The Claymore Sword, better known as the great sword of the Highlands, was used in the constant clan warfare and border fights with the English from 1500 to 1650 and still in use as late as the Rebellion of 1745, the two-handed Claymore Sword seems to be an offshoot of earlier broadswords as they were developed into great swords. Widely feared because its lightness made it faster in combat than its European counterparts, the Claymore Sword developed a distinctive style of cross guard with down-sloping arms that ended in spatulate swellings. The Claymore Sword, from about 1520, shows the true Scottish form which was finally developed.
It was said that the bearer of a Claymore Sword needed no shield because the reach of the sword provided its own protection. It is noted that most Scottish edged weapons featured cross guards, baskets, and pommels made of brass, rather than steel, probably because of the damp weather of the area, which would cause steel to rust and deteriorate much more rapidly than brass.
Our version of the Classic Claymore Sword has an overall length of 32 inches and a 26 inch hand polished stainless steel blade. The metal cast hilt is accented with genuine hardwood and is accompanied with a genuine leather sheath.
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