Modern Marine Corps NCO sword

[Trailrider]

Does anyone know of a source for one or for an accurate replica?

[Niederlander]

I think places like Alanta Cutlery carry them, but I don't know what the quality is like.  You might look at pawn shops around Marine bases.  A lot of them have websites now.

[Sgt. John McAfferty]

What kind of replica?  Do you want a full-sized sword or a scale replica?  Will you be wearing it or will it be a wall-hanger?

I've seen replicas, including Atlanta Cutlery, but NONE of them look even close to a real NCO sword.  I agree that you would

off purchasing a used sword if you can find one.

Sgt. John

[Niederlander]

I suspected as much with the quality.  I've seen places that carry Marine Officer's Mamalukes, but they look pretty crappy compared to my real one.

[Bat 2919]

Well there are quality swords and then again there's QUALITY SWORDS. 

My son was stationed in Rota, Spain when he was promoted to the NCO ranks. 

He had his NCO sword made by one of the ancient Toledo, Spain sword makers.  I know it cost more than the official variety but not that much more and you can't tell it from the rest until you look close and find that it's a personalized work of art.

[cpt dan blodgett]

Having never been a marine I did not know but came across this:

http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?105719-Official-Nco-Sword
will tell you the whole deal and who is licensed to sell "Official" Swords not to be confused with a replica.

[cpt dan blodgett]

Currently one on ebay purported to be official for $250 buy now

[Forty Rod]

I think places like Alanta Cutlery carry them, but I don't know what the quality is like.  You might look at pawn shops around Marine bases.  A lot of them have websites now.

Mine is from Atlanta Cutlery and is as good as any I've seen.  Look for them on sale from the AC online catalog.

[S. Quentin Quale, Esq.]

I believe Cold Steel offers a good quality version.

SQQ

[Trailrider]

Thank you, all. I will pass this information along to the former Marine NCO.

[Forty Rod]

Just a note of caution... two notes, actually... look at the shape of the guard. Some are way too round and look "unbalanced" and awkward.  Also check the size of the tang.  I've seen some that are very skinny and not all that sturdy. 

Even a Marine Corps wall hanger should be Marine Corps tough.

Semper fi.

[S. Quentin Quale, Esq.]

Here's the Cold Steel ad for the NCO sword.

http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/88MNS/US_MARINE_NCO_SABER.aspx

And the officer's saber:

http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/88MOS/US_MARINE_CORPS_OFFICER_S_SABER.aspx

SQQ

[Forty Rod]

Looks like the Atlanta sword and is about the same price.  Atlanta did a better job on fitting the metal to the leather on the scabbard.

[MUD MARINE]

Sgt Grit
http://www.grunt.com
8667762607
7100 SW 44th ST
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Non authorized enliusted sword
$94.90
Authorized enlisted sword
Approximately $600.00
Mamelike officers sword
Approximately $600.00

Marine Corps Association
both swords

[Guns Garrett]

I got mine at the Marine Corps Exchange at Quantico (SNCO Acad.) in 1986.  I think it cost me about $350 back then.