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Specifications:

  1. Full length: 950 mm (~ 37 1/2'')
  2. Blade length: 770 mm (~ 30 1/3'')
  3. Grip length: 145 mm (~ 5 3/4'')
  4. Blade width at the cross-guard: 32 mm (~ 1 1/4'')
  5. Blade width at the end: 22 mm (~ 7/8'' )
  6. Center of balance: 90 mm from the cross-guard (~ 3 1/2'')
  7. Curvature: 20 mm (~ 6/8'')
  8. Thickness at the cross-guard: 2 mm (~ 1/16'')
  9. Tip thickness: 1 mm (~ 1/32'')
  10. Weight: 1175 g (2.6 lbs)
  11. Blade flexibility: 20 mm (~ 6/8”) with 170 g (~ 6 oz) sinker

Materials:

  • Blade — steel 65G (US 1566, G15660, Germany 66Mn4, Ck67)
  • Cross-guard and pommel — steel 40A (US 1040, G10400, Germany C40, Ck40)
  • Grip — leather

Slavic Saber “Swift”

The Swift is a versatile, maneuverable and extremely comfortable sparring weapon. A wonderful beveled grip unique to these sabers provides reliable control of the blade, allowing for an effortless cutting action and thrusting executed with the ease of western swords. With the Swift in your hand, you can create a flurry of steel no opponent can withstand.

The Swift is a great choice for both experienced and beginner sword fighters, as a training or a tournament weapon. If you are a collector, Swift will be a wonderful and extraordinary addition to your collection.

Are you engaged in medieval reenactment? The Slavic fighting style is unique, and the Swift will help you make an undoubtedly unforgettable impression as a traditional warrior whilst maintaining historical integrity.

Areas of use:

  • WMA / HEMA
  • SCA / Cut & Thrust
  • Battle of the Nations
  • Reenactment
  • Collecting

 

A small dive into history:

Introduced in Europe in IX century by Magyar and Turkish warriors, sabers continued to evolve in South-Eastern Europe. The word “saber” comes from Hungarian “szabla”. This example represents a relatively early stage of this great weapon’s evolution. However, at this stage the saber was a highly maneuverable weapon well suited both for horseback and foot combat.

Despite the fact that the main purpose of sabers is to slash and cut, this particular sword also copes very well with thrusting. This means that some sword fighting techniques used for straight medieval swords can easily be applied with this saber.

The Swift corresponds to archaeological findings dated X-XI centuries. The moderately curved blade indicates the Hungarian origins of this sword, which was adopted and creatively reinterpreted by South-West Slavic tribes. The cross-guard is shorter compared to typical Hungarian sabers and is completely symmetrical - at that point in history we can already observe the development of asymmetrical cross-guards in Hungarian sabers and curving of the true-edge side of the cross-guard toward the grip. The handle still has a very mild reverse curvature, and near the pommel the curvature increases, denoting one of the future evolutions of the slavic sabre.

Later in XIV and XV centuries Slavic sabers were divided in two distinctive types: curved sabers derived from Mongolian types and swords with more straight blades, almost like the presented example but with the point of balance drastically shifted forward.

Sabers were popular in XIV and XV centuries in the Don river areas, and in XVI century they became a specialty weapon of the famous Cossacks. However, such blades still had balance point at 3 ¾ inches from the guard which is a sign of the relatively early stage of the evolution and makes this saber really comfortable for the unmounted sword fight.

Slavic Saber “Swift”

Tournament & Sparring Saber

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Specifications:

  1. Full length: 960 mm (~ 37 6/8'')
  2. Blade length: 770 mm (~ 30 3/8'')
  3. Grip length: 135 mm (~ 5 3/8'')
  4. Blade width at the cross-guard: 32 mm (~ 1 1/4'')
  5. Blade width at the end: 23 mm (~ 7/8'')
  6. Center of balance: 120 mm from the cross-guard (~4 6/8'')
  7. Curvature: 20 mm (~ 6/8'')
  8. Thickness at the cross-guard: 3 mm (~ 1/8'')
  9. Tip thickness: 3 mm (~ 1/8'')
  10. Weight: 1200 g (~ 2.65 lbs)
  11. Blade flexibility: 12 mm (~ 1/2”) with 170 g (~ 6 oz) sinker

Materials:

  • Blade — steel 65G (US 1566, G15660, Germany 66Mn4, Ck67)
  • Cross-guard and pommel — steel 40A (US 1040, G10400, Germany C40, Ck40)
  • Grip — leather

Training Slavic Saber

No pain – no gain, right? Well, we do not completely agree with the formula, but we are sure that effort and hard work is what you need to get to the next level. Some heavy training with this saber will definitely move you up a notch.

It is designed as a heavier and sturdier version of the Swift. Getting prepared for a saber tournament? This is your best option if you want to get in shape quickly. Want to gain some speed for your strikes with your favourite weapon? The increased weight of this saber will make your movements lightning fast once you get back to your regular one, while thicker blade ensures a long service in the most harsh operating conditions.

Areas of use:

  • Heavy training / Solo drills
  • Sparring
  • Reenactment
  • Collecting

Although it is believed that the saber is a typical eastern weapon, a straight sword was more common amongst the Arabs and Persians from VII to XIV century - just like in Europe. But nomads - such as Pechenegs and Khazars - loved the sabers. Light riders armed with sabers did a lot of harm to the local population of eastern Kievan Rus’. Naturally, thanks to frequent encounters, this kind of weapon became widespread among the Slavs, and, subsequently, migrated to Europe.

The fashion for the curvature changed through the ages: X-XIII century sabers have a slight and even curvature - just like Cossacks’ saber of the late XIX century. And in the XIV century they became more curved and heavier; in the early XVIII century sabers straightened up again. The production of sabers was not fundamentally different from the production of swords. However, usually there were much fewer furnishings on them and sabers did not have such a symbolic meaning, which was attributed to the straight swords, more familiar for Europeans.

Training Slavic Saber

Heavy Training & Drills Saber

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Specifications:

  1. Full length: 965 mm (~ 37'')
  2. Blade length: 780 mm (~ 30 3/4'')
  3. Grip length: 150 mm (~ 6'')
  4. Blade width at the cross-guard: 31 mm (~ 1 1/8'')
  5. Blade width at the end: 22 mm (~ 1'')
  6. Center of balance: 90 mm from the cross-guard (~ 3 1/2'')
  7. Curvature: 45 mm (~ 1 6/8'')
  8. Thickness at the cross-guard: 2 mm (~ 1/16'')
  9. Tip thickness: 1 mm (~ 1/32'')
  10. Weight: 1170 g (2.58 lbs)
  11. Blade flexibility: 20 mm (~ 6/8”) with 170 g (~ 6 oz) sinker

Materials:

  • Blade — steel 65G (US 1566, G15660, Germany 66Mn4, Ck67)
  • Cross-guard and pommel — steel 40A (US 1040, G10400, Germany C40, Ck40)
  • Grip — leather

Mongolian Saber “Viper”

Insidious, lightning fast and ruthless, the Viper сarries the spirit of a steppe warrior who has learned to thrive in deadly conditions. The very first touch gives you a taste of this sword’s nature, which is very different to western swords. This saber was created for a furious, violent and unprincipled battle. With the Viper, you can shower your opponents with a hail of blows, stinging them from all sides with continuous strikes, flowing from one strike to the next in every direction.

Do you want to add something special to your collection of blades? This mongolian saber will bring the mysteries of the East to your collection.

Does sword fighting make your heart beat faster and warm your blood? The Viper can give you a decisive advantage in the most difficult tournament battles and will serve you well as your training sword.

Areas of use:

  • WMA / HEMA
  • SCA / Cut & Thrust
  • Battle of the Nations
  • Reenactment
  • Collecting

 

A small dive into history:

When early and relatively primitive forms of the saber were introduced in Europe, this weapon was evolving in its own unique way in the Great Steppe and its borders. This example represents the early Mongolian stage of saber development. It was popular and widespread in the territory from Ural to the South Principalities of Kievan Rus at the time.

Its length and relatively light weight makes this sword maneuverable yet capable of delivering very strong blows. Reverse curvature of the hilt ensures optimal hand grip in a circular motion and a moderate curvature of its blade allows for solid thrusts. This was close to being the perfect cavalry weapon, and is very dangerous in the hands of a foot soldier.

In early XIII century this weapon could have been used by both a Cuman horseman or a Russian warrior of any Southern principality. It was less popular (but not unusual) in more northern regions, such as Novgorod, Pskov or Turov.

Mongolian Saber “Viper”

Tournament & Sparring Saber

Out of stock

Specifications:

  1. Full length: 950 mm (~ 37 3/8'')
  2. Blade length: 763 mm (~ 30'')
  3. Grip length: 140 mm (~ 5 1/2'')
  4. Blade width at the cross-guard: 30 mm (~ 1 1/8'')
  5. Blade width at the end: 22 mm (~ 1'')
  6. Center of balance: 100 mm from the cross-guard (~3 7/8'') 100
  7. Curvature: 45 mm (~ 1 6/8'')
  8. Thickness at the cross-guard: 3 mm (~ 1/8'')
  9. Tip thickness: 3 mm (~ 1/8'')
  10. Weight: 1225 g (~ 2.7 lbs)
  11. Blade flexibility: 12 mm (~ 1/2”) with 170 g (~ 6 oz) sinker

Materials:

  • Blade — steel 65G (US 1566, G15660, Germany 66Mn4, Ck67)
  • Cross-guard and pommel — steel 40A (US 1040, G10400, Germany C40, Ck40)
  • Grip — leather

Training Mongolian Saber

This particular saber is designed for heavy training as a substitute of our Viper model. Getting prepared for a saber tournament? This is your best option if you want to get in shape quickly. Want to gain some speed for your strikes with your favourite weapon? The increased weight of this saber will make your movements lightning fast once you get back to your regular one, while thicker blade ensures a long service in the most harsh operating conditions.

Areas of use:

  • Heavy training / Solo drills
  • Sparring
  • Reenactment
  • Collecting

During the Mongol invasion two medieval concepts of warfare collided: the European and the Asian. The first one was focused on close combat, while the second concept, on the contrary, focused on ranged combat. The tactic was to wear down the enemy with a rain of arrows, break its ranks and demoralize, and after that finish it off in hand-to-hand combat. The Mongolian army of the conquest period brought this tactic to perfection.

The main blade weapon of Mongolian soldiers was a saber. Mongolian sabers had different appearance, and even more variety was brought by the weapons of conquered peoples, so it is difficult to single out any particular type of saber and call it Mongolian. In general, the Mongolian sabers had a slight curvature (like all sabers of that time), could have a guard in the form of a cross or in the form of a disk. The length was about a meter.

Training Mongolian Saber

Heavy Training & Drills Saber

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