Officer Swords and Sabres

[msmjr]

Gentlemen...

While we have a vast assortment of quality vendors to procure great reproductions of era-clothing and gear, one item (to my knowledge) continues to allude us....most likely because there isn't a large demand.

Swords and Sabres! Understanding that we in this "wing" of the hobby are few in number, we can presume that there are even fewer officer types dedicated to authenticity. So.....what are those presumed few officers using for a sword? Where is it coming from?

I'd sure appreciate a link or an idea regarding who has the most authentic reproductions of actual swords.

Leads appreciated; thanks in advance,
-Mike Montgomery

[trippcor]

Re: Officer Swords and Sabres

I researched this topic a couple of years ago and I will pass on what everyone told me. There are no repros that are very good unless you want to pay as much as an orginal. Most folks are carring orginals they got at shows for about $400 to $600.00. I was able to findout that Ames is still making swords though they are not cheap. Here is a link:
http://www.amessword.com/

[paulcalloway]

Re: Officer Swords and Sabres

A couple years ago I was in the market for sword, belt and scabbard and talked with quite a few craftsmen about my belt/scabbard.... Don Smith, Butch Myers, Tim Welch.

While I was talking to Butch about possibly doing my sword belt years ago, he did say he might be able to put a authentic-reproduction scabbard together if I would foward him the sword. Obviously it would be one of those "send it and forget it" deals because it's going to take him a few months to put it together.

No suggestions for swords here but Butch might do reproduction scabbards.

[Will Eichler]

Re: Officer Swords and Sabres

I have a folded leather, stitched sword belt that was made for me by Bob Serio. I love it. You just have to call him and ask very politely:)

Cheers,

Will Eichler

[hireddutchcutthroat]

Re: Officer Swords and Sabres

Were can I get a decent scabbard for my original 1850 foot officers sword? I used to have a Ray skin scabbard for it but somebody borrowed when I wasnt looking and forgot to bring it back.