A Pirates Scimitar.
December 2nd, 2009 | 
Author: OK, so today you’ve got a POP QUIZ!!!
Only one question, Short answer. (Sorry, no multiple choice today. 
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What kind of sword do you think a medieval pirate would use? Hmmm? Take a wild guess. Go on. Give it a go. 
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BZZZZT!
Wrong.
The correct answer is: “It depends on where said pirates are from.”
HA!
Yes, yes, I know, I’m a bastige. That was a cheap shot. A trick question. And I’m actually quite sure some of you got it right. So… Whatever. What can I say? I just like to throw a few of them out there to keep you on your toes. Somebody’s gotta do it? Right? So why not I? That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.
Anyway the topic of this post is actually related. I have here, a “Pirate’s” sword:
Fantasy Pirate Cutlass
Actually it is called a Fantasy Pirate Cutlass, which is a good thing, because when I think about Pirate swords, my first thought is the stereotypical sword wielded by the classic European vagabonds of the seven seas. The Cutlass. Clearly, however, this sword is *not really* a cutlass. More like a rather ornately finished scimitar.
The curve of the blade, the wide deep clip of the spine just before the point, the cross guard, the hooked pommel, all of these say… “I’m a Scimitar!”. Not “Me Cutlass!” However, seeing as this is a “fantasy” pirate cutlass, anything goes… I guess. So I suppose I should let that go…
Anyway, notwithstanding my prior confusion, I really like the lines of this sword. Obviously it is not as dark as I’d like , but I can’t have everything now can I? At least it has a very cool blade, and an interesting hilt to match. The cross guard looks like a set of talons attached to the sword at right angles to each other, with a rather misanthropic looking skull emblazoned in the middle. Not bad looking actually. 
Fantasy Pirate Cutlass - Hilt
The hilt continues with a studded leather wrap, covering the grip, which features what looks like a simple single choil at the top for added grip/control. The rest of the grip smoothly curves down to the pommel, which features another rather evil looking talon that curves to the front edge of the blade. Also pretty cool.
Fantasy Pirate Cutlass - Pommel
The stainless steel blade features an interesting rough cast/pitted steel appearance, which lends a much more “used” feel to the sword. Overall it appears to be a beautiful and aesthetically well executed sword. I like it.
Fantasy Pirate Cutlass - Skull
So, notwithstanding it’s failure to meet my expectations vis-a-vis being a pirates cutlass, all I can say is…
I wish it came in Damascus. Or black. I’m not that picky…
No, really, I’m not. Really… What?
Category: Swords | 
Tags: Cutlass, Fantasy, Leather, Pirate, Scimitar, Skull, steel, Studded, Talon | 
6 Comments »
Ooh, I like Strongblade. The stuff they (as somtetimes opposed to the stuff they resell :\ ) is excellent
Misogynistic skull?
@beanjavert
Yes, they do have some cool stuff…
@Binh
LOL, My bad… It was supposed to say misanthropic skull… I blame my spell checker… And lazy writing…
see, i would have answered “what ever they could get their hands on”
the average pirate was not a romantisized anti-hero, he was a harden criminal who wanted the sharpest most deadly weapon he could get a hold of.
if these pirates hit a British ship some of them would “acquire” officers sabres and the like, if they hit a ship from china or japan (and lived to tell about it) they might turn up with a katana, dao or other traditional Asian blades. if the pirate in question has not had a good run of luck though, he may have just a shiv or belaying pin.
@The reaper
I agree with you 100% about the pirates of old. That would also have been a correct answer… Where were you during the pop quiz?
That sword looks awesome i agree it would be better black but what wouldnt but i read a bad review about the dark blade which makes me think maybe all fantasy swords arent good for actual use i have just barely started exploring the idea of collecting swords