US M1917 naval cutlass
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In 1917, the U.S. Navy decided to replace its Model 1860 cutlass which had been in continuous service for 57 years, with a new model. This modern recreation of a classic fighting sword is as authentic as possible and virtually an exact copy of an original in the personal collection of Cold Steel President Lynn C. Thompson. Just like the original it features a half basket guard stamped out of heavy 18-gauge carbon steel, blued to match the blade. The grips are fashioned from carefully shaped hardwood painted brown and secured to the full 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.
overall length: 29 5/8"
blade length: 25"
blade thickness: 1/5"
grip: 4 5/8"
steel: 1050 high carbon spring steel
sheath: leather with brass and copper fittings
weight: 2 lb 2 oz
