CAS Hanwei Complete Cutlass-Silver Blade Brown Grip 112568. A naval side-arm its popularity was likely due to the fact that it was not only robust enough to hack through heavy ropes canvas and wood but short enough to use in relatively close quarters such as during boarding actions in the rigging or below decks. Another advantage to the cutlass was its simplicity of use. Employing it effectively required less training than that required to master a rapier or small sword and it was more effective as a close-combat weapon than a full-sized sword would be on a cramped ship. Our Proline Xtreme Cutlass is manufactured from the same special blend of high-impact polymer used in the construction of other swords within the Proline Xtreme range. The Cutlass Blade can be swapped easily with the Single Hand Blade to create a Basket Hilt sword. Key Features: - Designed for Sparring and Drilling - Approved by Dave Rawlings and the Boars Tooth Fight School - Based on Real Historical Designs Specifications: Blade Length: 29 3/4" Package Contents: CAS Hanwei Complete Cutlass-Silver Blade Brown Grip CAS Hanwei 112568: Complete Cutlass-Silver Blade Brown Grip