Swiss Saber

By Crusader1307

Developed by The Swiss around the 16th Century. Unlike the traditional longer versions of cavalry sabers, The Swiss model was comparatively shorter. The blade was only 30-35 inches long. Made of steel, they featured an ornate and stylized basket hilt hand guard (made thinner that most). The pommel was spiked, so as to use it as a striking weapon as well. Swiss Short Sabers were extremely sharp (single-edged and razor sharp). The sharpness made up for the lack of length.