U. S. 1860 reproduced cutlass for your Civil War armory! The Naval Cutlass Sword is a hand-forged high carbon steel blade. The blade is British military spec steel and will flex over 20° 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 a scabbard. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.