ATrim Cutlass

For enthusiasts who appreciate a blade with personality, the Atrim Cutlass delivers something rare in today’s market. This sword has the lively handling associated with Angus Trim designs, paired with a bold aesthetic that calls back to the ruthless close-quarters fighting of the Age of Sail. Light, responsive and deceptively quick, it feels instantly at home in the hand, offering the kind of performance that collectors and practitioners value in a finely balanced cutting blade.

A Blade with Buccaneer Spirit

Historically, cutlasses were the preferred sidearms of sailors and early buccaneers. Some museum housed examples from the late sixteenth century show short broad blades and protective complex hilts suited for shipboard combat where space was limited. There are theories that some early Caribbean cutlasses may have begun as German messer style blades that were shortened and modified with new hilts to meet the demands of rough sea fighting. This sword echoes that evolution in spirit yet its true origin story is far more personal.

One day Angus Trim simply contacted Kingston Arms with an idea. He paired one of his fast falchion style blades with a complex hilt he had crafted previously then refined the assembly with a wheel pommel for ideal balance. His enthusiastic greeting said it all. “I think it is pretty sweet and I think you will too. Want me to send it your way?” When Gus Trim says this the only reasonable answer is yes. The finished result speaks for itself and immediately became a favorite among those who test it.

Cutlass Specifications and Details

The blade measures 25 3/4 inches with 20 1/2 inches of sharpened cutting edge and an unsharpened false edge along the spine. Its overall feel is light and responsive which makes it suitable for collectors who appreciate quick handling swords. The hilt provides excellent hand protection without excess weight and the wheel pommel completes the balance. A richly embossed leather scabbard with a thistle motif accompanies the sword giving it a distinguished finishing touch. Built by Kingston Arms with the performance focus that Angus Trim designs are known for this is a unique cutlass that stands apart from standard reproductions.