Many of the Scottish Single-Hand Swords of 15th
century originating in the West Highlands and the Isles
featured a wheel pommel, lobed quillons, and short langet
extending from the quillon block. These features were
typical of this forerunner of the Claymore.
The distinctively Scottish
single-hand sword, with it's downturned quillons with
swollen or spatulate terminals, is thought to have appeared
on the scene by the early 1400's - a sword of similar
style is engraved on the tombstone of a knight, Gilbert
de Greenlaw, who fell in battle in 1411 and is buried
in the Kirkyard at Kinkell in Aberdeenshire. There are
few existing swords of this type, some of which have been
found in Ireland and are believed to have been brought
to Ireland by Scottish mercenaries.
This single-hand Scottish
sword features the down-sloping lobed quillions
and wheel pommel that are typical of this popular 15th
century sword. With its tapered 30 inch blade, this exceptionally
light, fast sword is a highly effective weapon capable
of both slicing and thrusting. Leather scabbard is included!
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