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Expected a little more from something this guy put his personal rep on. Disappointing.
Cold Steel 88EBTS Thompson Saber 32" Blade, Cord Wrapped Ray Skin Handle
Part #: CS88EBTS | Cold Steel Knives
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Description
CS88EBTS: 88EBTS Thompson Saber
Cold Steel
The Thompson Saber is not a historical or period-specific sword, rather it is a newly developed, thoroughly modern fighting saber.
Designed by Cold Steel President Lynn C Thompson, and bearing his name, the Thompson Saber was created to Lynn's exact specifications.
Having studied and trained in Western, Japanese and Filipino fighting arts for decades, Lynn has sparred with everything from short lightweight machetes to two handed broadswords. The Thompson Saber combines all of Lynn's favorite traits from a wide range of sources.
Lynn said: "I wanted to make a battle sword. Not a dueling sword as such, but a true sword fighter's sword for the modern martial artist. I believe that the edge is superior to the point when facing multiple opponents. You have more opportunities to defend, counter, riposte and move without becoming transfixed on an opponent for a vital second - therefore, while it does thrust well, the Thompson Saber is a cutting tool first and foremost, on foot or on horseback.
Its ground to his exact specifications; hair shaving sharp for the first six inches from the point, then gradually less sharp down through the rest of the blade, leaving enough material to block, parry and even bludgeon an opponent's blade. Its deeply blued to aid in rust resistance, but also to make the blade harder to see in the fast paced cut and thrust of combat.
It has a modified 1904 Saber guard, offering amazing hand protection and a sizeable ray skin wrapped handle that will accommodate even big modern fencer's gloves.
Thompson designed this sword to be able to make deep cuts even with a flick of the wrist, and it makes monstrous cuts when "drawn" through the target. If you study bladed arts and appreciate the combative potential of the sword, you're sure love this saber!"
The Thompson Saber comes complete with a heavy duty thick leather and steel scabbard with a leather belt frog for ease of carry.
Specifications
- Item Number: 88EBTS
- Name: Thompson Saber
- Weight: 33.8 oz.
- Blade Thickness: 5/16"
- Blade Length: 32"
- Handle: 5-3/4" Cord Wrapped Ray Skin Handle
- Overall: 37-3/4"
- Steel: 1055 Carbon
- Sheath: Leather Scabbard w/ Blued Steel Fittings
- Made in India
UPC Code: 705442013518
Related Categories
Cold Steel Knives, Cold Steel Sabers Series, 1055 Blade Steel, Ray Skin Handle Material, Swords, Swords European, Made in India
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Customer Reviews
Pete
IowaAug 31, 2016
Pete
IowaAug 10, 2016
Pros: Handle Material, Sheath/Scabbard
Cons: Blade Material, Overall Quality, Materials, Finish
Ok
Seems kind of cheap price point should be more like $179.Everything is average on this blade, nothing stands out. Not sharp out of box.
Jesse C
St George UtahMay 31, 2015
Pros: Blade Material, Handle Material, Materials, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Usable
Cons: None
Great blade, edge needs a little work.
Not as sharp as I would have expected. Now before you fly into a tirade about how this is a saber and not a razor, hear me out. This product is described as being duller along the length of the blade, growing sharper near the end of the blade, due to the fact that sabers are slashing weapons, not hacking or thrusting. In my case, this was not true, in fact, it was the opposite. The saber was duller near the tip of the blade than it was at its center. The blade was still sharp, hence the four star rating, however it was not sharpened as advertised. Other than that I have no complaints whatsoever, this is a thuroughly functional weapon.
