Not a Minifigure - LEGO Accessory: Cutlass / Sword
Part 2530 (Design 6046700) · Pirates / Castle / Ninjago
Historical and Fantasy Combat · 1989 to Present (This specific dual-molded/colored version post-2010)
Figure ID
Part 2530 (Design 6046700)
Theme
Pirates / Castle / Ninjago
Year Released
1989 to Present (This specific dual-molded/colored version post-2010)
Rarity
Common (Mass-produced accessory found in hundreds of sets)
Head
None (This is an accessory, not a complete minifigure)
Torso
None (This is an accessory, not a complete minifigure)
Legs
None (This is an accessory, not a complete minifigure)
Accessories
The item pictured IS an accessory: a Flat Silver blade with a Reddish Brown hilt (Dual-Molded Cutlass)
Color Scheme
Flat Silver blade with a Reddish Brown hilt. Found occasionally in pearl gold or chrome in other variants.
Printing Details
No printing; the color distinction is achieved through dual-injection molding technology.
Variants
Standard Light Bluish Gray (single color), Chrome Silver (vintage), Pearl Gold, and Flat Silver with Brown hilt (pictured).
Condition Notes
Commonly shows teeth marks or 'bite' marks on the blade. The handle can show stress whitening if forced into clips.
Estimated Value
$0.10 - $0.25 USD used; Negligible as a standalone item.
Price (New)
Usually included in sets ranging from $4.99 to $400.00; part value is pennies.
Compatible Sets
70413 The Brick Bounty, 70617 Temple of the Ultimate Ultimate Weapon, 21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay
Character Background
Universal weapon used by LEGO Pirates, Ninjas, and Bandits since the late 1980s.
Design Notes
The original 1989 mold was single-color. Modern versions like the one shown use two plastic colors in one mold.
Similar Minifigures
Pairs well with Captain Redbeard, Jack Sparrow, or Ninjago Sky Pirates.
Collectibility
Low as an individual part, but essential for completing '100% complete' vintage pirate sets.
History
Debuted in 1989 with the first Pirates line. It is one of the most iconic LEGO weapon molds in company history.
Interesting Facts
The hilt is designed to fit perfectly in a minifigure hand and can also be held by the thin guard 'D-ring'.
Display Suggestions
Place in the hand of a Pirate Captain or mount on a brown weapon rack in a MOC tavern.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom paint jobs (nicks and rust) or for use in MOC weapon armories.
Overall Assessment
This is a standard LEGO accessory part, not a minifigure. It is in good condition and remains a staple of LEGO play.