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Post by LittleJP on Dec 15, 2010 2:51:10 GMT
Any suggestions? Basically, a short 20 in - 29 in blade, light in hand (under 2 lbs) and curved. Though with a significant blade presence, for heavierish cutting.
I'm thinking about going custom, but I'm not sure if there's anything in the production world that hasn't yet caught my attention.
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Post by bloodwraith on Dec 15, 2010 3:32:48 GMT
Take a look at baltimoreknife.com 
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Post by LittleJP on Dec 16, 2010 4:10:47 GMT
Bah! Touch out of my price range.
What about either the CS 1917 cutlass, or British Cutlass Bayonet from Windlass?
Bit heavier than I hoped, but I can probably handle it.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Dec 16, 2010 4:29:15 GMT
For info on the CS 1917 Cutlass, you can look at RicWilly's review of it, JP. I haven't heard anything about the Windlass Bayonet Cutlass, but it looks good (though, in my mind, it'd look better without the aging).
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Post by rvhernandez on Dec 16, 2010 21:43:15 GMT
I own a couple of CS cutlass and think they are great for the money ($150 range). They are well made and fairly historically accurate. And very nice cutters too. It's probably one of a few swords that CS has done right. the way I would think about it is that if you buy the CS cutlass and don't really care for it, you won't have any problems selling it as long as you don't mind taking a small loss.
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Post by Ceebs on Dec 16, 2010 22:09:27 GMT
Here is Ricwilly's review. I've been thinking of getting one of these myself. Very tempting!
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Post by LittleJP on Dec 16, 2010 23:09:53 GMT
Only thing that's keeeping me from getting it, is the fact the basket hilt seems to be made for right handed users...bah, damn, I knew I should've tried to learn to fence with my left hand.
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Post by Pogo4321 on Dec 17, 2010 21:54:25 GMT
Check out the Windlass Pirate Captain Hanger and Hanwei's Revolutionary War Hanger (there have been a couple positive comments on this one). Both are light, quick swords and ambidextrous. If it weren't for the handedness issue I'd recommend Windlass' Pirate Cutlass aka Pirate's Companion sword. I own all three; the windlass are my 2 favorite cutters. My Hanwei isn't sharp but I plan to sharpen it as others have done.
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Post by Freebooter on Dec 20, 2010 22:43:50 GMT
Hey LittleJP, I have Museum Replicas, Ltd's U.S. 1861 Ames Naval Cutlas. It is a beauty with that beautiful full brass handguard. Their Pirate Cutlass or Companion is very similar, using the same brass full cover handguard, but the grip is wood and the blade is a tad heavier. I have held it at their shop and it is a fine one too for shorter sabr/cutlass type. I am going to get it one day. Attached are pics; the top two are the Pirates' Companion and the bottom two the Naval Cutlass. You can see the Pirates' Companion has a heavier blade and the wood grips: Freebooter |
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Post by Freebooter on Dec 20, 2010 22:47:32 GMT
I should have said the Prirates' Companion has a wider blade. It is not that much heavier, but is indeed a tad heavier, but a sweet joy to hold.
Freebooter
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Post by adtharp on Dec 21, 2010 0:02:14 GMT
JP, If you wanted to go antique you could look for a briquet saber. They definitely are floating around. The one I have is FANTASTIC. Sounds like what you are looking for. I don't know of any sharp repos. The only close one I know of is Deepeeka: kultofathena.com/product.asp?ite ... ry+Briquet But you can pick up a good antique for under $200 with a little searching. Drew |
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Post by LittleJP on Jan 1, 2011 22:51:55 GMT
Actually, I think I'm looking more for military hangers. More refined, and closer to what I'm looking for.
Unfortunately, I don't think there are any production models, any help?
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Post by Pogo4321 on Jan 2, 2011 17:08:03 GMT
Look at GG Godwin: www.gggodwin.com/cartgenie/prodList.asp?scat=10They're next on my list to try out. They don't give much info on their site re construction of the swords but they LOOK great. I've got an inquiry in with them about that. Will post info when I get it. |
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