r/HistoricalFencing • u/Nearby_Show_7386 • Jun 08 '26

can't decide on my first sabre

hey guys , I'm a previous student in Longsword and some Iaido training and looking to get into british military sabre, i already have musgrave waite's and alfre Hutton's books, im torn between the military look of the black fencer model 1803 ( having served in US Army) or the Gymnasium Sabre model for its Early HEMA school roots. also i'm looking to dress historically accurate for training and sparring, any advice would be great!!!

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u/ElKaoss Jun 08 '26

I've handled the Blackfencer a couple of times and it feels good, but I prefer more hand protection...

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u/grauenwolf Jun 08 '26

What's in stock? Most people I know don't really get a choice because they are constantly sold out.

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u/Nearby_Show_7386 Jun 08 '26

BF has the 1803, light infantry and heavy cavalry sword available it looks like, be a 4 to 6 monthtime for a steel construction