Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword

By: Darksword Armory
This item can not be ordered at this time. It has been discontinued and can only be found through external links to our website.

The Celts were a nomadic, tribal people who populated Europe and the British Isles from at least the Iron Age well into the Roman era. From this diverse group the Scottish, Irish and Welsh cultures developed – and they also heavily influenced the peoples of Britain and Northern Europe. Their artwork was distinctive, and many examples of it survive to this very day – especially the “standing stones” scattered throughout Scotland and Ireland, rocks carved with knotwork and designs. The unique Celtic style extended to their weapons, and the Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword is an example of such. The Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword is based on surviving Celtic weapons in museums and private collections. Evolving from the Roman spatha, this style of sword combined a long, double-edged blade with a cast brass grip. The guard and pommel form the shape of a man, hence the name “Anthropomorphic.” The Pommel is the head and arms, while the guard is the legs, and the blade… well, what the blade represents should be more than obvious. This common Celtic design is here artfully reproduced by Darksword Armory. Available with Standard or Interlaced Sword Belt Scabbard.


Specifications

Reliks Product ID 5131
Manufacturer SKU DA1532
Blade Length 15 1/2"
Blade Material High Carbon Steel
Blade Width at Guard 1.7"
Class Functional
Edge Type Edge Ready / Sharpening Optional
Full Length 21"
Scabbard Leather
Weight 2 lb 1 oz


Related Categories

Scottish Celtic