Mounting a Sabre from
scratch
Please note pictures are used to demonstrate.
A set is put on a blade before mounting. This set brings
the tip of the blade more centrally towards the target when
you are standing en garde. This is done by placing the tang
of the blade in a vise and pulling gently on the forte (the
thicker end of the blade just above the tang) of the blade.
A set should be down and to the left for a right handed
fencer; down and to the right for a left handed fencer.
The set shown here is a standard set of about 7-9 degrees;
a heavy set is bent more, a light set is less.
After setting the blade, lock the blade in a vise with the
tang vertical. Slide on the guard .
Slide on the inside-guard saber socket.
Install the handle.
Place the rear portion of the guard onto the tang of the
blade. It is easy to bend the guard so that it sits near
the tang itself.
Now screw on the pommel and tighten it using the vise. (click here to go to the top of the page)
