Never has there been
a sword so strongly identified with a people as the claymore
with the Scots. From the early years of the 17th
Century until today, the Basket-Hilted Claymore has been
the symbol of the warrior race of Scotland. We are proud
to offer you the finest basket-hilt we have ever encountered.
Based on the patterns of the 1730's, the brass basket
is adorned with heart shaped cut outs and expertly executed
grooving. Hand-forged and hand-polished blade is double-edged
and fullered, with a distal grind that provides superb
balance.
Custom Made for Museum Replicas
by Windlass Steelcrafts, they are properly tempered and
worthy of bearing to battles of Preston Pans or Culloden.
Sword comes complete with scabbard. An important addition
to any sword collection.
Early incarnations of the basket-hilt
sword (right) was in many respects more effective than
later models. The basket of steel bars does an excellent
job of protecting the hand, yet does not add a great amount
of weight. Well balanced, this is an excellent cut and
thrust weapon.
