U. S. 1860 reproduced cutlass for your Civil War armory! The Naval Cutlass Sword is hand forged high carbon steel blade. Blade is British military spec steel and will flex over 20 degrees and return to true. This is a fine reproduction of the cutlass designed by Ames and first carried in 1860. Its blade and brass basket hand-guard were well suited for the close quarters combat of wooden ships and iron men. Leather frog. The Naval Cutlass Sword comes with scabbard. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.