Honshu 1917 Hybrid Cutlass with Sheath

The Thompson Saber is not a historical or period-specific sword, rather it is a newly developed, thoroughly modern fighting saber. Designed by Cold Steel President Lynn C Thompson, and bearing his name, the Thompson Saber was created to Lynn's exact specifications. Having studied and trained in Western, Japanese and Filipino fighting arts for decades, Lynn has sparred with everything from short lightweight machetes to two handed broadswords. The Thompson Saber combines all of Lynn's favorite traits from a wide range of sources. Lynn said: "I wanted to make a battle sword. Not a dueling sword as such, but a true sword fighter's sword for the modern martial artist. I believe that the edge is superior to the point when facing multiple opponents. You have more opportunities to defend, counter, riposte and move without becoming transfixed on an opponent for a vital second - therefore, while it does thrust well, the Thompson Saber is a cutting tool first and foremost, on foot or on horseback. Its ground to my exact specifications; hair shaving sharp for the first six inches from the point, then gradually less sharp down through the rest of the blade, leaving enough material to block, parry and even bludgeon an opponent's blade. It's deeply blued to aid in rust resistance, but also to make the blade harder to see in the fast paced cut and thrust of combat. It has a modified 1904 Saber guard, offering amazing hand protection and a sizeable ray skin wrapped handle that will accommodate even big modern fencer's gloves. I designed this sword to be able to make deep cuts even with a flick of the wrist, and it makes monstrous cuts when "drawn" through the target. If you study bladed arts and appreciate the combative potential of the sword, I'm sure you'll love this saber!" The Thompson Saber comes complete with a heavy duty thick leather and steel scabbard with a leather belt frog for ease of carry. Specifications: Weight: 33.8 oz. Blade Thickness: 5/16" Blade Length: 32" Handle: 5 3/4" Cord Wrapped Ray Skin Handle Overall: 37 3/4" Steel: 1055 Carbon Sheath: Leather Scabbard w/ Blued Steel Fittings This is an item from the Cold Steel program in 2020.

Designed by Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant, the 1796 pattern light cavalry saber was based on Central and Eastern European hussar swords. As a young captain, he observed the clumsy design of the heavy, overly long 1788 Pattern swords. Le Marchant opined that the "blades of the Turks, Mamelukes, Moors, and Hungarians (were) preferable to any other." He gave the blade of this saber a pronounced curve, which made it more adept at cavalry attack methods, and designed it with a widened tip that affected the balance, but made slashes far more brutal. It was issued primarily to British light dragoons and hussars and was also used by the King's German Legion light cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. The blade profile became so popular that the Prussians and other German states emulated its design throughout the 19th century.This exact replica of an original antique weighs only 1 lb, 12 oz, and the blade features an extreme distal taper, enabling it to feel exceptionally lively. A full 5/8" thick at the hilt, and tapers to a super thin 1/64", 1" from the tip. The blade is hand forged from tough 1080 high carbon steel and spring tempered and arrives fully sharpened.The hilt replicates the originals, with a 5/8" wide knuckle guard, steel spine, and contoured, ribbed leather grip.Complete with accurately reproduced steel scabbard. SPECIFICATIONS: Overall Length: 37-1/4" Blade Length: 32-1/4" Blade Width: 1-3/4” at the ricasso Blade distal taper: 5/8” thick at the hilt, 1/64” 1” from tip Blade thickness (base): 6 mm Blade width (base): 3.4 cm Blade material: Spring tempered 1080 high carbon Steel Wt: 1 lb / 12 oz

Cutlass Machete Inspired by their 1917 Cutlass, Cold Steels Cutlass Machete features a stiff, cut and thrust blade that's just as useful for repelling boarders as it is for hacking a path through the blackberries to get to your favorite fishing hole. Complete with a steel reinforced knuckle bow guard and a sturdy nylon scabbard, it's ready for your next adventure be it on land or sea. Details: Overall Length: approx. 76.2 cm Blade Length: approx. 61 cm Handle Length: aprrox. 15.2 cm Blade Thickness: aprrox. 2.8 mm Blade Material: 1055 Carbon Steel w/ Black Baked on Anti Rust Matte Finish Handle Material: Polypropylene Weight: aprrox. 896 g Sheath: Cor-Ex™ Sheath This is an item from the Cold Steel program in 2012.