A sabre or (American English) saber (/ ˈ s eɪ b ər / SAY-bər) is a type of backsword with a curved blade associated with the light cavalry of the early modern and Napoleonic periods. Originally associated with Central European cavalry such as the hussars, the sabre became widespread in Western Europe during the Thirty Years' War. Lighter ...

During the American Civil War, there were two types of saber issued to the Cavalry: one light and one heavy. The light version was popular, but the heavy model, affectionately dubbed the Old Wrist Breaker was considered by many to be the one to carry into battle!

The Pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was the sword used by the British heavy cavalry (Lifeguards, Royal Horse Guards, Dragoon Guards and Dragoons), and King's German Legion Dragoons, through most of the period of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

The model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Sabers feature a functional 1065 high carbon steel blade, real brass guard and the wrist breaker sword design. These full tang swords feature an unsharpened 35 ¾ inch 1065 high carbon steel blade that is 1 ¼ inch wide and 9/32nd inch thick.

Atlanta Cutlery carries quality historical Civil War Union swords, such as this Wrist Breaker Heavy Cavalry Saber.

This fine Heavy Cavalry Saber has a 1065 high carbon steel blade with full tang and is well tempered. An authentic replica of the highest caliber. This historically accurate saber was well known as the “Wrist Breaker”.

Nov 26, 2006 · It's a heavy but balanced sword, with a sharp edge at it's last foot of length. The grip is finished in leather and wire, very comfortable. The hilt is a weapon in itself that can be used to strike when you cannot slash or pierce due to being in a confined are.

Feb 1, 2025 · Sabre, heavy military sword with a long cutting edge and, often, a curved blade. Most commonly a cavalry weapon, the sabre was derived from a Hungarian cavalry sword introduced from the Orient in the 18th century; also a light fencing weapon developed in Italy in the 19th century for duelling.

1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber - At the outbreak of the American Civil War, there were two types of sabers issued to the Federal Cavalry: "light" and "heavy". The light version was popular, but the heavy model, dubbed the "Old Wrist Breaker" was the one worth owning, as it …

This sword, also called a dragoon heavy cavalry saber, measures 35 7/8” long with an integral wide fuller 26 ½” long and a narrow fuller some 18 1/8” long. Weighing 4½ lbs. with the steel scabbard, the blade on this wristbreaker is marked “AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS / 1855.” on the reverse ricasso.