Basket-Hilt Backsword - Antiqued - Photo Gallery

Our Basket-Hilt Backsword, replicated from an original in the collection of the Royal Armouries in England that dates from about 1760, has an unusual basket with twin engraved “horned beastie” plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length.

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.

The tip of the backsword has a false edge

The backsword features a thick spine

The backsword basket has beautiful detail

The basket features two engraved horned beasties

Metal chape on the backsword scabbard

The backsword scabbard stitching work

The backsword pommel

The grip is covered with wire-wrapped genuine rayskin

The basket liner, like the original, is crafted in fabric-covered leather

The underside of the backsword basket where the blade meets the hilt

Battle of Culloden (1746) the single-edged backsword

replicated from an original in the collection of the Royal Armouries

The Hanwei basket hilt backsword