Pirate sword (37 cm)

The pirate sword is a 37 cm curved costume sword, with a silver-coloured blade and a gold-coloured hilt with hand guard. Tuck it behind the sash of your pirate costume or hold it in your hand alongside a tricorn hat. This is how you complete your pirate look for a pirate party or a children's party.

Blade, hilt and length of the pirate sword

• The sword is 37 cm long. This makes it a short cutlass that you can easily hold in one hand.
• The blade is curved and silver-coloured, with a brushed, slightly distressed finish that makes it look used.
• The blade features a skull with two crossed swords behind it.
• The handle is gold-coloured and ribbed, and extends into a semi-circular guard around your hand.
• The sword is made of 100% polypropylene.
• The sword is from the Boland brand and is supplied separately, without a scabbard or other accessories.

The pirate's short cutlass

The cutlass is the short, curved sword that sailors and pirates traditionally carried on board. A long sword was unwieldy among ropes, masts and low decks, and that is precisely why this compact model is associated with the image of the pirate. You will recognise the skull with crossed swords on the blade from the pirate flag, and this symbol makes it immediately clear which character you are playing.

How do you wear the pirate sword at a party without it getting in the way?

The pirate sword is easiest to wear tucked diagonally behind a wide sash or belt on your hip, with the hilt facing forward. This leaves your hands free for a drink or the dance floor, and you only draw the cutlass for a tough pose. With a wide, light blouse with ruffles and a tricorn hat, the gold-coloured guard stands out well against the fabric. At a children's party, it works well if you hold the cutlass in front of your chest and wear a second pirate accessory, such as an eye patch or a hat with a silver trim.

Order the pirate sword and give your pirate costume a curved blade at the hip at the next pirate party.