Buy Cold Steel 1917 Cutlass Handle with Leather ScabbardCold Steel 1917 Cutlass Handle with Leather Scabbard Product Description:
- Overall Length: 29.63"
- Blade Length: 25.00"
- Handle Material: Hardwood
- Carry System: Leather Scabbard
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Product Description
Our 1917 Cutlass features the signature 25" curved blade and a half basket guard that’s stamped out of heavy 18-guage high carbon steel, and both the blade and guard are blued to resist rusting. The handle is made from carefully shaped hardwood, painted brown and secured to the tang by three heavy brass cutler’s rivets.The scabbard is an accurate reproduction of the original and is made of high quality leather and features brass and copper fixtures. It can be worn comfortably at the side on a pistol belt without chafing its owner.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
By um what?
Pros: Basically an authentic 19th century dutch klewang(one of the most effective swords EVER designed), well made, sturdy, sharp, affordable, hyper-battle-ready, very attractive, an excellent addition to anyone's 'Zombie Apocalypse Bug-Out Bag'Cons: Sheath on the one I got does not quite fit the sword (curve is different), balance is VERY blade heavy (Historically accurate though)Bottom Line- BUY THIS. Seriously, I fence and this cutlass is as I mentioned totally blade heavy, which is historically accurate. And while it does suck for fencing, in actual combat the heavy blade of the cutlass and klewang were DEADLY. This isn't some light bladed rapier. It's definitely too heavy to swing with the wrist alone. Plus the balance is far enough forward that I couldn't call it a 'quick' weapon AT ALL. But that's all very abstract and really unfair. It really wasn't until I swung this particular sword that I realized that these heavy swords I as a fencer so disdained were simply 'perfect' for fighting more than one opponent, especially in close quarters. These short heavy blades were historically some of the deadliest weapons EVER designed. The Japanese even seized and re-purposed thousands of used dutch klewangs almost exactly like this in the pacific during World War II, grinding of the guards to make them appear more like katana and re-issuing them to their soldiers. While the klewang isn't the weapon a fencer might choose, it's record in combat is to say the least impressive.The truth is, this sword will kill. That's what it wants to do. It was built to hack and slash. It wasn't designed to duel one person. It was built to fight off hordes and destroy anything that is in it's path. It's not for fencing, It's for hacking down fencers.The Rub- On the one I got, the sheath while pretty, doesn't have quite the same curve as the sword. So the brass cap on the end twists when the sword is sheathed and pressure is placed upon it. It is entirely possible that this is a QC problem and not a design issue. I like the sword so much I can live with that one quirk. I'll definitely buy another. If it's sheath is better I'll update the review.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
By Todd
I like this cutlass or short sword. Its sturdy and sharp and you can use the leather belt loop to attach it directly to your belt like any sheath knife. It is a short sword 25 inch blade so it kind of feels like a big machete or super huge bowie or something(with a sword like handle of course) Bottom line I am very pleased that I own it for self defense and I would buy another and I might buy more.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
By Templer
Awesome purchase i love this cutless,should have called it a cutmore,haha..Anyway im a seasoned blade user and this is perfect,im awaiting a norman sword which will complete my collection. Cold steel is pound for pound the best for ur buck. BUY ANYTHING COLD STEEL..
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