Gymnasium Sabre V5 (Straight)

Gymnasium Sabre make for Purpleheart Armoury by VB in Hungary.


V5 - Reduced Weight with new grip and thinner guard. From 830g to 635g
V3 - The grip and nut are all glued in place. So the swords can't come apart now, but does not come loose either. Fuller is removed to keep strength in the thinner blade.
V2 - Thicker guard, better handle, leather wrap handle. New pommel design.

Designed for practice in accordance to John Musgrave Waite book, Lessons in Saber, Singlestick, Saber, and Bayonet.

See Sizing tab for more information.

Heat treated guard
Strong flexible blade.
Spatulated Tip as of 06.2024
Best Gloves are Rapier/Singlestick Gloves.
Standard sword used for a full tournament at MCHO, Denver 2019.
6 Months Warranty: DETAILS HERE

Overall Length: 38.5" (978mm)
Weight: 1.4lbs (635kg)
Blade Length: 32.5" / 825mm
Point of Balance: 5.25" / 133mm
Grip: 4.75"

HEMA Flex Test on Scale from Pommel: 18 lbs (7kg) for 6" deflection (medium/light)
HEMA Flex Test on Scale from Guard: 20 lbs (7kg) for 6" deflection (medium/light)
SCA Flex Test: 7/8" on 6oz. PASS