PRACTICAL BASKET-HILT BROAD SWORD (SH2059) by CAS Hanwei
Although Basket-Hilt swords appeared throughout Britain from the mid-sixteenth century on, their association with the seventeenth and eighteenth century Scottish highlander has become legendary. Our Practical Basket-Hilt Broadsword, replicated from an original in the collection of the Royal Armouries in England, carries a typical Glasgow-style hilt from the mid-18th century. This Practical Basket-Hilt sword is built for the re-enactor. The baskets are identical to the edged version (SH2002), but the blades are unsharpened, with 1/16” safety edges and rounded tips, complying with the combat rules of many re-enactment societies. The blades are crafted in 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC, which reduces edge-notching to acceptable levels while providing resilience and protection against brittleness. The scabbards are finished in matte black, ready for owner customization if desired.
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• Overall: 38 1/8"
• Blade Length: 31 3/4"
• Handle Length: 6 1/2"
• Point of Balance: 3 1/2"
• Edge: Blunt
• Width at Guard: 1.25"
• Width at Tip: .87"
• Thickness at Guard: .23"
• Thickness at Tip: .10"
• Weight: 3lb 7oz
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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