Originally copied from an earlier French issue saber and manufactured in the North and in Europe for the lads in blue. It evokes the unflinching bravery of Antietam, Manassas, Gettysburg. Our excellent reproduction is hand made and ready for use. The hand forged blade of the M-1860 Light Cavalry Saber is British military spec steel that will flex over 20 and return to true. Leather handle is wire wrapped. Curving blade is superbly designed for penetration (thrust) and as a slashing weapon. A stout steel scabbard completes this legendary sword. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. Overall: 41 Blade: 35 long, 1-1/8 wide, 3/16 thick Wt: 2 lbs/5 oz Scabbard Wt: 1 lb/10 oz Sword can be personalized with up to 2 lines from ricasso to fuller with up to 25 characters per line Scabbard can be personalized up to 3 lines from grip to tip between rings with up to 25 characters per line