Windlass Heritage Series Pirate Boarding Cutlass – Sharpened 1075 Steel with Green Leather Scabbard

Built around the practical proportions of a naval boarding sword, the Windlass Heritage Series Pirate Cutlass captures the character of a weapon designed for confined shipboard spaces. The broad blade and enclosing steel basket guard reflect the cutlass tradition: a compact cutting sword with substantial protection around the sword hand. This modern reproduction offers historical styling for collectors interested in piracy, privateering, and maritime arms.

Windlass Steelcrafts hand-forges the blade from 1075 high carbon steel and supplies it factory sharpened. The Heritage Series introduces improved distal taper—the gradual reduction in blade thickness toward the point—to promote livelier handling. A point of balance near the guard complements its compact dimensions, giving this functional sword an appealing combination of cutting presence and manageable proportions.

The wooden grip is covered in dark green leather textured through a traditional wet-wrap process. Fine cord is wound tightly around damp leather, then removed after drying, leaving an impressed pattern that adds tactile definition. A steel pommel completes the hilt, while the basket guard gives the sword its unmistakable boarding-cutlass silhouette.

The included scabbard pairs a wooden core with a matching dark green leather exterior. Metal throat and tip fittings finish the assembly, with a frog stud at the locket and a skull-and-crossbones medallion on the chape. Together, these details create a coordinated display piece; optional engraving adds a personal touch for a collector’s gift or commemorative presentation.

Features

• Hand-forged 1075 high carbon steel blade: Traditional blade material for a functional sword supplied with a sharp edge.

• Improved Heritage Series distal taper: Refined blade geometry promotes quicker, more responsive handling.

• Steel basket guard: Surrounds the sword hand and establishes the cutlass’s characteristic maritime profile.

• Textured wet-wrap leather grip: Impressed leather provides a more defined gripping surface.

• Leather-covered wooden handle: Combines a shaped wooden core with a traditional leather exterior.

• Coordinated dark green leather fittings: Matching grip and scabbard give the ensemble a distinctive appearance.

• Wood-core scabbard: Provides a structured enclosure for the blade.

• Metal locket with frog stud: Offers an attachment point for a compatible scabbard frog.

• Skull-and-crossbones chape medallion: Adds a recognizable pirate-themed decorative detail.

• Optional personalization: Engraving is available for gifts, presentations, or collection identification.

Specifications

Measurements

Specification	Measurement
Overall length	28½ inches
Blade length	22⅝ inches
Blade width	1¾ inches
Blade thickness	5/32 inch
Listed distal taper	1/64 inch
Point of balance	3 inches from guard
Weight	2 pounds, 10.5 ounces

Materials and Construction

• Product type: Pirate boarding cutlass reproduction.

• Series: Windlass Heritage Series.

• Blade material: 1075 high carbon steel.

• Blade construction: Hand-forged; exact tang configuration is not specified in the supplied product information.

• Edge: Factory sharpened.

• Guard: Steel basket guard.

• Pommel: Steel.

• Grip: Wooden core covered in textured, wet-wrap leather.

• Finish/color: Dark green dyed leather grip and scabbard; blade and hilt surface finishes are not specified in the supplied information.

• Manufacturer: Windlass Steelcrafts®.

• Country of origin: India.

• Included accessory: Leather-covered wooden-core scabbard with metal locket, frog stud, and chape featuring a skull-and-crossbones medallion.

• Personalization: Optional engraving available.

History

The cutlass became closely associated with boarding actions and deck fighting during the Age of Sail. Its compact blade suited confined spaces aboard ship, while protective guards helped shield the sword hand during close encounters. Cutlasses belonged to the broader maritime world of naval crews, merchant sailors, privateers, and pirates; related short swords were also known as hangers or short sabers. This Windlass reproduction evokes that weapon tradition rather than representing an identified surviving pirate’s sword.

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This item can be personalized as follows:
Initials: 1 line, up to 3 characters from grip to tip
Sword: 2 lines up to 25 characters above ricasso from grip to tip

Please note: We cannot accept returns on sharpened or personalized items (i.e. engraved) that are not defective. They may not be returned because of the customization that has been done to the product. Be sure when you order; all sales are final!