Scottish Claymore Circa 1520

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Used in the constant clan warfare and border fights with the English from 1500 to 1650. Widely feared because its lightness made it faster in combat than its European counterparts. Early Scottish Medieval Swords developed a distinctive style of cross-hilt with downsloping arms that ended in spatulate swellings. The two-hand claymore seems to be an offshoot of those swords as they were developed into great swords. This claymore, from about 1520, shows the true Scottish two-hand Claymore form that was finally developed. It features the 12" wide, downsloping steel guard ending in quatrefoils, with 2" langets projecting down along the blade. The hardwood handle is leather wrapped and has a spherical steel pommel. This functional sword is made of high carbon steel. Color of handle may vary slightly. You can see a drawing of a Claymore like this one in "Scottish Swords from the Battle of Culloden", by Lord Archibald Campbell.


Specifications

Reliks Product ID 1277
Manufacturer SKU 500128