Many a bloody-handed pirate of the 17th century clambered over the side of a gold laden galleon armed with a cutlass such as this. Known by many names - "hanger," "cuttoe," and "short sabre" by infantry, or "cutlass" by sailors - this was an exceedingly popular short weapon. The Pirate Cutlass has a grip that is padded with leather and wire wrapping making it easy to hold and use during sword fighting. The blade is made from a single piece of high carbon tempered steel.