Description
Step into the workshop where blades are born and history is shaped. This reproduction of the US 1860 Naval Cutlass is forged from high carbon steel crafted to British military specifications, prized for its strength and ability to hold an edge. The blade is made to flex beyond 20 degrees and spring back true,a necessary trait for the harsh, close-quarters combat aboard wooden sailing ships where a blade that could bend without breaking was a sailor’s lifeline.
This cutlass sticks closely to the original Ames design first issued in 1860. It features a stout, slightly curved blade paired with a solid brass basket hand-guard. The guard protects the hand during boarding actions while allowing quick, nimble movements in the cramped conditions below decks or on the pitching decks of ironclads. The leather frog secures the scabbard at the hip, keeping the sword ready for swift draws in the thick of naval fighting.
Included is a scabbard to sheath the blade safely when not in use. This cutlass comes sharpened and ready, reflecting the practical tools sailors relied upon as much for utility as for defense.
- Overall Length: 31-1/2″
- Blade Length: 25-1/2″
Fun Fact: The 1860 Naval Cutlass was often used not just as a weapon but as a tool aboard ships,sailors would use it for everything from cutting ropes to clearing brush during shore excursions.
