Cutlass - Wikipedia
A cutlass 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 early Age of Sail .
US Navy Cutlass: The Iconic Sword That Dominated the High Seas
May 10, 2024 · A US Navy cutlass is a short sword that was used by officers in the United States Navy from the early 1800s to the mid-1900s. The cutlass played an important role in naval tradition and was often used for ceremonial purposes such as parades, drill demonstrations, and other official events.
Swords - NHHC
The cutlass issued to enlisted men of the Continental Navy and the United States Navy was a highly-specialized weapon which evolved slowly from the falchion, a medieval cutting-sword with a...
Navy Cutlass History - Military Sword Displays
The cutlass issued to enlisted men of the Continental Navy and the United States Navy was a highly-specialized weapon which evolved slowly from the falchion, a medieval cutting-sword with a broad, slightly-curved, single-edged blade.
1917 US Navy Cutlass: Exploring the History and Significance
May 1, 2024 · The 1917 US Navy Cutlass is a short sword with a curved blade designed for close combat on ships. It remains an iconic weapon in American military history and was produced for use during World War I while still being used during World War II.
RARE M1917 U.S.NAVY CUTLASS AND SCABBARD - Land and Sea …
Navy M1917 Cutlass that closely follows the M1898 Dutch Klewang in specifications. Many believe the Dutch cutlass was the basis of its design. Both have riveted wooden grips with curved blades and clipped points. The difference is in the half
Authentic U.S. Navy 1860 NCO Cutlass - MILITARY SWORD …
Our cutlass is a genuine certified NAVPERS approved cutlass and is flawlessly beautiful in every detail. The CPO Cutlass blade is made from Stainless Steel which is polished to a mirror finish and is 26 inches in length. On the base of one side of the blade are four laser engraved CPO Anchors in either CPO, SCPO, MCPO, and MCPON.
These cutlass/foot artillery swords remained in service throughout the war, and as late as March 1865, the new gunboats, Colossus, Gamage, and Oriole were each issued 40. After the war, a December 1866, inventory of Navy Ordnance Stores still listed 1,399 of these swords on hand.
Model 1917 Naval Cutlass and Variants - arms2armor.com
To the left is a very close copy of the regulation US Model 1917 Naval Cutlass, the last regulation pattern for the US Navy (see below). This pattern sword replaced the US Model 1861 Naval Cutlass ).
Naval Figure Eight Pattern Cutlass - National Museum of American History
Naval cutlasses were heavy, short-bladed swords designed for hacking and thrusting. They were not intended for fancy swordplay (like fencing) or dueling, but for close combat on the rolling decks of wooden sailing ships where weight might count more than skill.