Hand-Forged Pirate Cutlass Machete – Full-Tang 5160 Curved Chopping Blade with D-Guard

A cutlass is a short, broad, curved sword — the classic sailor's and pirate's sidearm for heavy close-quarters cutting. This one leans into the machete side of that family: a wide, thick, forward-weighted curved blade that chops like a machete while keeping the cutlass D-guard that protects the hand. It is a modern, hand-forged interpretation in 5160 spring steel.

It is both in spirit. It has the curved single-edged blade and D-guard of a pirate cutlass, but the broad, heavy, forward-weighted profile of a machete, so it chops with real mass. If you want it slimmer and more sword-like, or wider and more machete-like, you can specify that through Custom Forge.

Yes. This is a real, fully functional cutlass machete, not a cast display piece. It is hand-forged from 5160 high-carbon spring steel, full tang, oil-tempered, and sharpened to a true cutting edge before it ships. It is built to be handled and cut with, and finished cleanly enough to display as a centrepiece.

The blade is forged from 5160 high-carbon spring steel, the same alloy used in heavy-duty truck leaf springs, prized for toughness and edge retention. It is oil-tempered for a hard cutting edge backed by a flexible, shock-absorbent spine.

Yes. The tang runs the full length of the handle, so there is no rat-tail or glued-in tang to fail. Full-tang construction is what makes the blade strong enough to chop and handle rather than just display.

The fuller is the groove running along the blade. It lightens the blade and stiffens it without losing strength, and here it also adds a dark detail line against the polished finish. It is forged and ground into the blade by hand.

The D-guard is the steel knuckle bow that curves from the guard to the pommel. It protects the hand and knuckles and is the classic cutlass fitting. On this blade it is formed and fitted by hand in steel.

Yes. The standard blade is 25 inches, and you can order it shorter or longer to your spec. You can also choose the blade finish, the edge, and add engraving. Every blade is forged to the spec you select, so the size is yours to set.

The handle is a full tang with a black wrap over the grip, a steel D-guard, and polished metal fittings. Each grip is fitted and wrapped by hand for a secure hold.

Yes. Every blade ships with a black leather sheath to protect it for storage and carry. It is made by hand to fit the blade size you order.

Yes. You can add a name, initials, or a short message to the blade, and you can upload your own logo or photo for custom engraving. Personalized blades are forged to order, so please confirm the details before you buy.

Yes. We ship worldwide from Nepal by DHL or FedEx in 7 to 14 business days with tracking. In-stock specs dispatch within 2 to 3 business days; fully custom builds take roughly 4 to 6 weeks to forge first. Import and blade laws vary by country, so please check your local rules before ordering.