Armed with cutlasses like this curved, scimitar-like sabre blade, the Barbary pirates were the scourge of the Mediterranean. It has a versatile 22 inch long and 3.5 mm thick stainless steel factory sharp blade. The blade surface is mirror polished to look good. The full metal guard serves to protect the hand. This sword comes with a Free leather snap fastened sheath as well as a carrying loop. Overall Length: 28.5 Inches. Blade Length: 22 Inches. Blade: Stainless Steel, Factory Sharp. Includes: Black leather snap fastened sheath, loop