Have the cutlass. I bought it at a pawn shop for a good price. It is a navel cutlass and is worn on the left side. Also sabers are traditionally worn on the left side because you mount a horse on the left side. Trust me, their plenty sharp. Good to see a video about it.
Their cutlass machete does the grip the other way like you would like it. I actually took the belt sander to it and shaped it. The blade is thicker than a machete as well. I sharpened the back edge on the last quarter. This one looks good, but the cutlass machete is surprisingly handy!
@@DonnieBAllDay well I have a la fountain I put red oak handles on its a really good kukri now and I turned the new throwing Bowie into a regular Bowie knife I haven't had any problems with them two they chop like hell brother but who knows they could break I don't think so but never know all my others are 1980 to 1990s or new south African they do a very good job in south Africa bud for sure
Wish I would have been working when you did the knife sale buddy but I did get a signed cold steel black bear Bowie from you brother I will cherish that thing forever bro. Your a American hero warrior and thank you for your service and just plane old bad asseri lots of love buddy may your moccasins cross many mounds of worth
The 1917 cutlass came in a left and right version. I have one of each for duel wield. Also it’s an exact replica of the real U.S navy 1917 cutlass.. it was and still is a real sword. Based on a Dutch Kluwang.
I do see its intended purpose, though. It's a boarding sword. You need to hack with forward momentum but yet need that short length. It was meant to get sailors on board an enemy vessel. I don't think it was meant to be a fencer
@DonnieBAllDay I was really into this swords history years ago because it was one of the last swords brought to US service for actual use. I still have a sentimental like for the sword. I have it's cousin, cold steel Lang messer.
Great video Man. Not bad for something that's supposed to hang on the wall. Well at least we know what it can do. God bless. From Glenn CATT. In Massachusetts.
The weight issue is something I've noticed with the cold steel cutlass machete,it's one of my favorites but it's overly blade heavy even for a saber,the new made in China ones are sharper and better grind but idk if they're as durable as the 1055 versions being 65mn steel,the grip also feels backwards and awkward in the hand. Anyway love the older and good cold steels but great video as always Mr. Dbad
Mr. Don - the 1917 Frontier is made in India or China? Maybe GSM changed the quality??? Not always sharp huh? Thanks! One more point for the Junglas instead
I agree bud some good some not so good i hade some m tech knives better than some cold steel lol lol you just got to take a chance on them all like i ordered a tops knife it wasnt heat treated or tempered right but i normalized it and redid treatment and temper now its a very nice knife i wasn't going to send it back. Only took 3 hours and two hours in the temering oven but all good now it was a tops eagle shadow knife with kydex sheath my bob knife from tops was great right out of the bag
that surprises me about the Tops. They have soft spines because of the dif heat treat, but they're supposed to. But the edge should be treated very well. Wow!
@@DonnieBAllDay yes it's easy to differently heat treat the spine but this knife is so short it's no point in all that I been building custom knives a very long time it was just a factory screw up and I got it but it's fixed now only one good reason to differently heat treat the spine that's if it's a long blade and for chopping and cutting
@@twistedmetal4897 No way! My cane came decently sharp but it will stab like nobody=s business. Get an edge on it and its awesome. Unless its GSM maybe. Haha
That's the way Govt issued pattern military sabers were. If one was left handed they were usually expected to learn how to use the saber in their off hand b/c the Gov't didnt want to pay to have special lefty sabers made. Lol
Great video Donnie, I am shocked too that the hilt bent as well. If you decide to make it a d-guard, I can't wait for that video and are you thinking about putting a new handle on it like the bowie?
The D-guard would work better for you. I'm a leftie also. Too many of those blades are purely made for righthanded only. 10% of mankind is screwed. Liner locks... That edge damage from hitting that piece of wood is crazy btw. Many machete's have a tougher steel, better heat treat, than those more expensive swords. Weird. 18:45 😂
Huh, DBad, I told you some time ago : YOU CLEARLY joined a pirates crew .... This vid is a clear evidence !!! All aboord !!! 😂😂😂 PS : You should grow a beard !
Cold Steel anymore is overpriced 💩. Their customer service is abhorrent, and they are no longer trustworthy. If you wonder what I'm going on about. Look up for yourself their heat treating issues and the multitudes of complaints that follow.
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Have the cutlass. I bought it at a pawn shop for a good price. It is a navel cutlass and is worn on the left side. Also sabers are traditionally worn on the left side because you mount a horse on the left side. Trust me, their plenty sharp. Good to see a video about it.
I really wish this was even a little sharp. I'll get it there though
Their cutlass machete does the grip the other way like you would like it. I actually took the belt sander to it and shaped it. The blade is thicker than a machete as well. I sharpened the back edge on the last quarter. This one looks good, but the cutlass machete is surprisingly handy!
@@Captain-Electro ive had some good cs machetes
Man I love them older cold steel knives not to many new ones
I wont buy after they sold
@@DonnieBAllDay well I have a la fountain I put red oak handles on its a really good kukri now and I turned the new throwing Bowie into a regular Bowie knife I haven't had any problems with them two they chop like hell brother but who knows they could break I don't think so but never know all my others are 1980 to 1990s or new south African they do a very good job in south Africa bud for sure
Wish I would have been working when you did the knife sale buddy but I did get a signed cold steel black bear Bowie from you brother I will cherish that thing forever bro. Your a American hero warrior and thank you for your service and just plane old bad asseri lots of love buddy may your moccasins cross many mounds of worth
I appreciate that bro
The 1917 cutlass came in a left and right version. I have one of each for duel wield. Also it’s an exact replica of the real U.S navy 1917 cutlass.. it was and still is a real sword. Based on a Dutch Kluwang.
yes. I the the right handed one from a right handed guy. Terrible basket
@@DonnieBAllDay it’s an easy fix. I can’t send you a video on how I fixed it.
@@Lotrprofessor1500 making into a more versatile D-Guard
Here for it Brotha D.
@@JoeSteel1 grazi
I do see its intended purpose, though. It's a boarding sword. You need to hack with forward momentum but yet need that short length. It was meant to get sailors on board an enemy vessel. I don't think it was meant to be a fencer
@@tcup3946 Not made defense with, but made as a sword. Every other cutlass I have ever fused pad return balance
@DonnieBAllDay I was really into this swords history years ago because it was one of the last swords brought to US service for actual use. I still have a sentimental like for the sword. I have it's cousin, cold steel Lang messer.
Great video Man. Not bad for something that's supposed to hang on the wall. Well at least we know what it can do. God bless. From Glenn CATT. In Massachusetts.
@@jenniferbauman4802 they advertise it like its an idestructable war sword. A bit less than they claim
Totally two badass blades just beautiful 😍❤️ em
Damn you look good 💯 😋 hahaha
had some fun today
Instead of Patriot now you a Pirate-lol Louisiana the Humidity King-i feel for yall Brother.
@@billymounce4073 you arent lying
The weight issue is something I've noticed with the cold steel cutlass machete,it's one of my favorites but it's overly blade heavy even for a saber,the new made in China ones are sharper and better grind but idk if they're as durable as the 1055 versions being 65mn steel,the grip also feels backwards and awkward in the hand. Anyway love the older and good cold steels but great video as always Mr. Dbad
thanks bro
the handle should have been evenly curved or counted forwards
not done right
Kinda looks like something outta the Civil War so probably wouldn't have come across any shields during that
@@BladeObssession exactly
Was the original a coffin handle? On the Bowie
no. an awful angular piece
Donnie Beeeeeee!
@@Fishbag61 the B stands for goofy
Mr. Don - the 1917 Frontier is made in India or China? Maybe GSM changed the quality??? Not always sharp huh? Thanks! One more point for the Junglas instead
Junglas will be pretty much anything
Isn't the sword a Naval cutlass for boarding party use in days past?
@@sgtmajtrapp3391 the design was widely used. From calvary riders to pirate ships
Tiki next!?? But waiting upon arrival for my John j. Mission tribute😉😉😳😳😳😝
Tiki or Toki?
I agree bud some good some not so good i hade some m tech knives better than some cold steel lol lol you just got to take a chance on them all like i ordered a tops knife it wasnt heat treated or tempered right but i normalized it and redid treatment and temper now its a very nice knife i wasn't going to send it back. Only took 3 hours and two hours in the temering oven but all good now it was a tops eagle shadow knife with kydex sheath my bob knife from tops was great right out of the bag
that surprises me about the Tops. They have soft spines because of the dif heat treat, but they're supposed to. But the edge should be treated very well. Wow!
@@DonnieBAllDay yes it's easy to differently heat treat the spine but this knife is so short it's no point in all that I been building custom knives a very long time it was just a factory screw up and I got it but it's fixed now only one good reason to differently heat treat the spine that's if it's a long blade and for chopping and cutting
@@terrybest8973 thats true
It's your sword bro, do what you want with it, no worries.
I just got a heavy duty sword cane from cold steel. The edge is non existent, and now I'm afraid to swing it into anything 😆
@@twistedmetal4897 No way! My cane came decently sharp but it will stab like nobody=s business. Get an edge on it and its awesome. Unless its GSM maybe. Haha
You Are doing a great job!!
Keep it up!!
Greetings from The Netherlands!!
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PS: I was a Cold Steel fanboy!!
NOT ANYMORE BROTHER!!
I appreciate that brother
Sir what grind would you say the Frontier has? You rock! 🤙
It feels convex
@@DonnieBAllDay- thanks!!!
That's the way Govt issued pattern military sabers were. If one was left handed they were usually expected to learn how to use the saber in their off hand b/c the Gov't didnt want to pay to have special lefty sabers made. Lol
facts
Great video Donnie, I am shocked too that the hilt bent as well. If you decide to make it a d-guard, I can't wait for that video and are you thinking about putting a new handle on it like the bowie?
I'm not sure yet about the grip. Gotta think it over
@@DonnieBAllDay Take your time with it, I thought it would be cool to upgrade that too.
Old knives are cool just not something to use for modern day they're to precious.
these aren't old
The D-guard would work better for you. I'm a leftie also. Too many of those blades are purely made for righthanded only. 10% of mankind is screwed. Liner locks...
That edge damage from hitting that piece of wood is crazy btw.
Many machete's have a tougher steel, better heat treat, than those more expensive swords.
Weird.
18:45
😂
I agree 100%
Are You Tennessee Brando's brother?
It depends how far back you go. Eventually, I'm your brother
Huh, DBad, I told you some time ago : YOU CLEARLY joined a pirates crew ....
This vid is a clear evidence !!!
All aboord !!!
😂😂😂
PS : You should grow a beard !
I have a beard. Its lower. Hahaha
@@DonnieBAllDay 😆😆😆
Hey man,
Is NOT a knife : don't try controlling of the wrist : let the arm be one with the sword !
You just keep the grip - let the sword swing !
yes
What happened with "Never ever Cold Steel"?
@@Setnja92 i will never buy a GSM Cold Steel. I made that distinction clear
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A casanza
viva Italia!
@@DonnieBAllDay
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Lefties unite👍❗️
hell yeah
Cold Steel anymore is overpriced 💩.
Their customer service is abhorrent, and they are no longer trustworthy.
If you wonder what I'm going on about. Look up for yourself their heat treating issues and the multitudes of complaints that follow.
@@nathanwillis8823 facts
Perso les modèles COLD STEEL sont d'affreuses répliques de mauvaises qualités !
a bit disappointing