Where to Buy Quality Hutton Sabre

[Rabidpossum]

My fencing club is interested in historical fencing as well as the modern sport, and several of us have taken an interest in Alfred Hutton's sabre lessons. Anyone here have some thoughts on where to find a good, fencing quality, Hutton sabre. My coach recommended buying a Hanwei Hutton Sabre, but I thought I'd ask here as well.

[TodG]

The only one I've seen for sale is by Paul Chen. Prices vary from about $70 - $120.

[sabreur]

I bought a pair of these http://shop.fencing.net/product_p/ca-2199.htm a couple of years ago--not from Craig.

Unless the quality of the steel in the blades has been dramatically improved, I would NOT recommend using them for actual training.

Also, unlike real 19th C fencing sabres (of which I have a small collection), the blades are straight, which is not accurate. In general, compared to the real thing, these are heavy and feel clumsy.

[TodG]

That's not the Hutton saber.

The Hutton sold by Chen has a broader blade and a slight curve.

http://www.discountcutlery.net/media/pc2201.jpg

[Craig]

Here is the Chen Hutton Sabre:

Hutton Sabre

We have about 5 in stock right now.

Craig

[Rabidpossum]

Do you guys sell these to individuals? Cause some sites will only sell to dealers...

[I_luv_saber]

Here is the Chen Hutton Sabre:

Hutton Sabre

We have about 5 in stock right now.

Craig

Will you continue to stock these? Basically, when you run out of stock, will you acquire more?

I ask because I'd very much love to get a pair, but I won't have the cash for some time...