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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.

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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.

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.

Yes, I've watched lots of his videos. Lots of good history and well presented. Skallagrim also has good informative videos.