The term 'A Curved Oriental Saber' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: SCIMITAR (8 letters) and EPEE (4 letters). A SCIMITAR is a curved saber originating from the Middle East, typically used by cavalry. It has a single-edged blade and is often associated with the Ottoman Empire. An epee is a type of fencing sword with a three-sided blade and a large bell guard. It is the heaviest of the three fencing swords and is used in modern Olympic fencing.