Bladed weapons play a special role in the complex of weapons of a professional and noble warrior of the era of the Mongol Empire. Straight swords and broadswords were inferior in convenience and practicality for equestrian combat, and therefore, by the beginning of the Mongol period, sabers were most widespread in the steppes.
The blade of the Horde saber followed Central Asian traditions: its length was about 80-100 cm, it had a bend and was single—edged, but at the end the sharpening covered the top of the butt by 20-30 cm for a piercing blow. A specific detail was the binding of the blade in front of the crosshair with a specific clip with a tongue covering the top of the blade by 10-15 cm. This clip protected the fingers and the mouth of the scabbard from accidental cuts. A characteristic feature for some sabers were the shafts, which gave the blades strength and lightening the weight.
Modern steel analyses of the blades indicate the highest quality — they were made of "Damascus" welded steel or cast steel. Over time, saber blades became more and more curved, and from the second half of the 14th century, a pronounced elman appeared — an extension in the lower third or quarter of the blade.
Sabers served as a symbol of the owner's wealth and nobility and were not accessible to most. Possession of such a blade determined belonging to the elite of steppe society. A sign of special honor was the khan's award of a precious belt on which a saber was suspended. Such a blade was valued on a par with a warhorse and could even have a special magical name.