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Smatchet Short Sword - Used by British & American Special Forces During World War II
Just released the video showing more pictures, background of the Smatchet, Demonstrating it’s Slicing Capabilities, and a few old clips from WWII.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkQWRlMJn8I
History of the Smatchet
The Smatchet was used by British and American special forces (Special Air Service and Office of Strategic Services, respectively) during World War II. Designed as a pure combat weapon. The psychological reaction of any man, when he first takes the smatchet in his hand is full justification for its recommendation as a fighting weapon. He will immediately register all the essential qualities of a good fighter - confidence, determination, and aggressiveness. Its balance, weight and killing power, with the point and edge, combined with the extremely simple training necessary to become efficient in its use, make it the ideal personal weapon
Shop Details:
5160 Spring Steel was cut out and Normalized @ 1500 degrees until non magnetic, three times, to remove stresses and align crystals. Heat Hardened until blade became nonmagnetic, then quenched in 125 degree quality oil. Tempered the blade to a straw hardness @ 425 degrees for 1 hour, letting it air cool and repeating once more. Sword was file tested and is shown to be very hard.
Measurements:
Total Length = 16”
Blade Length = 10 “
Blade Width = 2 7/8 “
Blade Thickness = ¼ “
Handle Length = 6 ”
Handle Width = 1 ¼ ” x 7/8 ”
Handle: Walnut Dark Cherry Stain
Weight = 1 ½ lb
Handmade Leather Sheath – Currently working on. Will put out pictures of it.
Asking $159 plus $14 shipping fee, if shipped in the US. For shipments outside the US, e-mail me the shipping name and address, then I can quote you a shipping cost. A handmade leather sheath is included. You can send through Paypal to ScorpionBows@mchsi.com or mail M/O to our address (see web site for address).
Pictures below. Thanks.
Just released the video showing more pictures, background of the Smatchet, Demonstrating it’s Slicing Capabilities, and a few old clips from WWII.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkQWRlMJn8I
History of the Smatchet
The Smatchet was used by British and American special forces (Special Air Service and Office of Strategic Services, respectively) during World War II. Designed as a pure combat weapon. The psychological reaction of any man, when he first takes the smatchet in his hand is full justification for its recommendation as a fighting weapon. He will immediately register all the essential qualities of a good fighter - confidence, determination, and aggressiveness. Its balance, weight and killing power, with the point and edge, combined with the extremely simple training necessary to become efficient in its use, make it the ideal personal weapon
Shop Details:
5160 Spring Steel was cut out and Normalized @ 1500 degrees until non magnetic, three times, to remove stresses and align crystals. Heat Hardened until blade became nonmagnetic, then quenched in 125 degree quality oil. Tempered the blade to a straw hardness @ 425 degrees for 1 hour, letting it air cool and repeating once more. Sword was file tested and is shown to be very hard.
Measurements:
Total Length = 16”
Blade Length = 10 “
Blade Width = 2 7/8 “
Blade Thickness = ¼ “
Handle Length = 6 ”
Handle Width = 1 ¼ ” x 7/8 ”
Handle: Walnut Dark Cherry Stain
Weight = 1 ½ lb
Handmade Leather Sheath – Currently working on. Will put out pictures of it.
Asking $159 plus $14 shipping fee, if shipped in the US. For shipments outside the US, e-mail me the shipping name and address, then I can quote you a shipping cost. A handmade leather sheath is included. You can send through Paypal to ScorpionBows@mchsi.com or mail M/O to our address (see web site for address).
Pictures below. Thanks.
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. Nice work.
It is kind of fun to say.
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