Windlass Steelcrafts Scottish Cutlass Pirate Sword William Kidd (NEW) (Discontinued)

Details:
Material: 1065 tempered carbon steel
Hardness: 48-52 HRC
Pommel: peened
Edge: semi-sharp 1 mm Edge Ready / Sharpening Optional
Length: 80 cm
Blade length: 63,5 cm
Blade width: 4,5 cm
Steel thickness: 4,5 mm
Point of balance: 9 cm under cross-guard
Weight: 1,5 kg
Including scabbard
Length cross-guard: 21,8 cm
Grip length: 9,4 cm
Pommel length: 5.3 cm
Based on a historical original 

Specifications

Manufacturer SKU 500920

Manufacturing Origin India

Blade Length 25"

Blade Material 1065 High Carbon Steel 48-52 HRC

Blade Thickness 3/16"

Blade Width at Guard 1 3/4"

Blade Width at Widest Point 2 1/8"

Edge Type Edge Ready / Sharpening Optional

Full Length 31 1/2"

Grip Length 4"

Handle Length 6 1/8"

Handle Material Leather Wrapped / Wood Core

Point of Balance 3 1/2"

Pommel Button

Scabbard Leather

Sword Weight 3 lb 4 oz

500$ + Shipping

Product description

This replica sword is based on historical swords from the 16th century. This sword is a cutlass: a short wide type of saber with a slight curve. The sword has a basket that protects the hand well during pirate duels. William Kidd was a Scotsman who immigrated to America where he worked as a tradesman. Soon he went hunting for pirates for the British government on his ship Adventure Galley but this was an unsuccessful mission, after this he chose a life as a pirate. His body ended up in a cage above the Thames, to warn good citizens not to become a pirate. There is also a legend that William Kidd buried a treasure, mentioned in the book Treasure Island. This basket hilt Scottish cutlass is double-edged for the first 23 cm of the blade, then it is single-edged. It is delivered including a scabbard. The semi-sharp blade is made of 1065 hardened carbon steel with a hardness of 48-52 HRC. A beautiful decorative sword for on the wall or to wear with your pirate costume. If you blunten the blade, it is a great battle ready sword for reenactment battles and sword fighting.

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Circa 1690, The crashing of waves, the roar of cannons, the shout of sea rogues through the foreboding mist – this new cutlass can’t help but unleash adventurous images. Scottish born Capt. William Kidd, we’re sure, would have favored this sword. As seen in period art, the Scottish Basket-Hilt was at times married to a cutlass blade (this one has a double edge for the first 9″ of the blade). The basket itself provided excellent hand protection and could deliver a hard blow in the crowded melee that ensued on board. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts?.