Khazar - Cuman - Avar sabre / 800-1250 A.D. (650g approx)

KHAZAR / CUMAN / AVAR SABRE

Replica of a Khazar saber from the early Middle Ages (9th century).
Very similar examples are known among the Avars, who fought the Carolingians, and the Cumans.

The Khazars are a semi-nomadic people originally from Central Asia, having emigrated to Eastern Europe. They fought the Rus, with whom they are in close contact. This type of saber was therefore possibly used by the warriors of Old Rus. Moreover, a Khazar garrison having settled in Birka, the famous Viking counter located in present-day Sweden, so the use of such sabres among the Scandinavians, sporadically, cannot be ruled out either.

The Khazars allied with Byzantium, and thus formed a barrier between the Byzantine Empire and the invaders from the Eurasian steppes.
The Byzantine Emperor Leo III even sealed an alliance with the Khazars, marrying his son and heir, Constantine, to a Khazar princess named Çicek (Flower). Baptized under the name of Irene, she will give birth to Emperor Leo IV "the Khazar"

SPECIFICATIONS

• Full length: 88cm.
• Blade lenght: 75cm.
• Handle lenght: 11cm.
• Balance point: 25cm from the guard.
• Weight: 620g approx.
• Blunted for reenactment fights.
• Forged in Europe by skilled craftmens, on order within 4-5 weeks ! Shipped from France, worldwide!
• Suitable for historical fencing, like western-eastern fight! The blade is 51crv4 steel hardened in factory heat threatment to 50 HRC.
  
• Supples & strong blades.
• 6 months warranty!
  
  

OPTIONS:

• Wood handle colour: Dark brown - Walnut (I) / Medium brown - Oak (II) / Light brown - Ash (III) / Beige - Beech (IV)
• Half-finished scabbard: Plywood, linen inner lining, mouthpiece made of solid wood. You just have to cover it yourself with leather. And the price is very competitive!