Naval Cutlass (Boarding Sword)
Slashing / Thrusting weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginCaribbean / Europe (Naval & Pirates) (17th-19th Century (Age of Sail))
Wield TypeSingle-handed
MaterialForged steel with solid bowl/basket guard
Length60 - 75 cm cm
Weight0.9 - 1.3 kg kg
History
Essential boarding sword of sailors and pirates during ship-to-ship combat. The short, thick blade and solid bowl guard protected the hand in tight rigging and deck melee.
About
The short length avoids snagging in ship ropes. The bowl guard serves as a close-range knuckle duster while the heavy blade delivers slashing chops.