gaijin6423
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Officers Sabers
- Thread starter AllAmerican75
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I actually have two swords: one from my family and one from my unit. By the way, when you do get a sword don't forget the sword knot.
I agree with Skidkid, the sword is one of the coolest mementos of your naval service. I wish we wore them more and that the Navy required everyone to have one like the Marines do.
I agree with Skidkid, the sword is one of the coolest mementos of your naval service. I wish we wore them more and that the Navy required everyone to have one like the Marines do.
I got issued one as an award in ROTC, but probably would've bought one on my own. They are pretty neat to have, and I plan on making a display with my Norwich saber somehow.
On the other side of this whole "buy a sword" discussion...odds are as a Navy JO you won't need one for quite awhile. If you decide to wait until you actually need one, there are plenty of people to borrow from for weddings (local NROTC units are usually cool about loaning them out). You MAY need one for a squadron change of command, but most likely not, and again, you can borrow one.
I didn't pick one up until I was required to have one for this PEP billet. I NEVER had a requirement for one before that. Make sure you check ebay or something similar, I picked up a brand new sword for a little over 200 bucks. Got the belt for about 40.
Yes, they look cool and it's a nice memento, but you really won't NEED it.
As far as wishing we all had to have them and we had to use them more, that just means one more day off the flight schedule and out of a bag. Fvck that.
I didn't pick one up until I was required to have one for this PEP billet. I NEVER had a requirement for one before that. Make sure you check ebay or something similar, I picked up a brand new sword for a little over 200 bucks. Got the belt for about 40.
Yes, they look cool and it's a nice memento, but you really won't NEED it.
As far as wishing we all had to have them and we had to use them more, that just means one more day off the flight schedule and out of a bag. Fvck that.
I couldn't agree more.
This was corrected by the numerous references in this thread, but to be precise, they are not sabers, but swords. The edged weapons that appear on the enlisted surface warfare pin are cutlasses. In the days of sail, enlisted crew used a cutlass and officers swords. I do believe when the Air Farce tries to look all military like they use sabers. Is it still true that the only enlisted military personel to be authorized a sword are USMC NCOs?
gaijin6423
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It is, wink. And it's the old version of the Army officer sword.
Our swords are, in fact, sabers, though. Specifically, they are cavalry sabers, which can generally be identified by the curving blade. This design is supposedly easier to draw on horseback, although I've never tried. In addition, the curved design adds to the cutting (read: destructive) power of the blade when used properly.
Our swords are, in fact, sabers, though. Specifically, they are cavalry sabers, which can generally be identified by the curving blade. This design is supposedly easier to draw on horseback, although I've never tried. In addition, the curved design adds to the cutting (read: destructive) power of the blade when used properly.
If you're willing to shell out 1G for a Wilkinson Sword. Of the three major makers of military swords that I know of, Wilkinson is the best... best blade, most comfortable hilt, and its not made of cheap plastic. Its the heaviest sword, but its a good investment. (My sword is a Wilkinson)
For y'all Marines out there, this is the first year that the Marines has authorized Wilkinson swords.
Like I said... expensive, but worth the investment.
www.wilkinson.com
That link is for some doctor's personal website. Just thought I'd let you know.Wilkinson Swords
I just googled "Wilkinson Swords" and it was the first thing that came up. Looks like they went out of business anyway. That sucks because it looks like they make a fine product.
I just googled "Wilkinson Swords" and it was the first thing that came up. Looks like they went out of business anyway. That sucks because it looks like they make a fine product.
So the Queen's own sword makers went out of business? Dang. Anyway don't forget about cutlasses, which were authorized for senior Navy NCOs...sure, that no longer applies, but before the Marines here go off on a "look how warlike we are compared to the Navy" tangent, you know.
Oh and Navy or Marine, if you don't basically know how to fight with it, then you shouldn't wear it except as a wedding backdrop. Sure, your forefathers earned the right to de da de da de da ...but at least take a one-hour intro to epee fencing, before we start talking about having swords as "warriors."
gaijin6423
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Fencing? FENCING??? Please. We covered that in the MCMAP intro course. We're up to samurai swords (next FY), ninja exploding powders (rumored to be authorized FY2007), and those badass knife hand things from 'Enter the Dragon' (still in development). Of course, all must be purchased from USMC authorized sources, and the prerequisite instruction and sustainment training must be completed prior to their wearing. And they all come in patented USMC stylized 'flava'.
Reality check: It's an ornamental/ceremonial device. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that if you have to resort to swordfighting (and just happen to be in your dress uniform), you're having a really, really, really bad day - especially if you're a Sailor.
Brett
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Yeah sword drill is about the most challenging thing you will do wiht that thing, try not to cut your ear, yes it can happen.