Cutlass Description

The cutlass sword is a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge, and a hilt often featuring a solid cupped or basket-shaped guard. It was a common naval weapon during the Age of Sail.  The cutlasses are famous for being used by pirates.  Pirates used these weapons for intimidation as much as for combat.  Often no more than to gripping their hilts induced a crew to surrender.  They also used the flat of the blade to force compliance or responsiveness during interrogation.

Blade Materials

The knife is made from 1095 steel.  1095 steel is the highest carbon steel commonly used in swords.  It has a carbon level of .95% which is one of the highest carbon levels for any type of steel.  The most common high carbon swords are 1045 steel which only have .45% carbon content in the steel.  1095 steel is known for its ability to maintain an edge and is an incredibly hard steel. 1095 steel typically has a hardness of 56-58 HRC.  Mixing 1095 steel with softer steels creates a perfect hardness and flexibility in the steel.

Sword Details

Handle Material: Wood with Brass Bolsters

Overall Length: 16.5"

Rockwell Hardness: 56-58 HRC

Number of layers:  352

Blade Material: 1095 steel

Cutlass - High Carbon 1095 Steel Sword-16.5"- Pirate Sword

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