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 similar to the one wielded by Mel Gibson
throughout the Braveheart™ movie, and much like
the one used by Sir William Wallace during the Middle
Ages. Wrapped with a beautiful dark leather ricasso for
extra leverage when fighting at close quarters. This scottish
sword is a high quality, full tang battle ready, affordable,
huge and yet very wieldable weapon--quite possibly the
best Wallace sword on the market today!
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