2010 Trench Sword (Knuckle Duster Guard Cutlass)

2010 Trench Sword (Knuckle Duster Guard Cutlass) - A modern reproduction of the famous 1918 trench knife from World War One but with a cutlass style sword blade instead of the traditional double edge blade.

Made over a period of about six - eight months with about 20hrs work altogether, using a 1" blank of aluminium and an old Pakistani sword bought for about $20.
Knuckle duster knives or trench knives were used during both World Wars, the 1918 would have been a formidable weapon in close quarters combat, and the new 2010 trench sword would have been even better.
The size for the handle is medium to large hands, but would also be able to be used by smalls hands due to the finger hole shapes.
Features oblong finger holes and a curved palm rest that sits comfortably in your hand, also feature four spikes for striking.

As mention above the blade is an old Pakistani sword, that was cut in two to make a another smaller trench knife and this one, although not razor sharp it is still sharpened and would still be capable of stabbing, the handle is solid aluminium, and the blade is held within the handle using a rat tail tang and brass nut.
Weight is reasonably heavy due to the size of the blade and thickness of the handle, although heavy it just right for a short fighting sword.

Features various makers mark - U.K 2010 - Place and year made, also features W.C, the blade is a Cutlass / Cavalier style Pakistani design.
At this time there is no sheath, but I plan to get a nice tactical style scabbard with straps and various pouches.

This is probably my all time  favourite trench knife / sword, the beautiful old style blade and reproduction 1918 style handle makes for a really nice piece, great for display and as a talking point, but could be used in a combat situation.



Dimensions - 113mm wide (handle only - nut to guard), 84mm high (handle only), 26mm thick, Finger holes are 26mm wide and 35mm high.

Blade is 470mm - (18.5" inches)
Overall length is 595mm - (23.5" inches) Approx.
 
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Also Known as - Бокс (оръжие), Puny americà, Boxer (zbraň), Dyrnau haearn, Knojern, Schlagring, Puño de acero, Puño Americano, Altzairuzko ukabila, Nyrkkirauta, Tirapugni, ナックルダスター, Kastete, Kastet, Buku lima, Boksbeugel, Knokejern, Soco-inglês, Кастет, Boksar (orožje), Knogjärn, Muşta, 鐵蓮花, Knuckle dusters, knuckles,Brass Knuckles, Brass Knucks, Poing Americain