Product Overview
The US 1860 Naval Cutlass is a detailed reproduction of the cutlass designed by Ames and first carried in 1860. It features a hand-forged, British military specification high-carbon steel blade that will flex over 20 degrees and return to true. The cutlass has a brass basket handguard designed for close-quarters combat aboard wooden ships. Measuring 31-1/2 inches overall with a 25-1/2-inch blade, it arrives factory sharp and includes a leather frog and scabbard.
The US 1860 cutlass was designed for the demands of close-quarters combat aboard wooden ships. Its brass basket handguard provided protection for the hand, while the compact cutlass design was suited to the confined environment of naval service. This reproduction follows the design associated with the US 1860 cutlass and preserves its distinctive blade and basket guard configuration.
The US 1860 Naval Cutlass is ideal for collectors of naval arms, Civil War-era military collections, historical reenactors, museums, educational displays, and enthusiasts of American military swords. Its hand-forged blade, brass basket guard, leather frog, and scabbard provide a complete presentation of this historic naval cutlass.
Product Specifications
- Blade Material: 1075 High-Carbon Steel
- Overall Length: 31-1/2 inches
- Blade Length: 25-1/2 inches
- Grip Length: 4-3/4 inches
- Scabbard: Included
- Frog: Leather frog included
- Edge: Factory sharp
- Ideal For: Naval collections, historical reenactments, museums, military displays, and collectors
