Stating in the late 15th Century, a different type of saber began to emerge in Central and Eastern Europe, rapidly spreading to the North and later to the West. A heavier weapon meant for sustained fighting as opposed to the ride-by slash. These were longer, broader-bladed, probably influenced by Hungarian sabers and possibly the talwar and / or the killij, with a blade flaring out toward the tip for greater cutting power. European heavy sabers typically had greater hand protection. This design remained popular though the 19th Century. A classic example is the British 1796 pattern light cavalry saber (not to be confused with the 1796 pattern heavy cavalry saber, which was actually a straight bladed backsword).

Name	Size	Reach	Speed	Defense	Base Damage	Attack Types	Primary Attack Types	Armor Pierce	Grapple	Hardness	HP
Sword, heavy saber	M	4	3	4	1-8	SCP	SC	0	0	10	4

Heavy Saber, Swiss, early 17th Century. With the extra hilt protection this is a 4/3/5 weapon.


British 1796 pattern light cavalry saber, Napoleonic War era, circa 1812-1815


A magnificent 16th Century Polish Karabella / Szabla saber, with a huge crossguard and a silver pommel. This would be a 4/3/5 weapon, with +3 Ehren


Another 16th Century Karabella or Szabla type saber, Polish or Hungarian, with a gilded forte and hilt, and a very broad blade. his would be a +5 Ehren weapon.