why sabre ?

Rivkin · 24th March 2005, 07:10 PM

Dear All,

Over the past few years, reading books on medieval weaponry I could not help but notice that when it comes to the question "why sabres are better than straight swords", the answer is:

1. With the same force, pressure produced by a sabre is far greater, because the contact is initiated through a small area, while for straight weapons, a bigger sword's portion is used.
2. While using sabre you are supposed to move it down and towards you, therefore not only chopping, but also slicing the enemy.
3. Sabres are much easier to use when on a horseback.

etc. etc. etc.

It seems to me that number one has some merit to it, but what about other explanations ?

Sincerely yours,

K.Rivkin

24th March 2005, 07:10 PM	#1
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	why sabre ? Dear All, Over the past few years, reading books on medieval weaponry I could not help but notice that when it comes to the question "why sabres are better than straight swords", the answer is: 1. With the same force, pressure produced by a sabre is far greater, because the contact is initiated through a small area, while for straight weapons, a bigger sword's portion is used. 2. While using sabre you are supposed to move it down and towards you, therefore not only chopping, but also slicing the enemy. 3. Sabres are much easier to use when on a horseback. etc. etc. etc. It seems to me that number one has some merit to it, but what about other explanations ? Sincerely yours, K.Rivkin