At the outbreak of the American
Civil War, there were two types of sabers issued to the Federal
Cavalry: “light” and “heavy”. The light
version was popular, but the heavy model, dubbed the “Old
Wrist Breaker” was the one worth owning, as it was a superior
weapon. Its 36" blade offered big reach advantages over most
sabers, and its substantial weight gave it the leverage to easily
crush bones and sever limbs or even a head with a single blow.
The brass guard had three bars to protect the hand and the grip
was wire bound leather and capped with a sturdy pommel. In its
double ringed, steel scabbard, it could be easily attached to
a saddle or to a belt.
After examining and handling a number of original
1860 Heavy Cavalry Sabers, Cold Steel decided to make our own
reproduction with a few improvements. Their blade is made
from 1055 carbon steel with a hard spring temper and will pass
the British Proof Test.
Blade:36" - Overall: 41 1/2" - Blade Thickness
: 1/3" -
Weight: 42.9 oz.- 1055
Carbon Steel Blade, sharp - Steel Scabbard |
