Karabela (Polish Hussar Saber)
Slashing / Thrusting weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginPoland-Lithuania (Sarmatism / Winged Hussars) (16th-18th Century (Szabla Fencing))
Wield TypeSingle-handed
MaterialForged high-carbon steel with thumb ring (Paluch) and eagle-head pommel
Length80 - 95 cm cm
Weight0.8 - 1.2 kg kg
History
Iconic saber of Polish Winged Hussars and nobility (Sarmatians). Featured an open eagle-head pommel and a thumb ring (Paluch) enabling rapid wrist cuts in Polish Szabla fencing.
About
The thumb ring (Paluch) provides leverage for instantaneous wrist cuts (Molinets) and curved point thrusting from horseback or foot.