danieldesu

Not to be a loose-footed mainsail... but the topmost sword listed in the thread is not the Windlass Steelcrafts version:

KultOfAthena.com: Windlass Pirate Sabre, $45

The product page for this sword is: http://www.kultofath...irate Saber.htm

Kult of Athena *does* have the Windlass Steelcrafts version, and still cheaper than most places I've found it, but their Windlass Steelcrafts version is:

KultOfAthena.com: Windlass Steel Hilt Pirate Cutlass, $179.95

The product page for this sword is:

http://www.kultofath...ate Cutlass.htm

On a comparative note, I have purchased the $45 version, which isn't too bad with a little work with the proper tools.

Generic Pirate Saber(Manufacturer not listed): $44.95

Blade: Stainless Steel, the blade itself isn't too bad for stainless.

However, this version has a rat-tail welded tang, using a 1/8th inch bolt for the tang, spot-welded to the blade approximately 1 inch down into the hilt from the guard.

Fittings: Cast zinc alloy

Handle Material: Plastic, not faux leather wrapped as listed

Scabbard: Pretty, what appears to be genuine leather sheath

Windlass Steelcrafts Steel Hilt Pirate Cutlass: $179.95(Compare to the same exact Windlass Steelcrafts sword from Museum Replicas, who sells it for $235.00)

Blade: High-Carbon Steel, full tang

Fittings: All real Steel

Handle Material: Wood covered with genuine Leather

Scabbard: Genuine Leather with Steel throat and chape

All in all, if you can't afford alot on a sword, the $45 version is perfectly fine so long as you never try to hit/cut anything with it or drop it. The $180 version is a real weapon that can stand up to abuse.

Left: $45 Right:$180

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