Cold Steel US 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber. *Meats utilized in this video was carefully preserved and donated to the Ventura County Rescue Mission. For a FREE color catalog, DVD, and more visit us at www.coldsteel.com
It's chilling to imagine being sliced with one of these. Even though the US Civil War was largely a revolver and carbine war by 1863, sabres were still issued and often worn.
The curve of the blade seems to be sort of a sweet spot. It can be used for adequate thrusting, but the curve is also more than enough for it to be an efficient chopping weapon, particularly on horseback.
@@palabrajot505 I can't even imagine being the poor fellow who gets stuck through with the blade of someone's Cavalry Sabre. I mean, it could have been worse but still. Just minding your own business when all of a sudden you got a Sabre arching out of your torso and towards the sky.
For anyone who thinks a sabre can't thrust. "What, are you simple.?" Anyone who thinks that should realise , if they couldn't thrust, they would never have been used in many wars.
Thank you. I'm glad to see someone who knows what they're talking about. Honestly, why is it so hard for some people to grasp that no sword is "better" than another? Who wins depends on the skill of the wielders.
I'm sorry, I can't recall if the duel had a name or not. I heard about it on a history channel documentary about the opening of Japan to the west. and you're right, you should never underestimate your opponent. There is a saying "Don't fear the man who has 100 rifles, fear the man who has but one rifle and knows how to use it." I guess the same would hold true for swords.
That's not necessarily true. Like most weapons it comes down to the skill of person using it. If I recall correctly, one of the only historical examples of a katana and a saber meeting in a duel was when Cdre. Mathew Perry first came to Japan. During which time one of his marines was challenged to a duel by a samurai. In the duel the marine (armed with a saber) defeated the samurai. The saber's superior speed and reach were credited with allowing the marine to defeat the samurai and his katana.
NOT TOO SHABBY. Ive reached that point in my life where having a pair of crossed sabers on my wall will become reality very soon. COLD STEEL most definitly. Considering the COLD STEEL Recon Tanto i have quietly resting on my bedside table. Had that since 1995 and it accompanied me on every jump, field operation, and deployment. No complaints.
Actually having been in the sword arts for over 20 years, I can attest that the saber can defend and attack against any sword out there. The melee will be won by a combination of skill and a little luck. I would gladly pit my saber skills against a two hander/ great sword, katana, even rapier/ small sword. and I have in full contact sparing. I have won and I have lost, mostly depending on skill.
I have the M1917 left handed, & it's a great cutlass. However, the Heavy Cavalry sabre would go sooo well with my 1847 Colt Walker, I think I now need one as well
In the US Army, there was not an 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber, for the simple reason that there was no heavy cavalry then. There were however an 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber & an 1860 Light Cavalry Saber. Their blades were the same length, at 35", but the Model 1840 was, well, heavier, at 2.5# v. 2# four ounces. Only four ounces different.
Hey CSKnives, I got a question! Why is it that your testing team always uses forehand strokes when using single-handed swords? I never see any back swings in these videos.. I'd have thought backswings would be stronger.
In that case... I think I'll go with the Shamshir; I just love the way that sword looks. But I'm a big fan of sabers, so I may end up buying both! Thanks!
Y'know how ancient figures of greek and roman dudes with swords and stuff are immortalized in gold and stone form? I'd like to see the same be done for Americans with distinctly American weapons, like bowie knives, ARs, & this saber
No such thing as an "1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber" in the U.S. ... The Model 1860 was known as the Light Cavalry Saber ... the "heavy" cavalry saber was the M1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber (known as Old Wrist breaker).
Now I really want want one to complete my Union collection I already have the Springfield musket, Remington revolver, uniform, flag, drum, bugle, and the last thing I need is a sword
Out of interest, do you prefer the 1860 heavy cavalry saber or the 1830 Napoleonic saber? and if you had to make a distinction, which is the superior saber?
@AtownAngeLz I see, since this one's a Pattern 1860, is it lighter? I'm beginning to read about sabre history but I don't know too much about the differences between the American models over time yet.
For defense against zombies or WROL situations fighting against looters , what whould you choose Katana or Heavy saber ???? and I am not talking about CQC ... sword to sword blade to blade situations. Thanks !
@BenjiQ575 But only problem is how do you defense against multiple enemy with that long spear ?? I mean you cant stab them anymore if they are behind the spear point. So I prefer to carry not long katana not saber but wakizashi for primary and tomahawk and bowie or gurkha kukri as secondary. its just me and its my current set up on my vest.
i dont get how you can wield it in the right hand, the counterbalance of the basket tends to make it want to go horizontal when swung in the right hand (though i find it quite maneuverable in the left hand) at first i thought it was a left handed sword due to the restriction of mobility the basket plays in the right hand, then i thought maybe it was just a poorly designed blade when i seen that it was regularly used in the right hand, now i have no idea what to think.
i have always wanted a sword and since im a cav scout i will definitly purchase the one i have just seen. can you guys engrave words and insignia's with out damaging the integrity?
does anyone know if cold steel made the 1796 HEAVY cav sabre ever? richard sharpe has made it a formidable weapon, butim curious to see cold steel make it because it suits their style of very powerful swords.
@agricola It wasn't. Old Wristbreaker is the nickname for the pattern 1840 heavy cavalry saber used mainly during the Mexican-American War and then in some instances Civil War.
But why would you want too, when you can get a better weapon, all be it a reproduction from CS? If those frenchies could have one of these, theyd be happy little frog leg eaters.
@M4ST3RL1NKX88 it doesnt matter where its made really as long as quality control is good if it is, youll get a good product from the middle of antactica.
I was (and still am) more of a Katana practitioner but now I'm in love with hand-and-a-half (bastard swords) or longswords. The Darksteel Gothic sword and Aduril remake's are battle-ready and beautiful! If I can't afford those I'm definitely getting a Cold Steel Hand-and-A-Half sword and no matter what I'm getting one of their Katanas for my pappy. Though...I'm thinking he may enjoy this one. Why do you think this is so superior to the Katana in terms of one vs the other with equal swordsmen?
Looks like CS never got back to you, and I realize this comment is 8 years old, but in my opinion the biggest disadvantage most katanas have is that they're relatively short compared to most other two-handed swords. You can get one with a longer blade but they're much harder to find and in most cases cost twice as much (Compare CS's katana to their O katana in terms of price). The blade on this saber is 6-8 inches longer than most katana blades, while still being balanced for one-handed use giving it an even greater reach advantage.
@@bagman234 All things being equal, skill wise, those few extra inches will make a bad day for the katana wielder . Although I guess, katana fans will argue that point, cos as we all know, katana are magic.
@zarnitintunzanyzack You would use an axe against zombies? Either you haven't thought this through, or you have the stamina of a Viking warrior. The idea with a spear is to not let them past the point of the spear, and even if they do, butting them with the spear would knock them back, or at least stall them to allow you to get space. In the inevitable scenario of corridor combat, that's where the fighting knife comes in. Straight through the eyeball.
@BlackWaltz5 It's uncomfortable to carry and wield though. I would prefer a light cavalry saber. The heavy cavalry sword would tweak the wrist. if wielded too long.
Well since this is a military saber adopted by the US Army's cavalry in 1860 the user of this saber would not risk running into any opponent with a zweihänder. I think he would be far to busy not beeing hit by bullits from rifled muskets, Sharps carbines, Colt revolvers or rounds of cannister and shell. Showing up to the ball with a zweihänder would just earn you a bullit in the head since the man with this sabre would also be armed with both revolver and carbine.
cold steel you do make great products.. but alot of people cant really afford them due to the pricing. i own both you saber and windlass steelcrafts heavy calvary saber as well. i bought your saber for 225 shipper and windlasses 165 shipped and they both preformed the same to my durability test (i hacked at dead limbs for a ittle bit about arm thick) i mean no offense in saying this but i think you should work on prices for your swords and i say this as a customer.
