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In the age of sail, officers were expected to fight right alongside common deckhands -- And an officer never chose his weapon recklessly when he knew that he may have to fight hand to hand to repel boarders! The clear choice for this merciless melee was a Spadroon. It was lighter than a cutlass, offered a long, stiff blade, was imminently suitable for thrusting,.It also had a sharp edge capable of delivering a capable cut. Original antique Spadroons are quite scarce, and far too valuable to use as actual weapons, but luckily we are proud to offer a high quality, high performance Cold Steel reproduction. Modeled on historical examples, our Spadroon has been hardened to a spring temper, with a combat sharp edge that's capable of delivering a fearsome cut as well as a lethal thrust. It's handsome too, with a ridged ivory effect grip and a gorgeous brass hilt replete with the requisite five ball counter guard and knuckle bow. Not to be outshined, the scabbard is equally impressive. It's fashioned from rich black leather, and hand stitched, and comes with a mirror polished, solid brass chape, throat, and carrying rings. At our President Lynn C. Thompson's insistence, we've produced a matching complimentary dirk to the same exacting standards. Highly evocative of the larger Spadroon brother, this beautifully crafted Dirk offers a rigid double-edged blade, ivory effect grip, brass guard with integral five ball counter guard and a rich black leather and brass scabbard. LINK:
