The SCA actually has a pretty massive steel fighting community, both in point-only rapier fencing and in HEMA-style "Cut & Thrust" combat.
Hmmm...I might need to add this to my HEMA collection.
Humm...Can't wait for the full review.
Great unboxing and first impression video as always Thomas. One thing however I slightly disagree is your criticism to where the leather is stitched. I had the chance to review 17th century original saber from Styria last year and leather was actually stitched on left side of the handle so it was not historically uncommon.
Interesting, perhaps stitched leather matters less, glued leather I think is more prone to peeling up with use.
That may be truth. Also I have to add it was most probably infantry saber for common soldier hence used with bare hand or gloves rather than gauntlets and it had quite rugged stitching.
Nice video and replica, it's erly hungarian sabre. Gretings from Poland.
Looks like an ok sword, though my main issue is the price. It costs as much as Albion or Arms and Armor practice swords. There is no way they can compare to the handling or design of the Spada da Zogho or Meyer. If it wasn't so overbuilt and a jack of all trades it might have some value as a HEMA sword.
Is that bruise on your arm from an epee?
_"...a lot of people say 'quite jabbering so much; get into opening the thing'..."_
~sets video speed to x1.5~. ;)
Hi Tomas!
You forgot to mention that this sabre weights 1200 gramm.
Real sabres weight 800-900 gramm. That's 300-400 gramm too much.
Therefore, such overweight weapon is not suited for HEMA.
These weapons are 100% NOT for the SCA. At all. The steel swords used for the SCA is in the cut and thrust program and heavy fencing and they require FLEX. Their entire line would need to redone for use in the SCA.
Edit should clarify...more flex than this sword. You need at least 1 inch flex with moderate pressure...and that is the absolute min. They generally want more than that.
Dual tempering sounds like the right way to go. Iv'e seen so many fully tempered thinner blades online have way too much flex. Modern reproductions seem to be getting there now.
>polish saber when
I really need to do that don't I?
Medieval Review Yes. ;_;
That's basically a machete
Agreed, can you even do military saber without proper hand protection?
I'd call it more of a falchion, personally.
It looks pretty much like polish karabela and it was more of a noble men civilian sabre.
Levi Fontaine It’s an early style of saber, sabers only later on developed knuckle guards.