Matchets and a Cutlass

Norman McCormick · 1st July 2012, 08:04 PM

Hi,
Came across this illustration in a booklet kindly sent to me some years ago by Philip Lankester at the Royal Armouries. It may help some members identify the odd trade blade that has found its way into 'sword' usage. All are termed Matchets except the bottom one which is described as a Cutlass blade. Please see the photo attached of a Cutlass blade of mine, seems a pretty similar form. Hope this is of some interest.
Regards,
Norman.

1st July 2012, 08:04 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,575	Matchets and a Cutlass Hi, Came across this illustration in a booklet kindly sent to me some years ago by Philip Lankester at the Royal Armouries. It may help some members identify the odd trade blade that has found its way into 'sword' usage. All are termed Matchets except the bottom one which is described as a Cutlass blade. Please see the photo attached of a Cutlass blade of mine, seems a pretty similar form. Hope this is of some interest. Regards, Norman. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 1st July 2012 at 08:19 PM.