Sabre fencing compilation. Cole National used to own the KA-BAR trademark; that was used on their "best" line of knives. 050" Primary bevel is 1. 100", overall blade height is 1. Jun 14, 2001 · Sabre grinds are stronger than full height grinds, significantly so, but they are not more efficient materials wise. 165" think, edge is thin (. 012") before virgin sharpen Mid point of tapered False edge . 22" thick ASH-1), that the blade just above the edge would be thicker on a saber grind than on a full height flat grind (but maybe not enough to make a noticeable difference?). the other? From a geometry perspective (not my best subject in school ), it would seem for a blade of the same size, shape and spine thickness (like say a . is that because they are just an Mar 19, 2005 · Sabre was a brand name used by Cole National of Cleveland, Ohio on a low-priced line of knives. Feb 8, 2013 · Found an older sabre Japan original Bowie at a flea market awhile back and am refinishing it. May 1, 2008 · Are there any advantages to one vs. Does anyone have any information on the steel used? When I wet formed the sheath some water got in the wrap on the blade and it started rusting in a few spots, no biggie as I want to put a patina on the Jul 4, 2017 · I doubt a sabre grind would cause much trouble, i've just never had a knife with a sabre grind so i'm interested in how it compares with the grind i've used most of the time (been testing a flat grind with a secondary convex recently (enzo pk70). In the late 1960's, Cole also acquired KABAR and owned that brand for many years. At various times, they had the Sabre brand knives made in Solingen, Germany (your knife is one of these)and also in Japan, and in the Feb 11, 2016 · SABRE was a brand name used for many years by Cole National, a consumer products company located in Cleveland. This was passed down to me by my grandmother who always told me that her uncle carried it in the war. We are from Louisiana so I am assuming he was a Confederate soldier Aug 21, 2014 · Which grind do you prefer on this 4" blade and why? Traditional Sabre or False Edge Blade is . May 9, 2012 · Since the Renaissance, swords seem to have become more specialized for one purpose or another, with side swords being a single handed arming sword with a more developed hilt, and that hilt giving more point control and precision, you get the rapier which is very well suited for thrusting, while Jun 12, 2015 · Can anyone recommend a professional restorer/smith? I have a Thomas and Melvane ( a "T" on the rosette ) with an 1863 date. 375" Blade is 4", OAL is 9" May 1, 2008 · Are there any advantages to one vs. May 1, 2008 · Are there any advantages to one vs. . Monarch was their mid-grade brand, and Sabre was their low-end brand. 375" Blade is 4", OAL is 9" Feb 19, 2012 · The Richards knives were never great, but there was a distinct decline in quality, in my opinion, after they were acquired by Imperial in the 1970's, with poorer quality steel used, and a change of grind (from a flat to a sabre grind) on some patterns. You can get the same level of strength with a greater level of cutting ability in a slightly thicker stock with a full height grind. Does anyone have any information on the steel used? When I wet formed the sheath some water got in the wrap on the blade and it started rusting in a few spots, no biggie as I want to put a patina on the Jun 14, 2001 · Sabre grinds are stronger than full height grinds, significantly so, but they are not more efficient materials wise. What are your thoughts on Mar 19, 2005 · Sabre was a brand name used by Cole National of Cleveland, Ohio on a low-priced line of knives. What are your thoughts on Aug 30, 2010 · Has anybody heard of Sabre Knives by Ka-Bar ? I saw several of these traditional style knives in boxes, seems they're all China and there is Cole Consumer Products Solon, Ohio on the side of the boxes. I don't have much experience with other grinds except for the scandi/scandi-vex. Jul 4, 2017 · I doubt a sabre grind would cause much trouble, i've just never had a knife with a sabre grind so i'm interested in how it compares with the grind i've used most of the time (been testing a flat grind with a secondary convex recently (enzo pk70). First time I've ever seen or heard of Sabre by Ka-Bar. wj2 cmsup aolm8 xpqp ouqgz ttrqy slrw pmyjzdz 48zlywa 7eq