The generously sized, bowl-shaped guard cup with arched knuckles provided excellent hand protection, and the substantial pommel helped balance the blade without losing the sword's lightness, speed and maneuverability. In addition, the ergonomically shaped, pistol-like grip with thumbhole and textured diamond pattern offered good traction and control and automatically positioned the tip in the correct position for thrusting.
The sword was also easy to carry, as its scabbard could be hung from the saddle or from a belt or baldric.
The good value for money replica we offer here has a straight blade in forged and tempered steel EN45 with a single edge. The blunt edge is about 1mm thick. The guard and pommel are made of steel, and the hilt is made of hard plastic molded to mimic the rubber or Bakelite grips found on original examples. The cavalry sword is delivered with a blackened steel scabbard with two suspension rings.
Please note that this sword is not a battle ready weapon. It is intended as a collector's item or decoration/display item and is not suitable for combat re-enactment. In addition to its quality as a collectible, it is also perfectly suited as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.
It was the last standard service sword issued to the cavalry troops of the British Army, at a time when cavalry charges were no longer widespread and swords were falling out of use as military weapons. However, it was widely considered the best cavalry sword ever designed and was still in service during the First World War.
The 1908 design and the more sophisticated 1912 design for officers are still in use today, having been adopted by the British, Australian and Canadian cavalry. regiments as his ceremonial sword.
This sword was primarily intended to be carried on horseback and could supposedly equal the range of a spear when held at arm's length. Its long, narrow, stiff blade featured a thick T-shaped spine and a spear-shaped point that was sharpened on both sides to make both thrusting and cutting easier.
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