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A claymore (/ ˈ k l eɪ m ɔːr /; from Scottish Gaelic: claidheamh-mòr, "great sword") [1] is either the Scottish variant of the late medieval two-handed sword or the Scottish variant of the basket-hilted sword.
Our Scottish claymores, Celtic short swords, Scottish cutlasses, and basket-hilt swords provide plenty of options for collectors and reenactors. The term claymore refers to large, two-handed swords used in the medieval period as well as large basket-hilted swords issued to Scottish troops in the 18th century.
The Scots fought with a variety of swords and daggers, but the ones they are most famous for are listed and described below: The Scottish Claymore ( Claidheamh Mòr) The claymore was an awesome sword on the battlefield.
Scottish Swords for sale come in a variety of historical and traditional styles. Claymores, basket guard swords, and William Wallace long swords are among some of the more popular Scottish swords available for purchase.
Scottish Basket Hilt Backsword. 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.
A common weapon among the clansmen during the Jacobite rebellions of the late 17th and early 18th centuries was the Scottish basket hilted broadsword, commonly known as claidheamh mor or claymore meaning "great sword" in Gaelic.
The claymore sword is a two-handed, large sword made from steel and used in Scotland during the medieval period. A true claymore has a blade that measures at least four feet in length, making it one of the longest swords used in history. The term “claymore” is derived from the Gaelic term “claidheamh mòr,” which means “great sword.”
By the 16th century, the two-handed sword became a significant weapon for Highlanders, Gallowglass, and the Redshanks. The legacy of the Highland claymore endures, celebrated in Scottish history as a testament to the valor of the Highland warriors.
The Highland Scots developed a specialized two-handed sword in the early 16th century, regarded as the true claymore or claidheamh mór. It is distinguished by its openwork quatrefoil design at the end of the crossguard arms, which slant toward the blade.
Claymores are Scottish two-handed swords, historically wielded in clan warfare from 1400 to 1700, shaping Scotland’s military legacy. How much does a Claymore weigh? A claymore typically weighs between 5 to 7 pounds , balancing the need for heft and maneuverability in combat.