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Chinese Sword Breaker (88CSB) with Wooden Scabbard
Imagine a weapon so massive and powerful it can break or bend an opponent's sword blade with a single blow. That is exactly what the Chinese Sword Breaker from Cold Steel® is – an imposing replica inspired by a rare original. This weapon wasn't for everyone; its immense weight and power required a warrior of above-average strength and agility. However, in the hands of a master, it became the scourge of the battlefield. This sword breaker (SKU 88CSB) faithfully replicates the design of the historical artefact, from its rectangular cross-section blade to the beautifully decorated cast nickel silver fittings. It's a functional and impressive piece for collectors, martial artists, and re-enactors, complete with a perfectly matched wooden scabbard. Further product information ...
Chinese Sword Breaker (88CSB) with Wooden Scabbard
The Scourge of the Battlefield
Ancient **Chinese sword breakers** had a rectangular, sometimes hollow-ground, cross-section and sharp edges. They were ideal for delivering blows with maximum impact. Such a strike could knock an opponent's blade so far away they had no chance to bring it back for defence. In the best-case scenario, however, sword breakers lived up to their name and could break, bend, or render conventional swords and many other weapons useless with a single blow. In either case, the opponent was powerless against the intimidating, merciless point of the sword breaker.
Interestingly, due to its size and weight (almost 1.5 kg / 3.2 lbs!), only fighters of exceptional strength and agility could wield it properly.
A Faithful Replica by Cold Steel®
This replica was inspired by an antique original that Cold Steel® had the privilege to handle and examine directly in China.
- Handle: The handle, made of solid hardwood, features a fluted (grooved) cross-section for an exceptionally secure grip.
- Fittings: It is equipped with beautiful fittings made of cast nickel silver (also known as Paktong).
- Guard: The round guard features detailed, oriental ornamentation.
- Pommel: The stately, five-lobed pommel provides a perfect counterbalance to the blade, making it easier to swing and improving overall manoeuvrability.
- Blade: The beautiful 1055 carbon steel blade has a traditional rectangular cross-section and characteristic hollow-ground flats.
- Scabbard: The exclusive look is completed by a wooden scabbard that matches the handle, also featuring richly decorated nickel silver fittings.
Technical Specifications
| Material: | 1055 carbon steel |
| Overall Length: | approx. 97.2 cm (38.3 in) |
| Blade Length: | approx. 76.2 cm (30 in) |
| Blade Thickness: | approx. 15 mm |
| Handle: | approx. 21 cm (8.27 in) long, wood with nickel silver fittings |
| Weight: | approx. 1454 g (51.3 oz) |
| Includes: | Sword breaker, wooden scabbard with nickel silver fittings |
| Cold Steel® Item Number: | 88CSB |
1055 Carbon Steel
The carbon content and relatively low proportion of other alloys in this steel make it a very stable material, free from the brittleness inherent in most higher-carbon steels. This steel is excellent for blades that need to withstand high impact, which is why it's often used for large fixed knives, machetes, and swords.
How to Care for Your Weapon
As the blade is made of 1055 carbon steel, it is prone to rust. It is essential to wipe the blade dry after each use and regularly treat it with a thin layer of conservation oil (for example, Ballistol, SKU 21102).
- Protect the wooden handle and scabbard from extreme humidity or excessive dryness.
- The nickel silver fittings can be polished with a soft cloth and metal polish if needed.
- Do not store the weapon in its scabbard for extended periods. Wood and leather can absorb moisture and cause the blade to rust.
- What to avoid: Do not use the sword breaker for prying, throwing, or chopping against extremely hard objects (stones, concrete, etc.). Although it is designed to "break" blades, be aware that even this weapon can be damaged during metal-on-metal contact.
Warning and Classification
Although the manufacturer Cold Steel® describes this product as "battle-ready" ("kampftauglich"), it is not a weapon designed for HEMA, SCA, or stage combat sparring.
The blade has sharp edges (as per the manufacturer) and a sharp point. It is in no way intended for person-to-person combat. There is a risk of serious or fatal injury!
This is a Class C weapon according to the classification of weapons for fencing, a product without warranty!
You can find the full classification here.
Use this weapon entirely at your own risk and with extreme caution. It is suitable for forms (kata) or potentially for destructive cutting tests (tameshigiri) on appropriate materials, but it is primarily a collector's and display piece.
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