It would be good! Finding an original in decent shape is incredibly difficult now... but we'll see what we can do.

Yes! I need one!

@@scholagladiatoria there's at least a couple at Leeds. Maybe you might be able to get access for measurements?

Every man Yorkshire or not

It seems like your wish has been answered, since I checked the MRL and ACC websites and there seems to be a heavy cavalry sabre also by Windlass.

Me too. Like as soon as I saw the notification I got one

@@brianbabin6333 It turned out to be excellent. I haven't owned the CS version, but based on the stats and reviews I've seen, the Windlass has much better weight and balance at 30.2 oz vs. 35.6 oz for the CS. Mine came nice and sharp, although the period-correct steel scabbard will dull it quickly if you aren't careful when drawing it. Handles great, good flex, and I'm very pleased with what Matt and Windlass did with the design overall.

Surely it helps when aiming for items that were... not quite mass produced in the modern sense, but still churned out in numbers, in almost modern processes. Compare to the older stuff Matt worked on more directly. But... I'd lean towards not trusting my assumptions as well :)

Wonderful!

Just ordered mine, how does it feel?

@@1799to1815 it is very easy to wield. I'm partially disabled in my hands but it makes things so much easier. The grip is great. The weight and balance compliment this blade tremendously. I'm not paid or sponsored to say this but this is a masterpiece for a replica!

@@scholagladiatoria with my nerve damage this blade makes it so much easier to use. Thank you so much for the work you do Matt.

Great! Thanks for the details. I wish you good cutting.

and the glorious Spadroon!

I'd want to see that 1803 flank saber

This

So the only way to get one is by having it sent to friends in the US, right? I'm in Europe and considering this option because of the "no international shipping" disclaimer on both links. Anyway, looking forward to your review which I'm certain will feature a lot of cutting.

@@heirihunziker aye. That's the only way as of today, until it official comes in stock.

Yeah, and kudos to windlass as well they have been awesome lately. I imagine these more accurate swords will cost bit more than some of their models, but im sure enthusiasts will happily pay for this level quality.

@@lalli8152 they certainly have stepped up their game. If they went back and made v2.0 of their old models we would really be in a sword Renaissance!

its under 400, very reasonable

Yes! 100%

Always have to look back through and remind myself of all the options in British sword patterns. 1854 blade with 1827 Rifles hilt would be my first pick if we're looking at options for the next model.

Yup, I'm in on both the 1788 and 1845.

The point of balance is in the range of historical accuracy. Generally due to their structure these swords are weighted towards the front so they are almost historically accurate as well as the original swords differ from each other. What I wanted to ask if the weight is really at 800g and if the distal taper is that accurate at the end almost at the top. If you could have a caliper measurement I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you very much and happy new year!

I think Matt did a video on a synthetic that looked similar

I too would love some French sabres reproduced at a high level of quality

Just sell the Cold Steel one

@TheHazmate nah. Hate selling things and I'll probably blunt it for training and reenactment use.

Will we be able to buy these in the UK, they appear like they would fall foul of the curved sword law?

@@chrisroberts1440 , I'm American, so I'm not positive... BUT, I think the fact that they're actually hand-forged might mean that they're legal there in the UK. I believe the law states that there can be no curved blades (over 18" inches I believe), EXCEPT for those that are "traditionally made." Although, I would like to hear Matt's opinion on that as well!

@@andreweden9405 they may be available here then, it is a bit of an odd distinction really, it isn't like there is going to be massive difference in functionality. A handmade custom pen knife that locks is still illegal in public even if it cost £500 for example. Then trying to find logic in these laws is just a path to madness ;)

Hell, I'd even be happy with a FIVE-ball spadroon!😂 Seriously though, I was thinking the same thing, that it would be great if they made a good spadroon copy next!

Yeah, you're not wrong... I bought an original 1796 LC for $700 AUD 3 months ago, which is not much more at all than this replica. Mine's a pretty chunky boy too, but then again, I think they all were!

@@alfrede.neuman9082 That's good value. Mine was a similar price. It's wide but not heavy.

@@Theduckwebcomics Yeah, I was pretty pleased… When I bought it, the seller was under the impression that it was probably a Blücher, or even the later Dutch version, but probably not an actual British 1796. When I was inspecting it before buying it, I noticed the (very faint) but definitely present “Osborne” stamp on the spine just above the guard hiding under some dirt. Which along with the thinner guard (unlike the Bluchers or Dutch variants), and the shield shaped langets proves that it is a British 1796 after all. I just forgot to mention all that to him when I was buying it! 🙃 But they really are pretty incredible weapons…. The distal taper on mine is massive, and they don’t feel anywhere near as slow and heavy as you’d expect them to. Mine is incredibly thin towards the tip, but still very broad. I can only imagine how devastating they were on horseback when swung by a burly cavalryman. Out of interest, are yours marked?

Available on tienda medieval at 230€ for preorder

Yeah, they're not great... I have an original 1796 LC trooper and I've handled the CS replica, and they don't really compare very favourably. The originals seriously are paper thin towards the tip, but the previous replicas just never got that right.