Several years ago, we worked with WKC and several Master Chiefs to design this Navy Cutlass to replicate the Model 1860/1861 Cutlass, but with several modern enhancements. We also provide the design background for this piece.

While the US Navy does not currently have a written specification for its cutlass, the US Navy Ceremonial Guard in Washington, DC (Anacostia Annex) uses our cutlass.

This is not a "replica cutlass" that looks OK as long as you are standing 10 feet away, nor is it a "Pirate's Cutlass" with which it is impossible to do manual of arms. Our Navy Cutlass is a ceremonial service piece and is crafted to the same level of workmanship as any of WKC's US military pieces.

• Guard:
  • Solid-cast brass guard, then plated in 24-carat gold.
  • Mirror-like “shell” is riveted securely to the guard with the traditional 11 rivets.
  • Traditional "French curve" cut that allows the wearer to execute manual of arms.
• Grip:
  • Leather wrapped with twisted gold wire strands.
• End Cap:
  • Cast brass, 24-carat gold-plated to a mirror-like finish
• Blade:
  • Polished, stainless steel, 26-inch blade
  • Etched with “U.S.N.” near the leather stop
  • Unsharpened ceremonial edge, but the blade has a sharp tip
  • Has the fuller (groove)
• Scabbard:
  • Steel insert to prevent sagging when displayed
  • Covered in black calf leather
• Included:
  • Protective cloth bag
  • Free UPS Ground shipping!

• How do I wear the cutlass?
• Sword finishes
• Military sword care
• Swords at military weddings
• And more!
   
  

This leather Cutlass Throg (frog) perfectly fits our Cutlass Scabbard. It is 100% leather with reinforced stitching. The throg is only available with Cutlass purchase (just select the option below) ; it is not sold separately.

Please note: Because other manufacturers' scabbards may differ in design from ours, our cutlass throg may not fit their cutlass scabbards.

Buy our Navy Cutlass in a package and save!

Our Cutlass Package includes:

• Cutlass
• Scabbard
• Throg
• Gloves
• Leather Belt
• Laser Etch
• Padded Case

View our cutlass return policy.

As Marlow White became known in the US Military Sword industry as a provider of top-quality swords at reasonable prices, we began to hear from CPO's regarding the Navy Cutlass. It had become almost impossible to find a quality Cutlass; most either seemed to be "pirates' cutlasses" or replicas that only looked OK when you stood 10 feet from them.

In 2005, we set out to create a Naval Cutlass which members of the Navy would be proud to wear. We partnered with WKC and several Master Chiefs to design the cutlass. The design process took almost a year as we worked through various design challenges.

At one point late in the process, we discovered a significant issue: most modern cutlass and cutlass replicas do not allow a Sailor to properly execute manual of arms. Despite having invested many man hours and thousands of dollars in our prototype cutlass design, we scrapped the cutlass design and started over to ensure our cutlass would present a proper manual of arms - smoothly. Below is an e-mail from Master Chief Whitney soon after we announced the production delay.

Since releasing the Cutlass in late 2005, we can truly say that our Naval Cutlass is the best Cutlass available to members of the U.S. Navy. Our Cutlass emulates the model 1860 cutlass design but we are producing it to the same level of standard that all other US Military Swords have. Read more about the modern design enhancements, or view our buying guide to compare our cutlass with others. Scroll up the page to order your cutlass.

An e-mail from Master Chief Whitney:

Tim [Cahill, Marlow White President],

Thank you for the On-Line up date on the Great New Marlow White / WKC 1860 US NAVY Cutlass. For a true, well hand made classic such as this, crafted by WKC, the Masters in sword making, the wait is well worth it. The US Navy has much tradition yet and the renewal and return of this item of history from our past is near and dear to many of us still serving the GREATEST NAVY IN THE WORLD. I will be proud to display it always and pass the word to all my Shipmates about its near arrival. I wish you every success in this grand undertaking and I know many Navy Chiefs, Officers and of course our Jr. Enlisted Sailors will be wanting this Marlow White / WKC 1860 US Navy Cutlass. I am sure they too will be willing to wait for the BEST you have to offer us at this fair price.

V/R

Master Chief Kent M. Whitney
US Navy, San Diego, California