Pirate Swords

You might get the impression that the pirate's favorite edged weapon evolved from our naval saber, but that isn't entirely correct. This type of sabre was probably developed by the British Navy, which was looking for a weapon as optimal for close combat as it was for countering attempts to board ship. The thick, single-edged blade of a slightly curved naval sabre could easily slice through the ropes attached to a grappling hook and turn around to pierce an enemy at close quarters. The naval sabre's use was straightforward and easy to learn. Naval sabres caught on and were soon used on ships throughout the world – including ships that flew the black flag.

Our naval sabre meets the requirements listed above and its very wide fuller also makes it extremely light. The hardwood grip is comfortable to hold and the brass basket is practical as well as visually pleasing. It comes with a black leather scabbard featuring a mount and chape.

Total length: 80.5 cm
Blade length: 66.5 cm
Grip length: 10.5 cm
Weight: 0.90 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.4 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.1 mm
Blade width (base): 3.8 cm
Blade width (CoP): 3.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14.5 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 18 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Starting in 1860, US Navy M1860 cutlasses were manufactured for the US Navy in Chicopee, MA. They continued to be used after the Civil War broke out. Our replica has the marks you would expect to see on an original: "USN DR 1862" and "AMESMFGCO CHICOPEE MASS" to show that the cutlass is military issue and who manufactured it. Heavily influenced by the sabre used by the French navy, our US Navy Cutlass M1860 is a replica of the model that replaced the M1841. The slightly curved blade has a wide fuller that ends in the area of the point where the broad backstops and the false edge begins. The blade geometry of the M1860 makes it extraordinarily light. Held in place by a riveted pommel and the full knuckle bow at the hand guard, the wooden grip of this naval cutlass is covered in leather and wrapped with twisted, golden wire. It includes a leather scabbard with a frog for holding the scabbard.

Total length: 80 cm
Blade length: 65.5 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 0.86 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.3 mm
Blade width (base): 3.1 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 11 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All sizes are approximate and may vary slightly from piece to piece.

Since 1860, the US Navy Cutlass M1860 Gold has been produced for the American armed forces at sea – just in time for the American Civil War! It replaces model M1841, and was inspired by the French Navy saber. The curved blade typical of sabers has a wide fuller that ends at the same place the broad back does – the spot where the false edge starts. Its blade geometry gives the US Navy Cutlass M1860 Gold a relatively light weight, but it was also made to be slightly top-heavy to give cuts more power. Held in place by a riveted pommel and the 24 K gold-plated full knuckle bow at the hand guard, the wooden grip of this naval cutlass is covered in leather and wrapped with twisted, golden wire. The US Navy Cutlass M1860 Gold comes with a matching leather scabbard with belt loop and a cloth bag for transport and storage.

Total length: 81 cm
Blade length: 65.5 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 0.9 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.9 mm
Blade width (base): 3.1 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 11 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Dutch East India Company was not only the first multinational corporation, it was also the world's largest trading company in the 17th and 18th centuries. In its heyday, it owned around 4,700 ships with a crew totaling almost one billion men. They had to defend their ships as well as their offices in Indonesia and Jakarta, and a cutlass was the best weapon for the job. For man-to-man battles, its length is perfect for the tight space of a ship. And the single-edged blade with two fullers is extraordinarily strong so it can cut ropes as well as hack through underbrush on land. The slightly curved, elegant wooden grip combines with an gracefully sweeping knuckle bow and shell-shaped basket to create a beautiful hilt worthy of the mighty VOC. Our Dutch East India Co. cutlass comes with a leather scabbard.

Total length: 85 cm
Blade length: 71 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 1.17 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.3 mm
Blade width (base): 3.8 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14.5 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This replica has a hand forged, high carbon steel blade and a solid brass guard. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip.

Total length: 77.5 cm
Blade length: 64 cm
Grip length: 8.5 cm
Weight: 860g
Blade thickness (base): 4.7 mm
Blade width (base): 3.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 11 cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The wide curved blade on this cutlass makes this the perfect chopper for a pirate raiding party. All of the steel fittings have been expertly blackened, giving this a villainous look. The design of lavishly cut out guard allows this sword to be used right or left-handed, while the grip has been covered in ray skin for a sure hold. The high carbon steel blade is tough enough for just about any adventure. Comes with a matching leather scabbard and ships with a suede side baldric, which is fully adjustable and has the sign of the high seas octopus embroidered on the face.

Overall Length: 74cm
Blade Length: 57cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Weight: 1417g
Material: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Scabbard: Leather
Baldric: Suede

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Pirates greatly appreciated the cutlass for its effectiveness in close combat. Because of its relatively compact dimensions, a cutlass could do quite a bit of damage in the close quarters of a ship's hold, while a strong cut with its broad blade could even sever the mighty ropes of a ship. Sometimes the classic cutlass was made with an openwork hilt for ventilation plus hand protection, but the single-edged, wide, curved blade with a distinctive yelman is characteristic of all cutlasses. The grip is wrapped with leather and the rounded pommel is riveted. The accompanying scabbard has a mount and chape made of steel. Circa 1690.

Total length: 79 cm
Blade length: 63 cm
Grip length: 9 cm
Weight: 1.43 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.3 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 4.3 mm
Blade width (base): 5.1 cm
Blade width (CoP): 4.7 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Genoese naval boarding sword is used as a slashing or piercing melee weapon. It was designed so that in battle the hand is protected completely. The hilt and handguard are used as a knuckle duster for striking at close quarters.

Boarding Sword with a hand-forged, well-tempered, high carbon steel blade. Includes Scabbard. 

Length: 94cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.