Hanger sword
A hanger sword, also known as a hunting sword, is a sword with a broad, crude blade and a simple hilt designed for hunting. Because of its lethality, it has historically also been adapted as a combat weapon. The couteau, a shorter hanger sword, is essentially a long, hunting knife.
Description
Hanger swords are not forged with warfare in mind but hunting. For this reason, they are far more crudely-built than average swords, with typically broad, brutish blades and rustic hilts. Although their designs can vary, the hilt of an archetypal hanger sword consists of a simple, smooth grip with a plain knuckle-brow. Its long, broad blade—perfect for hacking through thick meat—is curved and single-edged.[1]
Cuttoe, smaller variants of the hanger, tend to lack a knuckle-brow. As elongated derivatives of the hunting knife, they generally lack pommels and have guards that are little more than a bar. Their blades are similar to the larger hangers in being optimized for carving through flesh but are more often double-edged and straight.[1]
History
Hunting swords were fashionable throughout the Americas in the 18th century where hunting was a major trade. Although not intended for military use, they were sold in general stores and could still be adapted or self-defense or as effective combat weapons.[1][2][3]
Weapon statistics
Seven Years' War
| Name | Speed | Combo | Damage | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanger sword | 4 | 2 | 3 | £12,500 | Sequence 1 |
| Cuttoe Sword | 3 | 4 | 4 | £10,000 | Sequence 1 |
| English Infantry Hanger Sword | 4 | 3 | 4 | £13,000 | Sequence 1 |
| Hunting Sabre | 4 | 2 | 3 | N/A | Complete all hunting quests |
| French Cuttoe | 2 | 2 | 3 | N/A | Templar Legacy Pack |
American Revolution
| Name | Damage | Speed | Combo | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanger Sword | 3 | 3 | 5 | £1,250 | Sequence 6 |
| Cuttoe Sword | 2 | 2 | 4 | £4,100 | Sequence 9 |
Colonial Louisiana
| Name | Damage | Speed | Combo | Chain-kill | Cost | Persona |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuttoe Sword | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1,560 écu | Assassin |
| Hanger Sword | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 27,900 écu | Assassin |
| Cutlass | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | N/A | Assassin |