This rugged looking short
sword with an overall length of 32" was the swashbukler's
favorite. The 26.5" blade is forged of carbon steel,
with a 3/4 length blood grove and measures 1 3/4"
at its widest. The handguard is a single piece of steel
that flares out to over 4", with 5.5" stained
hardwood handle. Weathered finish for an authentic no-nonsense look. Weight is 2.3 lbs.
" The cutlass in swashbuckling lore is perhaps one
of the most popular weapons of the pirates. After
all, a pistol took precious time to reload, and after
the guns discharged, the cutlass remained the choice that
would keep working without hesitation. With access being
just an arm swing away, the cutlass blade design was shorter
than that of swords or sabres, having a broader, sturdier,
curved blade. It was considered ideal for fighting in
the close confines on deck or below. So successful in
fact that it was soon copied by many naval forces around
the world.
Believed to have evolved from the long knives used by
the early buccaneers to butcher their meat, the cutlass
had a blade length of about two feet, and was slightly
curved with a single edge.
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