The Bush Cutlass is a sword/machete hybrid. It is not a show piece, and functions just as well as it looks with a polished sharpened edge and an indestructible polypropylene d-guard handle. This tool is a welcome addition to any saber fencer’s armory, as the owner should not be afraid to take it out and use it both during practice or out in the bush. If the Sword is going to be used in practice, it is necessary to dull it with a file first. It comes with a high quality black leather sheath.
Such a great idea, given that people think swords are cool, but carrying them is generally frowned upon, one option is to buy a cheap “wall hanger” that has a nice stainless blade that will look pretty for ages but likely wouldn’t hold up to a real-deal sword fight….or something like this that can be used for utility purposes and is the real McCoy. And if you get attacked by a brace of angry pirates you can hack a limb or two off before reaching for your carry piece!
Too bad I always found cutlasses like this to be kinda effeminate looking, I’m personally a big fan of the cruciform English Longswords if it came down to picking a blade…
Looks a lot like the carbon steel machete I own….
Saying that blade is suitable for practicing sabre fencing is more than a little misleading… the blade is 2/3s regulation length, half again heavier than it should be, and it lacks the six inches of blade that should be along it spine.
Still, a sharp and pointy is a sharp and pointy ;).
Yeah the whole “Practice” thing is REALLY queer, and I think attempting to broaden the market. Bottom line its a cutlass/cavalry saber you can use to cut brush on your property, and do it all for short money.
Also they should have added that the blade is made to “Real Sword” quality, not “Wall Hanger” so if somebody needs killin’ you can reach for your sword
…tho a gun would be a might bit better.
These dudes actually do a fairly good job of reviewing swords and finding good quality cheap choppers.
Of course you give up some balance and quality with cheap, but you can find good balance and weight swords made with modern techniques for not bad prices.
I would recommend anything by angus trim, their valiant armoury swords are all made using modern techniques and are cheaper than their traditionally made swords, but with no loss in quality.
http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/
No “Arrr!” ?