Baskethilt cutlass
Measurements
A composite creation of Colorado weaponsmith Tom Hyle. The basket guard is
from a M1788 French cavalry officer's saber .... (or possibly one of the
copies of said basket hilt created for use in the Geena Davis pirate film
"Cuththroat Island" - I was recently informed by a propman friend that many
copies of this basket were made for that film, but I have not verified that
information). Blade is modern tempered spring steel, quite thick and heavy
for it's size. Wooden scabbard and leather hanger make this a great
cutlass/sidearm/re-enactor's (dangerous) dress accessory sword.
length: 30 1/2"
blade: 24 1/2"
blade width: 1 7/8"
grip: 5"
guard: 5" x 5"
weight: 2 lbs 14 oz
08/25/02