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. Cold Steel’s® modern
recreation of this classic fighting sword is as authentic as
possible, it is virtually an exact copy of an original in the
personal collection of Cold Steel President, Lynn C. Thompson.
Our 1917 Cutlass features the signature 25" curved blade and
a half basket guard that’s stamped out of heavy 18-guage
high carbon steel, and both the blade and guard are blued to
resist rusting. The handle is made from carefully shaped hardwood,
painted brown and secured to the 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.
Blade: 25" - Overall: 29 5/8" - Blade Thickness
: 1/5" -
Weight: 33.7 oz.- Handle: 4 5/8" Hardwood - 1055
Carbon Steel Blade, sharp - Leather Scabbard w/brass & copper fittings |
