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Windlass Steelcrafts

US NCO's sword Model 1840 including scabbard

$154.98 USD
$154.98 USD
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Highlights

The US NCO Model 1840 sword is an elegant and historically significant edged weapon that accompanied NCOs in the American Army through numerous major conflicts for over seven decades.

  • Authentic reconstruction of the historical service sword, which saw service in the Civil War and the Mexican-American War, among others.
  • Especially maneuverable and lightweight design for precise handling in combat.
  • Slim, single-edged blade with a distinctive fuller for optimal weight reduction.
  • Magnificent gold hilt with a securely riveted pommel and a classic kidney-shaped stab guard.
  • Includes a robust, precisely fitting metal scabbard with two practical attachment rings for the carrying strap.
  • High-quality craftsmanship with an overall length of approximately 94 cm and a weight of approximately 880 g. g
Manufacturer's specifications

Windlass Steelcrafts, 11-A Rajpur Road, 248001, Dehradun, info@windlass.com
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US Unteroffiziersdegen Modell 1840 inkl. Scheide

US NCO's sword Model 1840 including scabbard in detail

Questions about the product US NCO's sword Model 1840 including scabbard

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The US Model 1840 non-commissioned officer's knife is distinguished by its over 70-year history of service in the American Army, where it saw action in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War, among others. A key feature is its light weight, achieved through a wide fuller that allows for agile handling of the single-edged blade. The blade is made of carbon steel (1085), while the accompanying scabbard is made of steel. The weapon is completed by a polished cast brass hilt with a kidney-shaped thrust guard.
In which historical conflicts was the US NCO Model 1840 sword used, and is this model approved for active combat or reenactment?

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What are the overall length and blade length of the US NCO Model 1840 sword, and how are the weight and center of gravity balanced for optimal handling?

The US NCO Model 1840 sword has an overall length of approximately 94 cm and a blade length of approximately 80 cm. It weighs around 880 g, with the center of gravity balanced about 10 cm in front of the grip/guard for optimal handling.
What specific design features on the handle and blade characterize the appearance of the US NCO Model 1840 sword, and what influence does the wide fuller have on the handling of the weapon?

The appearance of the US NCO Model 1840 sword is defined by a gold-plated cast brass grip with a riveted pommel, a simple guard, and a kidney-shaped stab guard. The blade is characterized by a slim, single-edged shape with a wide fuller that extends from the ricasso almost to the tip. This fuller significantly reduces the weapon's weight, allowing for particularly agile and light handling.