Sabre Thompson

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Sabre Thompson

The Cold Steels® Thompson Sabre is not a replica of an existing historical model. Rather, it is a newly developed, modern battle saber. It takes its name from Cold Steel® President Lynn C. Thompson, who designed it. The Thompson Sabre was manufactured to Lynn's exact specifications. Lynn has practiced historical European, Japanese, and Filipino martial arts for decades and has trained with everything from short, lightweight machetes to medieval two-handed swords. From all these different sources, Lynn selected the features she preferred and incorporated them into the Thompson Sabre.

Here's what it says: I wanted to create a fighting sword. Not in the sense of a dueling sword, but a true swashbuckler's sword for the modern martial artist. When it comes to facing multiple adversaries, I consider the cutting edge more important than the point. It offers more ways to block, parry, counter, and move without being pricked in a careless second. As a result, the Thompson saber, whether on foot or horseback, is primarily designed for slashing, though it remains a good thrusting weapon. It was sanded to my exact specifications. Starting from the tip, the first 15 cm are razor-sharp. Then, the blade gradually becomes less sharp towards the handle. This means it's still strong enough to effectively block, parry, or even strike an opponent's sword. The blade is deeply blued and is therefore not only better protected against corrosion but also harder to spot in the frenetic pace of battle.

The Thompson Sabre's guard plate is a modified version of the 1904 saber's guard plate and offers excellent hand protection. The generously sized handle is wrapped in ray skin and offers enough space even for large, modern fencing gloves. Included in the scope of delivery is a durable sheath made of sturdy leather and steel, with a belt loop for easy carrying.

Carbon steel 1055

The carbon content and relatively low levels of other materials in this steel make it a very stable material, free from the brittleness inherent in most high-carbon steels. This steel is ideal for blades that require high impact resistance and is therefore often used for large fixed knives, machetes, and swords.

Details:

- Blade material: 1055 carbon steel

- Total length: approx. 95.9cm

- Blade length: approx. 81.3 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 8 mm

- Handle: approx. 14.6 cm long, stingray skin with wrapped cord
- Weight: approx. 958 g

- Incl. leather sheath with blackened steel fittings

- Cold Steel® item number: 88ebts

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