Is This Worthy of a Pirate? - Dussack by Adam Bodorics (Review)

Depending on how you like to define the terms, this could be called a cutlass (or tessack, or Sinclair Hilt saber, or maybe even storta). If you ask me, it's the cooler pirate saber. ;)

It's sort of like a very short falchion with a shell guard (and thumb ring). Either way it may be small, but it's a great sword design. In this video I test a reproduction dussack (or rather two different versions) made by Adam Bodorics and give you my impression of the quality, handling, etc.


** Specifications **

Overall length: 78 cm (30.7 in)
Weight: Light version - 748 g (1 lb 10 oz), "Heavy" version - 941 g (2 lbs 1 oz)
[normally I would list more measurements, but it has come to my attention that some Chinese manufacturers rip off designs and copy whatever measurements they can find]

Material: 6150 spring steel
Hilt assembly: Full tang, peened


** Pros / Cons **

Nimble (even the "heavy" version)
Very sharp edge, powerful cutter
Durable blade
(+ Subjective: looks awesome)

Somewhat rough finish
The pommel of the light version loosened up a little


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