I do think it has a somewhat unwarranted reputation for being cumbersome .It was designed for a role and from all accounts did that role very well .I think Charles Ewart is probably the most celebrated user of the 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword .He used it very effectively to capture an eagle at Waterloo.
.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Ewart
.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Ewart
