The development of repeating firearms, especially multi shot revolvers, tended to replace the sword as a close combat weapon after the Civil War. Sabers were still issued to cavalry on the western frontier, but often left behind when mobilized against Native Americans. Custer's men didn't have theirs at the Little Bighorn. I have pictures of a couple of Wyoming artillerymen who took swords to the Philippines in the Spanish American war, circa 1898. We will have videos on the US Model 1902 Officers sword and the 1913 Cavalry saber designed in part by Lieutenant George Patton. The 1902 model is still the dress sword for all Army branches of service but of course not intended for use in combat.
I'm currently looking at Malaysian edged weapons, several Kris at the moment. Lots to learn about that particular sword and its role in various cultures. The ones I've researched so far came from the Philippines. Thank you for your interest and patience. I'm out of my comfort zone and trying to learn.
I Love swords almost as much as I love historical firearms! Would love to have that Calvary Saber to put on the wall. Thanks again, Evan! Oh, and I always watched Zorro!
Very nice briefing on swords, Evan. As you’ve mentioned, we, the older guys, born in the 50s and 60s, like military swords. I wonder if you could add a few close up images of the guns and swords, maybe at the end of the videos. Thank you very much
Thanks for the comments and a good suggestion for close-ups. The agency videographer and I do a batch of videos at one time, so the next few will not feature closeups. We will keep it in mind for the next series. Yes, I like the 1840 and 1860 cavalry sabers. I have a 1913 "Patton" saber because I am also fascinated with him.
Stuart's Prussian adc, Von Borcke, used a German cut-and-thrust cavalry backsword. Unlike most of the time, it was kept very sharp and on one occasion actually beheaded someone in combat. There is no comparison between a sharpened and a dull sabre in cutting.
Might be interesting to note that the M1840 and M1860 cavalry sabers were based on earlier French sabers (the M1822) - although from what I've read the M1840 was considerably heavier. The NCO sword is derived from earlier spadroons that IIRC have their origin in Prussia in the late 18th century, but were also adopted in many other European nations like Britain and the Netherlands.
1840 was only an ounce or so heavier than the 1860. I've handled both, I think maybe there was a difference in balance but not a lot. Many preferred the 1840. Quite a few 1840s actually were produced in France at the Chattellerault facility. I believe both R.E. Lee and his son owned French-made 1840 pattern sabres.
Also you have 2 different types of sword there. The cavalry stuck with the saber. The other is a u.s. copy of a spadroon which was popular in the Napoleonic wars
I'm on the low end of the learning curve and not yet comfortable with terminology. I should have pointed out that the curved cavalry sabre was primarily a slashing/cutting implement while the straight sword was primarily a thrusting weapon. If I have been correctly informed, the thrust was more likely to inflict a lethal wound as the slash could be partially blunted by heavy clothing or other impediments.
I misspoke. The groove or channel in the blade is the fuller, not the ricasso. Got my words confused.
Correct
Sword culture is interesting in America. It was pretty much over by 1870 but saw a resurgence again in 1898
The development of repeating firearms, especially multi shot revolvers, tended to replace the sword as a close combat weapon after the Civil War. Sabers were still issued to cavalry on the western frontier, but often left behind when mobilized against Native Americans. Custer's men didn't have theirs at the Little Bighorn. I have pictures of a couple of Wyoming artillerymen who took swords to the Philippines in the Spanish American war, circa 1898. We will have videos on the US Model 1902 Officers sword and the 1913 Cavalry saber designed in part by Lieutenant George Patton. The 1902 model is still the dress sword for all Army branches of service but of course not intended for use in combat.
Swords and their history are a really interesting topic, looking forward to the next video!
I'm currently looking at Malaysian edged weapons, several Kris at the moment. Lots to learn about that particular sword and its role in various cultures. The ones I've researched so far came from the Philippines. Thank you for your interest and patience. I'm out of my comfort zone and trying to learn.
The French napoleonic light cavalry had curved blades but were trained to use the point as well
I Love swords almost as much as I love historical firearms! Would love to have that Calvary Saber to put on the wall. Thanks again, Evan!
Oh, and I always watched Zorro!
Calvary is where Jesus was crucified
Very nice briefing on swords, Evan. As you’ve mentioned, we, the older guys, born in the 50s and 60s, like military swords.
I wonder if you could add a few close up images of the guns and swords, maybe at the end of the videos.
Thank you very much
Thanks for the comments and a good suggestion for close-ups. The agency videographer and I do a batch of videos at one time, so the next few will not feature closeups. We will keep it in mind for the next series. Yes, I like the 1840 and 1860 cavalry sabers. I have a 1913 "Patton" saber because I am also fascinated with him.
Stuart's Prussian adc, Von Borcke, used a German cut-and-thrust cavalry backsword. Unlike most of the time, it was kept very sharp and on one occasion actually beheaded someone in combat. There is no comparison between a sharpened and a dull sabre in cutting.
Your wrist breaker sabre is based on the french model 1822 light and heavy cavalry sabre originally supplied to the US
Might be interesting to note that the M1840 and M1860 cavalry sabers were based on earlier French sabers (the M1822) - although from what I've read the M1840 was considerably heavier. The NCO sword is derived from earlier spadroons that IIRC have their origin in Prussia in the late 18th century, but were also adopted in many other European nations like Britain and the Netherlands.
1840 was only an ounce or so heavier than the 1860. I've handled both, I think maybe there was a difference in balance but not a lot. Many preferred the 1840. Quite a few 1840s actually were produced in France at the Chattellerault facility. I believe both R.E. Lee and his son owned French-made 1840 pattern sabres.
You make my 3rd shift job a breeze, love. The video's weather weather its moccasins or swords. You make it interesting.
Another enjoyable video, Evan. Very cutting edge. (Pardon the pun.)
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Why is this man calling a fuller a ricasso?
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Also you have 2 different types of sword there. The cavalry stuck with the saber. The other is a u.s. copy of a spadroon which was popular in the Napoleonic wars
I'm on the low end of the learning curve and not yet comfortable with terminology. I should have pointed out that the curved cavalry sabre was primarily a slashing/cutting implement while the straight sword was primarily a thrusting weapon. If I have been correctly informed, the thrust was more likely to inflict a lethal wound as the slash could be partially blunted by heavy clothing or other impediments.
I highly recommend hitting up Matt Easton at scholagladitoria.
Yes, I've watched lots of his videos. Lots of good history and well presented. Skallagrim also has good informative videos.