The sabre is a curved, single-edged sword associated above all with cavalry, and used across Europe and Asia from the medieval period into the twentieth century.Why cavalry curved the bladeA straight blade delivered from a moving horse tends to stick. A curved edge draws as it lands and releases cleanly, which matters a great deal when the alternative is losing your weapon at a gallop. The knuckle bow protects the hand without adding the weight of a full cage.Ours are hand-forged from high-carbon steel with leather-wrapped grips.Please check your local law before ordering.