1796 Light Cavalry Saber w/ Leather Scabbard

I was I Frances by this when I saw it I love this sword it took some getting used to the hilt but once I did o man did I love it the only thing I don’t like is that it’s only a forward edge but that’s by design so I can’t complain I should of read the description my bad but for a budget sword it’s great one of the best I’ve gotten off this site  it’s worth it buy it !

I literally just unboxed this. And I like it so far the balance is good for a saber my one flaw with it is that it’s not that sharp and the edge is blunt on the bottom half which may be intentional idk overall for the price I’d say it’s defanetly worth it

Beautiful sword. Lightweight when held upright, but there is no stopping its deadly heavy head when you get it going. Remained sharp even after beating a hard stump.

This one's hard for me to rate.  I'm giving it four stars because it's not historically accurate, and I was hoping it would be a better replica of the type, but as a sword I think I have to give it four stars.  It's very blade-heavy and not especially nimble, but when it gets moving it can deliver epic cuts and did a fine job on some watermelons.  The handle feels a little awkward in most cuts, and I didn't get the sense that I had good control after a big chop, but it certainly wasn't about to leave my hand - the P-guard provides additional security, there, so it's not like it's dangerous or anything.

I'm not super pleased with its historical accuracy, though: the balance is extremely blade-heavy compared to historical originals, the fuller isn't terminated properly, and the distinctive "hatchet" tip is not well-replicated and doesn't look like the image.  

I am happy with the guard.  Also, the scabbard feels a little cheap, but it does its job fine.

If you're in the market for a HEAVY, durable cutting sword then this is perfectly serviceable, but as a historical replica I'm afraid I would mark it down further.

I've had some shoddy items from cold steel in the past but this sword is very nice. Well balanced and sharp, solid hilt construction and fits the scabbard well. I'd avoid the steel scabbard though, I've heard it blunts the edge.