Review: Sinclair Hilt Saber (Dussack) by Nielo Swords

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** Specifications **

Overall length: 85 cm / 33.5 in
Blade length: 70 cm / 27.5 in
Blade width: 3.7 cm / 1.45 in
Blade thickness: 6.5 mm / 0.25 in, tapering down to 2.5 mm / 0.1 in
Point of balance: 7.5 cm / 3 in
Weight: 1.54 kg / 3.4 lbs

Material: Unknown high carbon steel
Construction: Full-tang, peened

** Pros / Cons **

+ Intricate guard, good overall aesthetics
+ Well made and comfortable handle
+ Massive, durable blade

- Loosely fitted guard, already comes with wooden shims
- Heavy for the size (not necessarily wrong for a dussack)
- Rough finish for the price
- Unsuitable for cutting unless you spend a lot of time re-profiling the edge

** Verdict **

Although I overall like this type of saber I'm not sure I can recommend it for $610 USD. The hilt comes loose quickly with use, the edge geometry is not good for cutting, and it doesn't seem safe for partner practice either, let alone high intensity full-contact sparring.

If the finish was a little better it would be a great collector's sword, particularly considering the shortage of Sinclair sabers / dussacks / tessacks on the reproduction market.


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