roytheodd Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 About a year ago I started a thread here that was nothing more than a list of swords that fit our genre/period. I did it because at the time I had conducted a search of my own for just the right cutlass and it seemed I had compiled plenty of sword links. Well I’ve now committed to my first swordsmith and I hope to receive my blade sometime this summer. However, in committing I had the usual cold feet response of “what have I gotten myself into?” so I conducted a new sword search to prove to myself that I’m getting what I want. Therefore I have decided to update the list of swords and sword sellers. In order from least expensive to most expensive (with a few that I don't know prices for), I give you the cutlass list: KultOfAthena.com: Windlass Pirate Sabre, $45 KultOfAthena.com: Windlass Black Pirate Cutlass, $45 Bladematrix: Buccaneer Cutlass & Scabbard, $60 Bladematrix: Pirate Cutlass, $60 Bladematrix: Denix Brass Cutlass & Scabbard, $89 Bladematrix: Denix Nickel Cutlass & Scabbard, $89 Loyalist Arms: Dutch Cutlass & Scabbard, $90 Muskets.net: 1742 British Infantry Sword & Scabbard, $90 Musket.net: 1751 British Infantry Sword & Scabbard, $90
roytheodd Posted May 18, 2008 Author Posted May 18, 2008 Bladematrix: Cas Iberia Naval Cutlass without Scabbard, $95 1ABCstore.com: French/Pirate Cutlass & Scabbard, $99 1ABCstore.com: Pirate Boarding Cutlass & Scabbard, $120 1ABCstore.com: Classic Pirate Cutlass (in gold or silver finish) & Scabbard, $120 Loyalist Arms: Shell Guard Cutlass & Scabbard, $121 Stanley London: French Naval Cutlass & Scabbard, $122 Stanley London: Pirate Cutlass & Scabbard, $129 ILoveSwords.com: Captain Jack’s Cutlass, $132 Reliks: Windlass Pirate Hanger & Scabbard, $155
roytheodd Posted May 18, 2008 Author Posted May 18, 2008 KultOfAthena.com: Ritter Steel Pirate Cutlass, $158 Weaponmasters: Dusagge Cutlass & Scabbard, $162 KnightsEdge.com: Stage Steel Pirate Cutlass, $178 KnightsEdge.com: Ritter Steel Pirate Cutlass, $178 KultOfAthena.com: Windlass Scottish Cutlass, $200 KultOfAthena.com: Windlass Pirate King Cutlass, $200 GG Godwin: Hunting Sword & Scabbard, $215 SterlingArmory.com: Sterling CS Cutlass, $215-315 Reliks: Windlass Dutch Cutlass & Scabbard, $230
roytheodd Posted May 18, 2008 Author Posted May 18, 2008 Armour Class: Shell & Ring Guard Hanger without Scabbard, $300 Popinj: Black Cutlass without Scabbard, $240-360 Popinj: Brown Cutlass without Scabbard, $240-360 Popinj: Green Cutlass without Scabbard, $240-360 Popinj: Red Cutlass without Scabbard, $240-360 MedievalCollectibles.com: Marto Boarding Sabre, $357 Starfire Swords: Cup-Hilt Cutlass without Scabbard, $425 (scabbard available for additional cost) Darkwood Armory: German Baskethilt without Scabbard, $500 Fabri-Armorum: Cutlass Baroque without Scabbard, approx. € 232
roytheodd Posted May 18, 2008 Author Posted May 18, 2008 Cutlass 1800’s, $700 For really high-end, high-fantasy cutlasses check out JodySamson.com. Swords begin at $1000: Del Tin: 17th Century Dussagge without Scabbard, price unknown CashenBlades.com: Cutlass, price unknown
roytheodd Posted May 18, 2008 Author Posted May 18, 2008 One affordable and really prolific swordsmith is Baltimore Knife & Sword. They typically have a good supply of swords in stock (approx. $100-300) and can custom make anything. Here is a sampling of their work as posted across the internet: the end (until 2009?)
Sjöröveren Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 I have been searching in vain for several years for a good Royal Navy midshipman's dirk from the Napoleonic era. Reproduction, not original. Anyone know of where I could get one? the Fool's Gold Pirates
Captain_MacNamara Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 Get me detailed pictures, and I'll see what I can do... Captain of the Iron Lotus It is the angle that holds the rope, not the size of the hole.
1stMate Matt Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Thanks for posting my work brother. I ave dozens of new designs for cutlasses. I keep selling hem before I get good pictures. I will post a nice clamshell hanger that am making right now for a pubber. -1st Mate of Pirates Magazine -Bladesmith/Owner of That Works Studio http://youtube.com/thatworks thatworks.shop
roytheodd Posted May 25, 2008 Author Posted May 25, 2008 On a different message board, Tall Paul has just posted a few PDFs that explore authentic swords of the GaoP plus a little before and little after: handy link.
MadL Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 ....I will post a nice clamshell hanger that am making right now for a pubber. Clamshell hanger ye say?!? Aye, that be the itch'n in be britches for sure it be! I ha'e had me eye on some nice Dutch specimens for some time. I will be watch'n for what ye post for I ha'e plans t' be look'n t' make order with someone by th' end o' this year I do! Now 1stMate Matt, what sort o' steel do ye use in yer blades?? I not be look'n for a wall hanger... ~All skill be in vain if an angel pisses down th' barrel o' yer flintlock! So keep yer cutlass sharp, 'n keep her close!
Captain_MacNamara Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 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.kultofathena.com/product~item~S...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.kultofathena.com/product~item~5...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 Captain of the Iron Lotus It is the angle that holds the rope, not the size of the hole.
Mad Jack Morgan Posted May 26, 2008 Posted May 26, 2008 ....I will post a nice clamshell hanger that am making right now for a pubber. Clamshell hanger ye say?!? Aye, that be the itch'n in be britches for sure it be! I ha'e had me eye on some nice Dutch specimens for some time. I will be watch'n for what ye post for I ha'e plans t' be look'n t' make order with someone by th' end o' this year I do! Now 1stMate Matt, what sort o' steel do ye use in yer blades?? I not be look'n for a wall hanger... Ye not be the only one excited to be seein' pics of that hanger! "That as to hanging, it is no great hardship, for were it not for that, every cowardly fellow would turn pirate and so unfit the Seas, that men of courage must starve." "Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates."
1stMate Matt Posted May 27, 2008 Posted May 27, 2008 :) soon enough. I will get started on the hanger as soon as I can. Maybe thursday. -1st Mate of Pirates Magazine -Bladesmith/Owner of That Works Studio http://youtube.com/thatworks thatworks.shop
Capt Thighbiter Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 Fellow pirates, if there is any way to beg borrow or preferably steal enough to get one of Matts blades from Baltimore Knife, do it. They be worth every cent and shilling. I just bought one from the lad hisself, at Blackbeard Festival. Class one craftsmanship. Pirate music at it's best, from 1650 onwards The Brigands
Mad Jack Morgan Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Thanks fer the update on the sword, Matt! Tried pm'n ya, but yer inbox be full. Cant wait to see it! "That as to hanging, it is no great hardship, for were it not for that, every cowardly fellow would turn pirate and so unfit the Seas, that men of courage must starve." "Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates."
1stMate Matt Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Thanks fer the update on the sword, Matt! Tried pm'n ya, but yer inbox be full. Cant wait to see it! Sorry. I cant ever seem to keep that pm box empty :) At any point feel free to email me. 1stmate@baltimoreknife.com -1st Mate of Pirates Magazine -Bladesmith/Owner of That Works Studio http://youtube.com/thatworks thatworks.shop
Bart LeBaron Posted November 11, 2008 Posted November 11, 2008 Arr, I be itchin te get me hands on that shell cutlass there! Me old cutlass could use a replacement. And that be quite a price range there, mate! Which ones would you recommend? "But why is the rum gone!?"--Captain Jack Sparrow
captscurvy_nc Posted March 20, 2010 Posted March 20, 2010 KultOfAthena.com: Windlass Pirate Sabre, $45 I purchased one of these swords a while ago but it has a black skull and crossbones towards the end of the blade. Anyone know what I can do to remove it? Can't tell if it's just painted on or not but I would love to get rid of it to make the blade less comical and more period
danieldesu Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 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 I have same like that see pic. I bought it from here. I love my sword.
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