Description
This cutlass bears a blade forged from high carbon steel, carefully shaped and quenched to strike a balance between hardness and flexibility,essential traits for a weapon designed to endure the harsh demands of close-quarters fighting. The blade runs through a full tang, a traditional method that provides strength and resilience where it counts most. The steel cup guard, pierced with a skull and crossbones motif, protects the wielder’s hand while evoking the fierce spirit of the pirates who once roamed the seas. The grip is made from wood, wrapped tightly in leather and reinforced with wire to ensure a firm hold even during the chaos of battle. The steel fittings on the hilt and scabbard carry an aged patina, as if weathered by years of salt spray and stormy seas, lending the weapon a sense of storied past and legend. The blade can be sharpened for those who wish to prepare it for cutting practice or display.
- Overall length: 32 3⁄4″
- Blade length: 25 3⁄4″, width: 1 7⁄8″, thickness: 3⁄16″
- Weight: 2 lbs 6 oz
Fun fact: Pirate King cutlasses were often personalized by their owners, bearing unique markings or modifications that reflected their rank and reputation among the crew,some sailors even believed these swords held the restless spirit of the sea within their steel.
