Cold
Steel CS-88ICS 1908 Indian Cavalry
Saber, Steel Scabbard.
What makes an ideal a cavalry saber? To
impale your enemies in the charge, you need a narrow stiff blade with a
sharp point. In the mêlée, on an immobile horse, you need a wide,
curved, semi flexible blade for cutting and slashing. The
British set up a committee to study this quandary and, in 1908, settled
on a saber whose long suit was the thrust. It had a narrow, 35"
long blade, a thick cross section and a sharp point. It had an excellent
bowl shaped hand guard and a grip that automatically brought the point
“in line” for the perfect thrust. It was easy to carry too, as its
scabbard had two rings for suspending it from one’s belt or attaching
it to a saddle. Eventually adopted by the Indian Army, it’s still
issued today as the 1908 Indian Army Cavalry Saber.
The president of Cold Steel has
become quite fond of this saber after fencing extensively with it and we
are now proud to offer our interpretation of this fantastic weapon. It
replicates the original lines with only a slightly lighter gauge steel
for the bowl guard (for improved balance), and a more durable plastic
grip. In our tests this saber has proven ideal for ground combat as well
as on the saddle, and, when well sharpened, can deliver a frightfully
effective cut as well. 35"
1050 carbon steel blade, 42" overall, plastic grip, steel guard and
furniture, metal scabbard.
CS88ICS -
Cold Steel 1908 Indian Cavalry Saber, Steel Scabbard
Retail: $380.00
Oso Grande Price: $227.99
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