The Hilt - Parts of the European Sword
The hilt refers to several parts that make the entire sword handle. It is comprised of the pommel, the grip and the guard. It is simply put, everything that is mounted on the blade except the blade itself is the sword hilt. There are several different sword hilt types and designs that differ from culture to era. They can be not much more than a grip or could be elaborate basket-hilts designed to wrap around the wielders entire hand.
Hilt Photos
These are some photo's of several different Hilt found on the European swords that we offer.
Whether the sword originated in Norway or is possibly an Anglo-Saxon weapon that was acquired elsewhere is a matter of conjecture, but there's no doubt this was an expensive example of deadly artistry that was highly prized by the Viking warrior who owned it.
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Thousands of Viking era swords, in various states of completeness, have been discovered in Norway, but not one of them has an elaborately inscribed hilt like the one exhibited by the weapon they found that day.
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Thousands of Viking era swords, in various states of completeness, have been discovered in Norway, but not one of them has an elaborately inscribed hilt like the one exhibited by the weapon they found that day.
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Templar Sword Hilt
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The steel hilt componenets are blackened to highlight the details.
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The hilt of this legendary sword was wrapped in black leather, akin to the elusive shadows in which the Black Knight often vanished.
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The Claymores distinctive hilt style with quatrefoil quillons.
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Classic English style hilt of The River Witham Sword.
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Templar knights in their distinctive white mantles with red cross were among the best fighting units of the Crusades.
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Mainstay of the Highland warriors during the late 15th and 16th centuries, the Claymore sword had a uniquely styled hilt, which set it apart from other great swords of the period.
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The sword, classified as Variant E-2, was a popular weapon in Europe during this era, often used by the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Franks.
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Two part pommel construction with brass and wire embellishments.
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