Highland Scottish Claymore - Photo Gallery

scottish greatsword

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.

scottish claymore quillons

Distinct sloping quillons terminating in quatrefoils and a high-collared quillon block with langets following the blade fuller.

kingston arms scottish claymore

The slim grip of the Claymore is leather-covered. The pommel of this Kingston Arms Scottish Claymore in more in proportion and design consistent with historical pieces.

highland claymore

Many reproductions of the Scottish Claymore tend to be bulky, clunky and out of balance compared to originals.

scottish claymore sword black handle

Full view of the Kingston Arms Scottish Claymore sword with its long 1566 steel blade, black leather covered grip and traditional Highland hilt.

scottish claymore quatrefoil guard

Close-up of the traditional Claymore guard with downward sloping quillons terminating in distinctive quatrefoil shapes.

scottish claymore 1566 steel blade

Detailed view of the 1566 steel blade on the Kingston Arms Scottish Claymore, measuring 40 1/2 inches long.

kingston arms claymore pommel

Close view of the proportioned pommel and black handle of the Kingston Arms Scottish Claymore.

scottish claymore guard langets

Detail of the high collared quillon block and langets extending along the base of the Claymore blade.

scottish claymore sword hilt

Close view of the Scottish Claymore hilt showing the distinctive sloping quillons, quatrefoil terminals and black leather grip.

highland claymore sword guard

Detailed view of the characteristic Highland Claymore guard, one of the defining features of this historic Scottish sword style.

scottish claymore blade fuller

Close-up of the Scottish Claymore blade showing the fuller extending from the guard along the steel blade.


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