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Battlecry Cutlass

#501862
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This sword has a sharpened, darkened 1065 high carbon steel blade with an extra-wide tang. Includes a leather scabbard with engraved throat and chape. Overall 44 inches.
$229.95

French Napoleonic Infantry Artillery Short Sword / Glaive

#501864
This sword has a sharpened, darkened 1075 high carbon steel blade with an extra-wide tang. Includes a leather scabbard with brass throat and chape. Overall 25 inches.
$279.95

French Napoleonic Briquet Short Sword

#501867
This sword has a sharpened, darkened 1075 high carbon steel blade with an extra-wide tang. Includes a leather scabbard with brass throat and chape. Overall 27 inches.
$249.95

Spiculus Gladius with Genuine Bone Grip

#501782
Admired for his fighting skills by the throngs of citizens that attended the Gladiatorial Games, the Gladiator Spiculus became personally favored by the Roman Emperor Nero. Spiculus was lavishly rewarded for his exploits in the arena. We've designed this gladius to be true to the period, but worthy of a champion.
$349.95

Damascus Short Sword

#404451
This medieval style short sword has a double edged Damascus steel blade which slashes and penetrates your target with ease. Features a blonde wood and bone handle with black and brass spacers and a steel pommel.
$114.95

Hobbit Sting Scabbard

#600932
This fantasy sword features a stainless steel blade, solid metal hilt parts and an elaborately detailed grip. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Overall length of 18-3/4 inches.
$79.95

The Hobbit: Sting Sword of Bilbo Baggins

#501427
This sword features an AUS-6 stainless steel blade, solid metal hilt parts and a detailed grip. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Overall length of 22-1/2 inches.
$149.95

The English Cutlass

#501405
This replica has a hand forged, high carbon steel blade and a solid brass guard. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. Overall 30-1/2 inches. Comes factory sharp.
$189.95

Unique selection of short and cutlass swords at MRL

Short swords have seen usage throughout history, from the Legionnaires to Renaissance squires and pirates. In ancient armies, short swords and large shields were a standard armament of the soldiers who fought against the long sarissa pikes of phalanxes. Limitations of copper, bronze, and iron regulated blade length at first. Later, the swords developed across many cultures leading to different types and shapes. After steel had become a common metal used to make bladed weapons, short swords stayed in use as with the Roman gladius which was an effective stabbing weapon.  

Museum Replicas offers a range of classic short swords. From the most famous of all short swords, the Roman Gladius, to the iconic Iberian Falcata, as well as cutlasses spanning the Renaissance to the American Civil War. These include pirate, English, Scottish, and Civil War naval cutlasses. High carbon steel has been used for most of the blades in the selection, making our short swords robust and able to maintain a good edge.

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Top Customer Reviews

Review of: Spiculus Gladius with Genuine Bone Grip

I I just received mine today,I ordered the 3 day shipping,well worth it.I have other roman swords from this sight and this is the one I like best.My sword weights 2.1 oz, Everthing about the sword is great! I came sharp enough to cut geo. ads-paper.The seath is one of the best I seen , haven':t cut with it yet due to just received it and it"s a christmas presentI For the money I feel this is one of the best looking and made roman swords on the market to day.Rember only cut water bottles,mats and bamboo,safe cutting Ray Blundell
Reviewed by: ray , December 08, 2022

Review of: Spiculus Gladius with Genuine Bone Grip

This Spiculus gladius easily gets a 5star rating in my opinion.  The overall build is top quality.  The wooden and faux bone handle looks and feels great.. The Windlass blade is very sharp, light, and strong.  Definitely a battle ready piece.  The scabbard is probably one of the nicest ones I own relative to both quality and looks.  I am super happy with this purchase.  I’ve always wanted a gladius sword in my collection and this is probably my favorite already..
Reviewed by: Chris, September 19, 2022

Review of: Spiculus Gladius with Genuine Bone Grip

True to Museum Replicas word, this Gladius is light weight and easy to handle as well as SHARP. I am not a fan of Nero, but this Gladius IS top notch and will hold up in battle. The Overview of this Gladius is accurate. Of course, my favorite, is the Roman Gladius, my first purchase.
Reviewed by: William, September 04, 2022

Review of: Damascus Short Sword

I purchased one of these recently on "deal of the day". Amazing price and great little sword. It came sharpened, all parts were tight, balanced well and the scabbard fit tight. Only bad thing was the tip was a bit blunt like when you drop a knife tip first on a concrete floor. That kind of little mushroom shape you get but that was fixed with a  few minutes on a honing stone. All in all a great sword even at full price! Also MRL's sister company Atlanta Cutlery sells a dagger that is so similar in design they would make a great set. Check it out. The drag there is the dagger can't be sent to CA. because it's classed as a dagger/deadly weapon by CA law so you better have a good friend out of state. Ha ha!
Reviewed by: Jeffery, February 10, 2022

Review of: Damascus Short Sword

It was very nicely made and looked amazing. Love the Damascus pattern. Nice balance and weight. Atlanta Cutlery & Museum Replicas have always delivered quality items. This is my 9th purchase over the past 30 years, so I should know.
Reviewed by: Tristam, February 17, 2021

Review of: Damascus Short Sword

Feels great in the hand. Loving the combination of horn and bone!
Reviewed by: Russell, December 12, 2020

Review of: Damascus Short Sword

I bought this for my viking outfit looks great with it.  balance is very nice.
Reviewed by: Philip, July 11, 2020

Review of: Damascus Short Sword

I'll admit I thought this price was too good to be true. A beautiful damascus blade with a lovely scabbard, and all for under $110? Impossible. Boy was I wrong. The sword is beautiful, and the scabbard, too. Tonight I used it to hack through some of the bamboo on my property and it had no problem going through the bamboo stalks. No chips or glinting, just a razor sharp, gorgeous, deadly blade.
Reviewed by: Jason, February 12, 2020

Review of: Hobbit Sting Scabbard

Excellent companion to Bilbo Baggins' sword. Great fit to the blade and made exceptionally well.
Reviewed by: HOWARD, January 15, 2019

Review of: Hobbit Sting Scabbard

I figure this is a must have if you have Sting.  It is well made, looks good, and fits nice.  Good accessory.
Reviewed by: Kenneth, November 26, 2018