Remembered through the ages as the seafaring weapon of choice, this sword has a history that stretches back to ancient times. Not only was it made famous in close quarter melees as pirates boarded treasure-laden galleons during the great "Age of Sail", it also has seen action as standard issue among many of the world's great navies.

Just like the original, the Cold Steel Cutlass features a half basket guard stamped out of heavy 18-gauge carbon steel, blued to match the blade. The handle is fashioned from carefully shaped hardwood painted brown and secured to the full tang by three heavy brass cutler's rivets. The Cutlass features a blued blade to curtail rusting and short clipped points sharp enough for good penetration yet sturdy enough to resist bending or breaking.

1917 Cutlass Specifications:

• Weight: 33.7 oz.
• Blade Thickness: 1/5"
• Blade Length: 25"
• Handle: 4 5/8" Hardwood
• Steel: 1055 High Carbon
• Overall Length: 29 5/8"
• Leather Scabbard w/ Brass and Copper Fittings