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.
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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A twisted wire loop goes through these pits, adding to the sword's beauty.
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Leather wrapped handle grip on the Duna Duna Viking Sword.
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The pommel is a made in a classic 8-sided pattern while the crossguard (the piece that separates the blade from the handle) quillons are in an acorn shape complimenting the pommel design.
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The sword was designed to look like a human figure, with the hilt carved to resemble a human figure.
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An Anthropomorphic hilt of this detail would have been the envy of any Iron age warriors.
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This version made by Deepeeka has been constructed with a wooden hilt and a hand forged tempered EN45 High Carbon Steel Blade from a single billet of steel.
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The Pugio hilt is made from steel
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A look at the Titleburg Roman Pugion Hilt
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The handle of the sword is made with bone scales on its full tang construction and decorated with brass highlights and decoration with a distinctive forward-sloping grip.
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Mainstay of the Highland warriors of the late 15th and 16th centuries, the Claymore sword had a uniquely styled hilt that sets it apart from other great swords of the period.
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