The Scottish Claymore was usually identified
with the Scots as a symbol of pride and strength. The
Claymore, or "Claidheamh-mor" (Great Sword)
in Gaelic is a two handed broad sword utilized by the
Scottish Highlander throughout several centuries. Used
in the constant clan warfare and border fights with the
English from 1500 t0 1650 and still in use as late as
the Rebellion of 1745, the two-handed Claymore seems to
be an offshoot of earlier broadswords as they were developed
into great-swords. It was said that the bearer of a Claymore
needed no shield (how could he carry one, anyway?) because
the reach of the sword provided its own protection.
This huge Scottish
sword is just like the one weilded by Mel Gibson
throughout the Braveheart™ movie, and much like
the one used by Sir William Wallace during the Middle
Ages. Yet, unlike the ancient sword this 52 inch movie
collectable is made with a modern, maintenance-free, 420
stainless steel blade! Wrapped with a beautiful dark leather
grip, it's a high quality, officially licensed, affordable,
huge and yet very wieldable weapon--quite possibly the
best Marto sword reproduction on the market today!
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