Buying replica Swords

[Ronan6793]

So I do like to buy replica swords just for decoration and I was looking for another one. does anyone have any ideas of what to buy?
Im thinking maybe  the Blue Imperial Guard sword but I cant find a good one

[Duuring]

I don't think you'll find any of those unless it's an original

Oh, and btw - It's a sabre.

[Matthew]

I don't think you'll find any of those unless it's an original

Oh, and btw - It's a sabre.

Is a sabre not just a type of sword? You pedantic sod.

[Duuring]

No. A sword has two cutting edges, a sabre just one.

[Millander]

#saberswag

[Archduke Sven]

No. A sword has two cutting edges, a sabre just one.

Not to mention that a sabre typically has a characteristic curve.

However i typically just call all swords sabres for sake of simplicity, unless it has a specific name like a claymore for example.

Also, if you are into Imperial Guard sabres i suggest taking a look at the A la Montmorency used by the Grenadiers a Cheval and the Dragons de l'Impatrice.

[Blobmania]

Personally I'd go for something Medieval or Roman, but if I had to go Napoleonic I'd get a British naval sword of some sort. Possibly the British naval cutlass - it was a pretty brutal and rough-looking weapon, but it's impressive in its simplicity.

[Matthew]

No. A sword has two cutting edges, a sabre just one.

Were did you find this definition, nearly all of the descriptions and definitions I have found still describe a Sabre as a sword, some don't even stress the need for it to single edged.

Sabre:
-Single-edged or double-edged, curved bladed or straight blade, pointed tip.
-A stout single-edged cavalry sword, having a curved blade.
-A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.
-A heavy cavalry sword with a one-edged, slightly curved blade.

Sword:
-A weapon consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved, pointed blade having one or two cutting edges and set into a hilt.
-A weapon with a long blade for cutting or thrusting that is often used as a symbol of honor or authority.
-A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking.

This isn't a deliberate act of provocation I am just curious, very curious.

[KillerMongoose]

Back on topic, I've got myself a French light cavalry saber and I love it, it looks and feels beautiful

[Duuring]

No. A sword has two cutting edges, a sabre just one.

Were did you find this definition, nearly all of the descriptions and definitions I have found still describe a Sabre as a sword, some don't even stress the need for it to single edged.

Sabre:
-Single-edged or double-edged, curved bladed or straight blade, pointed tip.
-A stout single-edged cavalry sword, having a curved blade.
-A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.
-A heavy cavalry sword with a one-edged, slightly curved blade.

Sword:
-A weapon consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved, pointed blade having one or two cutting edges and set into a hilt.
-A weapon with a long blade for cutting or thrusting that is often used as a symbol of honor or authority.
-A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking.

This isn't a deliberate act of provocation I am just curious, very curious.

Wordbooks be damned, a sabre is not a sword.