Antique swords: The British 1821 light cavalry sword is a good sword

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[@andrewplck]

"Hey folks! Matt Easton here, Schola Gladiatoria. This is 1821 patterb light cavalery sword. It is a good sword! Cheers guys!" :D

[@christopherdrekr1078]

Klarisha Williams why are you asking someone in the comments for a price on a sword !?

[@JustGrowingUp84]

Dammit Matt, you're converting me into a (European) saber fan! I must admit, I was never particularly interested in this general type of sword before I started watching your videos. Heck, I even dreamed of using the British 1857 Royal Engineers pattern, in an actual dream I've had while sleeping, and I almost never dream about using swords (with the notable exception of lightsabers).

[@scholagladiatoria]

Zombigotron Hah. Well as a religion it makes a lot more sense than Scientology or most others.

[@JustGrowingUp84]

scholagladiatoria Heh, and I'm fine with you as its prophet, so long as you don't become like an American televangelist: "Give onto me 1000$, and I'll chase your illness away with The Most Holy British 1821 Light Cavalry Pattern, The Slayer Of Demons!" Edit: To be clear, it's only a joke! I've made it because I have just watched a John Oliver video on televangelists, and it seemed like a funny connection. I have nothing against people who use Patreon, like Skallagrim or Lindybeige, on the contrary!

[@100RAmen]

scholagladiatoria true，saber is a religion! I frequently tell people if they die holding a saber, they would go to Saber Heaven and have number of sabers (depending on one's achieve in swordsmanship) as wings that can use for flying and can be pulled out magically for fencing.

[@JustGrowingUp84]

100RAmen That reminds me of Archangel Gabriel in Legion (2010).

[@JustGrowingUp84]

ilzen ver'khaan I personally tend to vary my spelling between British and American, just in order to... spice things up. So sometimes I'll write "theatre" and other times "theater", sometimes in the same paragraph if I'm feeling particularly cheeky. ;)

[@mallardtheduck406]

You hit the nail on the head Matt, "New isn't always better."

[@johnharvey5412]

Sometimes when you compromise, you end up with a spadroon. Then nobody's happy.

[@ME-hm7zm]

John Harvey I like spadroons :D

[@johnharvey5412]

Michael Eversberg II They're... cute, I guess?

[@ToabyToastbrot]

I don't realy know anything about swords, may I ask, what is wrong with a spadroon?

[@ME-hm7zm]

***** Typically, it was an attempt to have a broadsword cutting style blade with smallsword style fencing balance. The infamous version - the 1796 - tended to be too back-weighted to be a good cutter and too flexible and broad-tipped to be a good thruster.

[@HaNsWiDjAjA]

+ToabyToastbrot Matt made a video about that, look it up. In short, its a halfway house that did nothing well. While all weapons are compromises of features to a degree, the spadroon took it so far that it rendered it ineffective as a sword.

[@Dth091]

People who complain about "compromise designs" don't know the first thing about engineering..

[@andrewmillburg3167]

Your videos are like a drug. So addicting to watch, and extremely informative and well done. You truly have my gratitude for making them.

[@jerome96114]

If it is so difficult to move around in that room due to all the swords, Matt, of course feel free to gift some of them to me or other subscribers. Your fans are always here to lighten your burden. :-)

[@SlurponMuhdickKillTheState]

***** I'd gladly carry the burden of that 1821 for him.

[@portkapul1283]

***** he does sell them online

[@SlurponMuhdickKillTheState]

Port Kapul I could never afford an original in any decent condition.

[@JustGrowingUp84]

Slurpon Muhdick Some of them are not that expensive, unless you live on an income of like 1$ per day or so (in which case, I'm sorry). From the prices on his website, I've seen that you can buy a decent antique for as low as ~300 British pounds (+shipping, of course). Let's say the total price would be 500-600$. (I like using the $ sign because it's both a currency more well known internationally, and because its easily available on my keyboard, but I'm not American). So maybe, if you manage to save for a couple of years 20-25 bucks per month, you could get one, no matter where you live? If not, then maybe 10$/month for five years? Definitely within you lifetime (I hope!)...

[@SlurponMuhdickKillTheState]

Zombigotron Still a bit steep for me. I would rather buy a brand new reproduction in 9260 spring steel for about $300. Its a fucking shame I can only find ONE place that makes a faithful reproduction and not in the 2 or 3 kinds of steel I would accept for a combat ready modern blade.

[@axebattler6604]

It would be interesting if Matt did a video explaining which saber is his favorite and why.

[@andrewherbert9938]

So pleased I found your Chanel , I used to have a small sword collection unfortunately before the advent of KZbin, would have found this channel so useful

[@tSp289]

Glad to hear you say this, partially because the one you featured in an earlier video is to my eyes the single prettiest sword of any type I've seen. I know that's not a good basis for choosing one, but I'm glad it's not just about the looks!

[@alvarovazquez6485]

Love your videos, keep up the amazing work you´re doing, you´re making me want to get into military sabre. cheers.

[@madichelp0]

"Hey guys, I'm Matt Easton" YOU DIDN'T SAY YOUR ICONIC INTRO "Hey guys, Matt Easton here."!!! IS THIS HOW CIVILIZATION ENDS!?!? D:

[@djizomdjinn]

I recall vaguely something you said in another video to the effect of "a man armed with a bayonet, all things being equal, will beat out a saber wielder". Now, I may be misremembering, but I'd be very interested in your thoughts on the matchup of a saber against bayonet. (a video perhaps? ;) )

[@harjutapa]

I still think about this video fairly frequently. This is the video that turned me into a saber fanatic.

[@patstrzeszewski3240]

I really want a good replica of this now

[@joelsanders984]

Matt "I dont want to waffle on too long"........ isnt that why we watch these videos?

[@bedeodempsey5007]

There's a couple of those on eBay, imported by Tiffany of NY, for use in the American Civil War.

[@JohnDoe-kg4zn]

Would love to hear more about the 1853!

[@medicinemandude8426]

Hi there! Firstly I would like to say that I absolutely love this channel! Secondly a suggestion if I may: how about a video about messers?

[@TheIamfrustrated]

I’m playing a wizard in a DND campaign. She is carrying a 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre for flavour but she may upgrade to this just on your advice.

[@100dfrost]

Matt, thank-you. I'm finally beginning to see the "Logic of Swords". What is good, what is great, what is etc. It escaped me because it is actually logical, I guess. Maybe I should say, rather, that I"m beginning to see it. Its starting to make sense. Once again, thank-you. Dante.

[@JustClaude13]

The classic long, slender backsword actually dates back 2,000 years in East Asia. Straight single edged swords from the Qin and Tang Dynasties were highly prized in early Imperial Japan and were the ancestors of the tachi and katana swords. They were the dominant blades among the Khazar and Sassanians trough at least the 7th centuries before curved blades from the steppes began displacing them. Check out the ring-pommel swords (Huan shou dao) The backsword has a very long history because they worked really well.

[@ramisabreur7961]

This type of sword is very awesome indeed ! What about the 1821 heavy cavalry was it a good sword? What's your opinion about the French cuirassiers sword ?

[@scholagladiatoria]

Rami sabreur The 1821 heavy was the same blade and grip as this, but with a shell guard instead of the 3-bar guard. So you could say that it was a bit better. The cuirassier swords are nice objects, but they cannot really cut properly because of the cross-section of the blade. They are really thrusters and very good at that, but I prefer a blade that can both cut and thrust.

[@RelativelyBest]

scholagladiatoria I'm sure you get this question all the time, but do you have a favorite sword? Or, more specifically, do you have a favorite saber?

[@althesmith]

I think, although it might seem uncomfortable to some, the "ears" on the backstrap, besides durability, seem to help a bit with edge alignment, at least that's one thing I notice with my 1796.

[@SixGunLover]

Hi Matt - just stumbled across your channel recently and love it. It’s a fantastic resource for those of us with an interest in history, swords, HEMA etc. You do a great job of being informative (and backed up by real historical sources), articulate and entertaining with minimal editing - thanks for all your hard work. My question is - while understanding that there is no ‘perfect’ or ‘ideal’ sword, and that the cut vs. thrust debate is more a situational spectrum in which compromise sometimes led to designs that were less practical in both regards, what model design(s) would you recommend as the best of the bunch in terms of ‘all-purpose’ saber design? In other words, given your extensive experience with antiques and practice with saber fencing, if you had to settle on a single design (or handful of designs) of saber for fencing with, what would you recommend? Thanks heaps for your time - keep up the great work.

[@shanerogers24]

Best video you've done to date Matt.

[@SlurponMuhdickKillTheState]

Its not just an excellent sword. It just has that sex appeal to me. I can just tell it was crafted with love by a master sword maker.

[@Washeek]

+Slurpon Muhdick Weren't these already factory made?

[@achromaticcold]

The 1821 looks like a great sword, actually.

[@GaudialisCorvus]

Yesss, I love this sword!

[@mbalazs3544]

well made love these weapon analyze videos

[@danhodg1]

it looks like a beautiful sword, compromise cut and thrust all the way!

[@rajanpillai4994]

Your videos are very useful to know about various types of swords. I am really interested in British sabres and Indian tulwar. Could you please explain about the hilt making of both swords along with the leather wrapping with brass wires of sabres. Please explain in detail. I wish to make a replica of both.

[@CableW11]

Could you do something on the 1803 Infantry sabre?

[@-MacCloud-]

I like that one alot . Sabers are certainly growing on me

[@Sheonai]

Matt, you're becoming the HEMA version of Thomas Kuhn. Keep up the good work!

[@alexanderguesthistorical7842]

In my own, humble opinion, not as a sword user, but having owned and wielded one, the 1821 LCS is the most fabulous, fabulous design. Slightly too long for my short 5'1" frame, as I prefer 28" maximum blades. But nevertheless, Matt points out all the salient points. It's probably because it was so ubiquitous, that it has been largely overlooked in "popularity" for more dramatic swords like the 1796 LCS. But that ubiquity is testament to it's worth and value. It might be the "white sliced bread" of swords, but white sliced bread has been around for a very long time and fed many people! In my view, it is overall, for a general sword design, predicated on all aspects of military sword use (thrust/cut/hand protection etc), and not favouring one aspect over another, the best balance use sword design ever. Due to the times it was designed and produced in, it could be manufactured in large quantities, to a standardised proof system. It's really only the change to a thrust-centric use system which rendered them "obsolete", with the introduction of the 1897, followed by the 1908 pattern. Although speaking without the benefit of using one, it seems to me that the current 1897 pattern is a retrograde step, to a pattern which has a somewhat reduced functionality, and definitely less good looking than the 1821. But then, they are really only dress swords now, and are straight bladed, presumably for easy manufacture and thus low cost and easy maintenance. No wonder. I think Prince Charles (or possibly William), when he becomes King, he should change the regulation pattern back to the 1821, personally.

[@jft4820]

Interesting as this was, I was waiting for you to stop shaking the damn thing and pull it out of it's scabbard!

[@manicmechanic1881]

I've got one of these wish I could get someone to tell me how to date production on it

[@11calman]

scholagladiatoria pretty interesting mate, yep love it

[@morrobaydan]

I wasn't interested in sabers until I started watching your videos. I wasn't really interested in swords. Your videos have me caring about the difference between three different patterns of English cavalry sabers.

[@scholagladiatoria]

Daniel Guthrie lol, this is an ultimate compliment :-)

[@morrobaydan]

scholagladiatoria It is sincere.

[@RobKinneySouthpaw]

Great, now I want one. Better start saving.

[@calicojack7029]

I've got a deep love for sabers, but unfortunately I'm left handed which kinda scuppers me in terms of guards. :(

[@ChaoticNarrative]

Speaking of Personal Preference, despite mass opinion, I really do like the 1796 British Sergeant and Drummers Sabre(probably due to being a Rapier fencer primarily), as for Cavalry Sabres, I like the Napoleonic Light Cavalry Sabre. We all, as swordsmen, have our favourite piece of steel. That's my 2 pence... As for everyone else, what is your favourite sword?

[@thatchannel195]

1821 style and 1796 are probably my favorite sabres. Along with the us 1860.

[@ivanharlokin]

Very interesting video, as always, Matt. Somewhat off-topic, have you seen the Polish sabre video on Skallagrim's channel?

[@rogerhooper7050]

Didn't the original pattern 1821 have a pipe-back that may have hindered cutting ability? I believe after a few years that aspect of the blade design was changed.

[@MrMonkeybat]

How was Charles Reeves able to patent the 1853 full width tang? Its basically just a knife grip, he has rediscovered the langmesser. You say its more oval but in the video it looks more rectangular and less likely to turn than the 1821 grip. And it would be fairly easy to make it more rectangular by using thinner grip scales.

[@lancerd4934]

Why does the officers' version lack the ears and rivet through the tang? If it makes the hilt construction stronger and the grip less likely to come loose it seems like a step backwards to remove that particular feature.

[@scholagladiatoria]

lancer D A few reasons - I should make a video about this :-)

[@HeavensBladeTM]

Those swords are beautiful!

[@k314cobra6]

Col dovuto permesso Ti correggo....quella in mano non è una spada ma una sciabola da cavalleria.

[@HeavensBladeTM]

K 3 14 Cobra ahh.... yeah.. I can't really understand, sorry.

[@12345DJay]

any sword that does not give you the ability to end your opponent rightly suffers from bad design.. . . . therefore, the british 1821 light cavlary sabre is a shitty sword.

[@AnotherDuck]

Speaking of compromises, I'm curious about the material's strengths and weaknesses, and what effect that has on weapon design. To pick a pair of simple examples, bronze swords can't be the size of steel swords, and the katana is significantly influenced by having to produce a good sword out of crappy iron. Would that be an interesting topic for a video?

[@pilgrim33]

Excellent, thank you.

[@woff1959]

I thought that was a great presentation, Matt, really informative, thanks. I have one slight quibble, namely, your saying the "backsword" (presumably you mean "sabre") was used for from 1500 to 1900-odd in Europe. If you'd said "Western Europe", I'd have to agree. But what about Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans? There, the sabre was the weapon of choice from around the Ninth C onwards until WWI. After all, the oldest sabres known to archaeology (at least that I know of) are from c.670 in the Avar Empire. They seem to have spread to Central and East Asia from there. They were regularly used by Byzantines -- and their successors; in Hungary and Poland and on the Ukrainian Steppe and Russia throughout this period. Perhaps it might be a good idea to stop thinking of Europe ending at "the gates of Vienna"? :)

[@kingswoodkid1985]

1796 sword for heavy cavalry, thank you, very much!

[@boomtaylor8297]

Yeah I thought that I thought he might be thinking the 1776 light sabre

[@akoponen]

Just curious if you are a fan of George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman books. Not that they get deep into the fencing scenes in terms of which swords and each nuance of how each swing or parry went. But they do cover much of the time you seem to be most interested in.

[@scholagladiatoria]

Alex Koponen Yes I am, though they are quite repetitive.

[@justsomeguy3931]

I really like that design, if you closed in the gaps in the hilt with leaves etc like later swords I'd call it "perfect" because you can't wring any more advantages out of the sword without giving away something else, and it's balance of characteristics is a "good spec" to use RPG terms. I always appreciate your videos and information. I hope the comments help and you don't think I'm a troll lolz

[@klavakkhazga3996]

Hi Matt! I started transcripting a spanish sabre treatise from 1852, do you have any opinion on Spain's fencing evolution and sources? As far as I'm reading I recognise similarities with french saber (although maybe these are things common to all of them, I don't know yet) and terms borrowed from earlier spanish rapier masters.

[@kurtweber7085]

Oh look, I have that sword laying right here... I would not want to walk around barefoot in your house at night!

[@VTPSTTU]

I don't have any experience using swords, so I can't speak to whether this sword is a good sword. I will say that the 1821 is a beautiful sword. If I were collecting, I'd love to have one.

[@beng808]

These look so similar to the American 1860 light cavalry saber. There has to be some relationship

[@scholagladiatoria]

The American 1860 was a development of the 1840, which itself was a copy (more or less) of the French 1822 light cavalry sword.

[@ColboyMontana]

Great video

[@beareggers]

Do you have any experience with the U.S. 1833 Dragoon sabre? I've heard they were modeled after 1821 sword, but I was wondering how they compare to each other.

[@CZOV]

Ofc a brit in 1853 patented the knife tang... How the wheel isn't a british patent beats me.

[@Fiddlevlad]

Thank you so much for your vids! Love every single one of them and am in the long (but amazingly entertaining) process of watching all of them chronologically - hopefully in a year or so, I'll be watching your newest vids as they come out. I have a question: I live in Munich, Germany so, as far as I know, the only HEMA club here is the Gladiatores München. Do you know anyone from the club and can you tell me if it's worth joining up? Thank you in advance. Cheers.

[@scholagladiatoria]

Is there not still a branch of Ochs in Munich? I know of Gladiatores and they seem to be doing really good stuff, though I don't think I know them personally. Thanks for watching!

[@Fiddlevlad]

Thank you for the reply! I didn't know about Ochs at all, I'll keep their existence in mind. Any particular reason to choose one over the other?

About that, I would love to see video from you about so called "mamluk sabres" or the oriental swords brought back by British officers and other countries's people afterward, or/and made locally etc. History of those sabres seems great and I don't know a lot about those. I only read several things like what is written on wikipedia and that's not a lot. And since it is your favorite period... I hope to see a vid or two about that one day ! Thanks you !

[@RelativelyBest]

***** I always found the Mameluke trend interesting - it's a great example of how fashion can factor into the popularity of a certain type of sword. The Mameluke sword was basically the katana of its day: Not necessarily superior to the European styles, but with considerable exotic allure. They became so popular we still see them to this day in modern ceremonial swords. There are actually examples of sabers that have had their knucklebows removed so at to look more like Mameluke swords, probably by poorer soldiers who couldn't afford the real thing.

RelativelyBest what is interesting to see is that they started to change the blade after a while and fixed an European blade to a mamluk like handle. I suppose because the exotic side of it was too... Exotic to handle ?

[@RelativelyBest]

***** Well, we've seen in several of Matt's videos that people often did that sort of thing, trading influences between English and Indian swords and so on. And from what I've seen, some Mamelukes were more "authentic" than others. That said, I suspect it was easier to stick a tried and true saber blade on a Mameluke hilt than design a blade that was both a serviceable weapon and looked the part. Especially when you still had to account for tactics and military standards. Most of the swords brought back from Egypt by Napoleon were more like souvenirs, as I understand it - they didn't suddenly decide to replace their old swords with Mameluke scimitars. People just liked "the look." If you look at the British 1831 General Officer's sword, it does have the wedge-shaped blade more common on middle eastern swords, but is usually less curved like the more cut-and-thrust-ish English swords. Of course, the General Officer's sword wasn't made for heavy duty fighting, since officers of such a high rank weren't expected to get their hands dirty.

That's precisely my problem : why did those officers without fighting opportunity did have sabres that were modified ? Why removing the curve of the authentic sabre ? If you want to be a show off, why adapting the blade ? Why not keeping the "souvenir" directly without having to start to create new sabres with hilts "à la mameluk" and blade "à la european" ? You don't win anything by doing that. All you do is saying "well, you know, I have an industrialized blade fixed to my hilt so it looks like it is oriental but it is not, it is just a cheap blade with a beautiful hilt." I always supposed it was precisely to be used on the terrain that they were modified. I would love to have the opinion of Matt about that.

[@RelativelyBest]

***** Well, like I said, we're essentially talking about a fashion trend caused by an outbreak of orientalism. It probably had very little to do with the Mameluke sword's merits as a weapon. Basically, people wanted these swords because they looked smashing on your hip or resting on your mantle piece and made all the other officers jealous. But since swords were still widely used, they were still expected to serve a practical role, so some hybridization was bound to occur. As for the 1831 pattern, my guess would be that the British generals either thought a straighter blade looked more proper, or they were more comfortable using that type of blade, or both. Also note that this was three decades after Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, so by then the idea of what a Mameluke sword was supposed to look like might have shifted somewhat.

[@plasmathunderdx]

Witcher 3 has taught me that the only time you want to 'fight' on a horse is when you're charging or jousting. You get your legs chopped to death if you stay still

[@nathanl3624]

"...it is quite hard navigating around in this room with so many swords, let me tell you..." Rather a nice problem to have, really.

[@althesmith]

I would surmise that the grip of the 1821, with its grip both peened and pinned, was not very much if at all weaker than the "patent tang".

[@Xaglacionn]

I know you might not be an expert on modern military swords but I was wondering what you thought of so called "tactical" swords regarding their design and use in modern combat.

[@sejzfg]

Interesting review ! How would you compare the 1821 british light cavalry sword to the french 1822 light cavalry sword ?

[@1johnnygunn]

where might I purchase a quality replica, hopefully left-handed?

[@MegaRami14]

I think the only criticism i have with this sword is the hilt and i would rather have the 1857 Royal engineers hilt which looks more beautiful and far more protective than the 3 bars.Anyway, this sword is still oustanding .

[@scholagladiatoria]

Philipo Vadi The blades on those swords are essentially the same, just differing in size (one being cavalry the other infantry). Yes the 1857/Scinde guard is better if in steel, though the standard brass one is not as good at resisting cuts as the steel 3-bar hilt. I would go for a steel 1857 hilt though (or similar), yes.

[@erickornegay2835]

H Matt I know you love non-regngulation sabres as do I. I have a British 1821 light cav. with a Solingen made 1822french light cav Blade.

[@MrPanos2000]

Are you sure its a British sword? Could be used in Portugal, Spain, Germany and elsewhere

[@HobieH3]

Ok, I'm convinced. Where can I get one?

[@HobieH3]

Settled for 1853 & 1885 ;P

[@ericrhinehart9155]

Is shipping to Australia ever a problem?

[@broncosgjn]

+Eric rhinehart Hi Eric. I have had a few shipped. You are okay if the sender puts a good description on the object. EG "18th century antique sword" or "Reproduction 17th Century Rapier." They have an issue if they think it is a going to be used as a weapon. When they see that it is an antique or a replica of an antique I have not had any issues.

[@micahpardee1467]

excellent train of thought and a great argument haha you've convinced me

[@Eternaldream00]

I guess this has been asked a gazillion times but what is your most favorite sabre for fighting on foot?

[@PhilipCrook-s7j]

I have what appears to me to be a British 1821 Light Cavalry sword but it has a four bar guard and is only 27.5 inches long. Judging by the wire wound shagreen grip it was on officers's weapon but I cannot find a makers name or stamp on it. I am confused! Help. Philip crook

[@senatuspopulusqueromanus3011]

I'm not sure how much you know about American swords, but what do you think about the M1862 Light Cavalry Saber?

[@MrEdium]

So then swords like the 1885 Calvery Trooper Sword is a better sword than the 1796 Light Cavalry Saber ? Can you please review the 1885 because like you said, many writers write that the 1885 was Not a Good sword. Thank You.

[@scholagladiatoria]

I am not clear what your question is, sorry. The 1885 was a better sword in some regards and the 1796 light was better in other regards. The criticisms of the 1885 mostly centered on the quality control of manufacturing, not the design as such. Not to say that it doesn't have design problems, the main one being the grip which led to turning in the hand and not striking with the edge true.

[@MrEdium]

Thank You So Much. I was always told that the 1885 was a piece of garbage, Always Breaking, the problem with it being a "Jack of All Trades & a Master of None", but I was very interested in buying one, with it's "messer-like" construction, moderate curve & spear point. I thought it would be a Great sword but everyone I talked to would say it's Junk ! You were the 1st person to tell me about the grip, so I was about to give up on this sword. That's All, but now I imagine that it had problems with it's steel being to brittle. Anyway, Thank You for Your Quick Reply.

[@cameronbartlett1014]

That 1821 sword is really clean! Did you clean that yourself or is that just a very clean antique?

[@scholagladiatoria]

+cameron bartlett This one has just been kept really clean - someone may have cleaned it before me, but I didn't.

[@Getorixi]

Hey, I have decided to start getting a collection of Early Modern swords, with my focus being primarily on Prussia, Russia, the Commonwealth, and Austria. Anybody know where I should start looking when it comes to purchasing these swords? I'd prefer something battle ready.

[@abrahamhdz]

Interesting video... What do you think of the Spanish Cavalry swords?

[@markhatton7126]

What type os sword would an English dragoon have used in the Napoleonic period?

[@riannelson5040]

I am new to your channel. I love hearing about British swords. My family has found a sword in Illinois that to me looks like the 1853 sword with the full tang and the 5 bolts on the handle to secure the blade. Question: Are there any other French, or German or American swords with the full tang and 5 bolts in the handle? I was told by the family that this sword we found was from a relative who live from 1810 to 1900 but he had the sword in Illinois in about 1834. Is there a 3 hilt sword with the 5 bolts in the handle that is earlier than the 1853? Thanks

[@scholagladiatoria]

Hi, no that construction was patented (by Charles Reeves) in 1853. The earliest experimental examples date to 1852. Lots of 1853 pattern cavalry swords were exported to the USA during the US Civil War, so it likely dates from then. 1853 pattern swords were being made between 1853 and about 1885.

[@bobmilaplace3816]

I heard of a 18th century British sword with a Katana blade made from Toledo of all places, did that happen?

[@scholagladiatoria]

Bob Miplace Not that I'm aware of. I have however seen a renaissance German sword made 'in the style of' a Japanese sword.

[@bobmilaplace3816]

scholagladiatoria You mean those "Swiss Saber" type swords? Well I knew during the Nanban trade period Japan brought in Morion helms and breast plates. I was just wondering since in WW1 there was an Anglo Japanese alliance so I thought maybe sword types migrated.

[@Astyanaz]

Could you do something on saber fighting on foot. I am familiar with a number of cavalry sabers, but I don't know which of these would be suitable for use on foot. Also, are there any sabers made for use on foot. Also, what are your thoughts on the replicas made by Universal Swords. They make a wide range of good looking swords but I have never seen one in person.

[@GunFunZS]

Mr. Easton, I would be interested in your thoughts on the WWI versions of this sword as carried by the Royal Artillery, etc. They had steel guards, ray skin, and a different etch. Do you think they were functionally identical, or compromised or improved in some subtle way.

[@mgibbs88]

How similar are the British 1908 sword and the American 1913 "Patton" sword? Are they the same length and weight, do they have the same blade and hilt? Were they used the same way?

[@grazzitdvram]

Just wondering, do you have any intention of digging into the other designs used in europe during this time period? I'm sure it would be a pain in the ass but I'd enjoy your thoughts on them and... well sword porn, cheers!

[@scholagladiatoria]

grazzitdvram I have touched on French swords in the past and I do intend to do a video about the Prussian 1889.

[@SebastianSzukalski]

scholagladiatoria I recently bought a 1889 prussian pallasch (1st life guards hussars regiment), that thing is gorgeous. I'll look forward to your take on it

[@grazzitdvram]

+scholagladiatoria excellent, I look forward to it and apparently I have to dig thru your archive for the french swords

[@24thedalu]

scholagladiatoria There are very few videos about non British Sabers on KZbin. I would love to hear about your thoughts of for example the 1904 austro-hungarian cavalry sword or others frome Europe. Hope you will mix it up a bit in future :)

[@sergarlantyrell7847]

How come the officers version looks like it did away with the metal back strap?

[@scholagladiatoria]

Ser Garlan Tyrell The officer's still has the metal backstrap - it just doesn't have the rivet through the side 'ears'.

[@ulflidsman3064]

Very interesting indeed and a beautiful sword. I want one! Is it the very best cavalry sword if you look t the cut and thrust blades or is there a even better one out here? I agree that the heavy cavalry version gives you better hand protection but I hold the light cavalry version to be better looking. Some questions:1. I have read about the "Pipe back" versions. What is that?2. There are some presentation swords out there are they the same swords?3. I have also seen an "undress" sword. Is this a combat version?Hope you can helpCheers!

[@ulflidsman3064]

+Diktator Alexander Come again.

[@kaaajeee]

so living in victorian times and serving in british army, which sword would you Matt personally choose (if it wasnt regulated)? I know... context. well you could give us one per context. (cavalry, infantry, india, america, field, city, etc.)

[@aulukut]

Hello my name is Alper Ulukut, I have a question that is bouncing in my mind for some time and if you can share your thoughts about it I would be grateful. What is your opinion on paring a saber with a cutlass on the offhand so you use two swords? The reason for this question is i am a practitioner of kenjutsu for 10 years now and I specialize on two sword techniques. Also i am a big admirer of sabers. I have been bouncing this idea in my mind for years and I thought why don't I ask this to someone who is an expert on sabers?

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

Hi Matt, I realize this vid is over a year old but I just saw it and wanted to ask if you know of any good reproductions of this sword? The 1822 Light Cavalry Saber seems easy for me to find but I'd prefer something like what you presented in this vid!

[@maxwunsche2711]

Hi, I'm looking for a good quality replica of the 1821 - any recommendations? Great videos :-) Cheers from Germany!

[@guilherme95069]

who long would last a dead battle between 2 knights full armor equipped ?? I want to know the media, and I not talking about the best warriors, just situation where two enemies with: same weapons and counter weapons fight to death full equipped.

[@Altorin]

im sorry, everytime i hear "good sword" i think of the Collegehumor sketch Precious Plum

[@Dithyrambos-h5e]

Well, that certainly explains how you went from the previous 1821 video to the one after it, where you're suddenly sporting facial hair and talking about how you won't shave it until after FightCamp.

[@tatayoyo337]

So its better to have a Tulwar with a small shield ? Being able to attack at short range is better with a shield because first hits are most of the time blocked by the shield , and going to short range is easier and sometimes unavoidable ?

[@scholagladiatoria]

clubinglex A tulwar and shield/buckler is certainly a formidable combination. It worked well against sabres and bayonets.

[@HaNsWiDjAjA]

Better to have a sabre and two pistols, hehehe.