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Cutlass swords are popularly seen in pirate movies or multimedia games these days. These weapons are usually sturdy enough to break down doors and cut rope, and short enough for close combat on the deck of ships, so it is commonly referred to as a sailor’s sword.

Since a pirate or a sailor should be nimble and agile, it would be too late to reload a pistol if danger is right under their noses so it is quicker and definitely sassier to just pull out one of these cutlass swords and slash their way around.

The curve of the blade and the decorative handles of these weapons scream artistic and unconventional despite its humble evolution from a Boucan hunting knife.

Cutlass swords, if not just a replica, is usually forged with high carbon steel just like other authentic functional swords there fore it doesn’t glimmer much and it takes time and effort to clean and restore it.

Cutlass swords aren’t just sailor’s swords or naval swords - it was used as an agricultural implement in sugarcane areas and rain forests like the machete.

A similar looking backsword or hanger was used by woodsmen and soldiers by the 17th and 18th centuries. The US and British navy historically were carriers of these swords too.

One of the really popular cutlass swords is the one carried by Jack Sparrow in the three installments of the Walt Disney adaptation of the Pirate of the Caribbean which was even replicated, in limited edition, by craftsmen for the movie’s fans.

Swords that are replicated from the original are usually made of either aluminum or stainless steel depending on the use.

Usually if cutlass swords are meant as a prop then it’s made of light aluminum and if it’s for decorative purposes then it’s made of stainless steel and mounted on walls or the like.