Traditional Muzzleloading Association

Craftsmanship => Hawks and Knives => Topic started by: Puffer on July 17, 2020, 06:34:05 PM

Title: OutdoorsFamilyMan
Post by: Puffer on July 17, 2020, 06:34:05 PM

Swords in the Fur Trade

Yes they were carried & Used !!
1 style In the PNW was  the Cutlass (on Land & @ Sea)

Title: Re: OutdoorsFamilyMan
Post by: PetahW on July 17, 2020, 09:40:54 PM

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A little bit later, ca. 1858, a bunch of German immigrants to America, The American Turners, also used swords (and guns).


(https://i.imgur.com/2E0O1KKl.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/kII84wLl.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/cxKNlKrl.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/jjzm4BOl.jpg?1)

(courtesy of the NRA - Man At Arms)

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Title: Re: OutdoorsFamilyMan
Post by: Winter Hawk on July 18, 2020, 01:06:36 PM

Short swords or long knives, I like that!

~Kees~

Title: Re: OutdoorsFamilyMan
Post by: Oldetexian on July 18, 2020, 04:52:53 PM

I have always thought swords were right & proper attire. I am proud to wear my great sword at events, but must admit I am also fond of the naval-type cutlass, as well. It is just a no nonsense, business-like weapon that makes no pretense at being anything but a hacking/cleaving instrument of mayhem...and I like that... :bigsmile: