Ben Potter Bladesmith

Patterend after an English cutlass from the early 1700's the
Privateer Cutlass features a fullered blade showing bronze
heat-color in the scottish style, engraved shell-guard with
decorative brass rivets, forged scroll on the wrist-guard and
a thumb-ring. All hilt fittings are hand forged and polished steel.
The grip is hand carved with the same pattern as the shell-guard
from teak that was taken from a speargun used in saltwater, and is
inlayed with brass studs.

Dimensions

Length
Blade:                               21in (53cm)
   Blade thickness:              3/16 in (5mm)
       Overall:                         26 1/2 in (67cm)

PoB:                     4 1/2in (11cm) forward
CoP:                13 1/2 in   (34cm) forward
Secondary node:   centered in grip.

$3400 USD +shipping

$1000 USD +shipping

The single bevel blade of this 19th century style knife is hand forged out of 1095 steel and
edge quenched. The hilt features a hand engraved, cast-on pewter bolster and fire darkened
maple grip. The hand carved and fire darkened maple scabbard is lined with wool and has
a copper anchor belt loop.

Dimensions

Length
Blade:                5in (12cm)
Overall:        9 in (23cm)
Sheathed:    10 in (25cm)

Weight
Knife:          4oz. (113g)
Sheathed:    6oz. (170g)

Balance point: Center of bolster.

$1000 USD

If you are interested in purchasing one of the pieces on this page or in having me
do some custom work for you, contact me with a description of what you have in
mind and any questions you have and I'll get back to you

WARNING:

You are responsible to know and follow all laws regarding the purchase
and possession of edged weapons in your location. You must be 18 years of
age or older to purchase. The maker in no way assumes responsibility for
misuse. All knives feature extremely sharp blades. Please use caution.

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