The Cutlass was the ideal weapon for both the Pirate and the Sailor. For a tool the Cutlass was ideal for the sea man and could be used for cutting through rope, canvas and wood. However, this was not what made the Cutlass notorious. It was the Cutlass ability to be used in close quarters as a boarding weapon. The Cutlass was made to be a hack and slash weapon and with its short curved blade it became a formidable sword in the close quarters of a ship. The Cutlass was a simple weapon and did not require the skill of a Rapier or a Dress Sword but was more effective than a saber. The Cutlass of the Pirate and the Sailor were very similar and most of the time the same, since the Pirates would take the swords from the sailors. This is a replica of the style of Cutlass used during the 1600s. The sword can be displayed with pride or used for reenactments. The scabbard of the sword is wooden wrapped in black leather. The drag of the sword and the scabbard throat are golden steel. A steel carrying ring is attached to the scabbard throat. The guard of the sword is a standard knuckle guard with a flaring clam shell shield guard. The clam shell shield is fastened to the knuckle guard with a series of steel rivets. The combination of the two guards offers outstanding protection of the hand and the wrist. The blade of the Cutlass is is 440 Stainless Steel with a slightly sharpened bladed. A shallow fuller runs down the middle of the blade with a false edge at the tip of the blade and a short ricasso. The handle of the sword is black leather with a golden wire wrap offering outstanding grip and control of the sword. The pommel of the sword is steel attaching the guard and ends with a pommel button.
*Specification:
A) Overall Length: 29 inch.
B) Blade Length: 23 1/4 inch
C) Handle Length: 5 3/4 inch
D) Blade Thickness: 0.125 inch
E) Handle Material: Leather with Wire Wrap
F) Scabbard Material: Wood with Leather Wrap
G) Blade Material: 440 Stainless Steel
H) Blade: Slightly Sharpened with Sharp Point