The crashing of waves, the roar of cannons, the shout of sea roques through the foreboding mist - this new functional cutlass can't help but unleash adventurous images. Scottish born Capt. (William) Kidd, we're sure, would have favored this sword. As seen in period art, the Scottish Basket-Hilt was at times married to a cutlass blade (this one has a double edge for the first 9" of the blade). The basket itself provided excellent hand protection and could deliver a hard blow in the crowded melee that insued onboard. This functional Scottish Cutlass is made by Windlass Steelcrafts®.