Glasgow Baskethilt Broadsword Claymore

Although the Glasgow Baskethilt Broadsword appeared throughout Britain from the mid-1500's and on, their association with the 17th and 18th century Scottish Highlander has become legendary. Early highland swords almost invariably carried the double-edged "broadsword" blade but by the time of the Battle of Culloden (1746) the single-edged "backsword" was at least equal in popularity. Both the Basket-Hilt Backsword and Broadsword are replicated from period pieces in the collection of the Royal Armouries in England. The Basket-Hilt Broadsword carries a typical Glasgow-style hilt from the mid-18th century with etchings down the blade. It is likely that the blade of the original sword was made in Germany a century earlier and re-hilted as basket designs were refined. The wire-wrapped ray skin handle and red cloth covered leather basket liner adds to this swords class. The Practical Blade Baskethilt Backsword is tailored to the needs of the re-enactor and very affordable. Featuring authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades, these swords are made to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today's re-enactment societies. Available in a steel finish, antiquedfinish or a practical/stage steel blade.
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