Turko Mongol Saber
The Turko-Mongol saber is a curved sword. It was the Close-Range weapon of Genghis Khan. It also was one of the Short-Range weapons of Vlad the Impaler in the game Deadliest Warrior: Legends.
Stats
- Length: 48.5 inches
- Weight: 2.75 lbs
- Steel blade
Description
The Turko-Mongol saber had a long, curved blade with a single cutting edge.
Uses
The saber was primarily used for slashing, although it could also thrust. The length and curvature of the saber made it especially well-suited for use from horseback. Because of its effectiveness, the Mongol saber would influence sword designs throughout Asia and Eastern Europe for centuries until firearms rendered them obsolete.
Test
The Turko-Mongol saber was pitted against the Falcata of Hannibal for close range weapons. The two swords were first tested on foot against 4 sides of beef. Both swords achieved 4 kill strikes, but the Falcata was more precise. The two swords were then tested from horseback against a pig carcass. This time the Turko-Mongol Saber achieved a kill and the Falcata did not. The edge was given to the Turko-Mongol Saber for it's longer blade and cutting power.