ANTIQUE BRITISH 1796 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

Sword-only weight:  approx. 925.5 g (2 lb. 0.65 oz) 

Blade length: 81.5 cm (32")   

Handle length total: 12.7 cm (5")   

Total length: 94.2 cm  (37") 

Gradual tapering 

Thickness:  

7.5 mm at the handguard 

4.5 mm at 200mm from the handguard

2.2 mm at 600mm from the handguard

1.7 mm near the tip  

POB: 15 cm (5.9")  from the handguard  

Peen pommel as in the original saber.

GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel  

(Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel)  

Element %       60Si2MnA    AISI/SAE 5160    

Carbon            0.56-0.64      0.56-0.61 

Silicon              1.60-2.00       0.15-0.35 

Manganese     0.60-0.90      0.75-1.00 

Phosphorus     <=0.030        <=0.035 

Sulfur               <=0.030        <=0.040 

Chromium       <=0.35          0.70-0.90 

Nickel               <=0.35          <=0.25  

Superior heat treatment:   

Hardness 53-55 HRC.  

Stainless Steel fittings

Stainless Steel Scabbard with wood lining

Handle core - carved walnut