Infantryman’s Hanger / Cutlass – Universal Swords
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 30 7/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 0.5 oz
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- Anglo-Saxon
Overview
Infantryman's Hanger / Cutlass - Universal Swords
This Hanger sword has a blade of 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel peened to a hilt of brass. Its companion scabbard is crafted from sturdy leather with chape and throat pieces of brass.
This reproduction of a British infantrymans hanger is based on an extant example dating to 1760. These British brass-hilted swords were heavily influenced by French and German hangers from the continent as evidenced by its half-basket hilt with a heart shaped guard.
The hanger sword is designed for close-in fighting - the blade is an ideal length for a close-quarters scrum and the wide, cutlass-like blade delivers forceful chops, hacks and sweeping slashes. The clipped point lends itself well to a slightly upturned thrust.
This form of the Hanger is very similar to the Cutlass, and a blade of this type offered here would do quite well when used as a Cutlass.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- Anglo-Saxon
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 30 7/8''
- Blade Length
- 25 1/2''
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 0.5 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 5 1/2''
- Thickness
- 5.4 mm - 3.1 mm
- Width
- 35.9 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 3/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Saber
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The Maker
Universal Swords
With origins going back to 1960, India’s Universal Swords has been making reproduction swords for decades. With an emphasis on military sabers, universal produces a number of designs not found elsewhere. As the official US distributor of Universal Swords, KOA will be expanding to stock their entire line over time.
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It looks good on a belt but the handle is very small and uncomfortable so don’t expect to hold it unless you’ve got small hands