So, I fence Sabre and already have one from Blue Gauntlet, but I want to have a spare just in case. It is supposed to be my late Christmas present. But I have no experience in buying them. My coach just picked them out for us. I don't even know what series my weapon is from, just that it is from Blue Gauntlet.
So, any suggestions?
Btw, I have all the equipment and uniform already.
Call Craig at fencing.net (or your favorite vendor if you already have one), tell him what you like as far as feel/balance and how much you have to spend. Let him guide you from there. I would suggest an StM blade and basic bits for the rest of the weapon until you develop more of a preference. StM's are a very good saber blade that do everything fairly well with no real weaknesses and a very good value for their lifespan.
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I have seen that abbreviation before, StM. But I have no idea what that means...
Edit: Oh, wait. Nevermind. It is a brand name.
Last edited by xdombillyx; 01-04-2008 at 04:32 AM.
I think I'm going with an StM/ Uhlmann sabre. Found one for $85.
Why not this one for $50?
http://shop.fencing.net/Advanced_Com.../fdn-57002.htm
I put my own together. PBT Electric Sabre Guard Complete ($43.99 PBT USA), PBT Insulated Sabre Pommel ($4.99 PBT USA), Allstar ASG handle ($9.20 Allstar USA), and LM blades (different sources).
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