If I am looking to get a cutlass or hanger, post civil war so

>being a sword fag

>>33877957
Hangers weren't really a thing post Civil War

>>33879752
eh I guess a cutlass only then. I was looking more for a cutlass anyway but Included hangers cause they are similar short sabers.

get a katana

>>33877957
Check out the "Sword Buyer's Guide" forums, the Renaissance and Military Swords section will have the info you need. If you want to use an antique, just don't cut anything too hard with it. For repros/modern copies, do a bit of research first. In general, modern repro swords of that era that are not wall-hangers will be strong enough, but not as well-balanced as the originals.

>>33877957
Get a decently made replica if you wish to use it
Antiques shouldn't really be dinged up imo.

>>33880129
So which would be better in a fight?

>ITT AUTISM

>>33881412
a gun

>>33881872
>not using a cutlass with your gun

>>33877957
Given how cheap you can find antique sabers, go for the antique

>>33879439

>complaining about weapons on a weapons board

>>33882135
Some of them are like $1,000

Is that dutch sword on that pirates website good?