MINI SCOTTISH BASKET-HILT SWORD MH2307 By CAS HANWEI
The Hanwei Mini Scottish Basket-Hilt Sword features a tempered steel blade running through the grip and peened at the pommel. The grip is wood with a wire wrap and the guard is darkened steel. Hanwei's Line of premium miniature swords are authentic to the full size swords in every way possible. The forged blades are fully tempered while the hilts are made of the appropriate materials as well. No mere cast metal letter openers, these miniatures are exact scaled replicas of real swords. Each comes with an attractive wood and metal display stand with a metal placard identifying the sword type, origin and approximate period of use. Each piece is furnished in a clam shell presentation box and handsome black and gold sleeve, making an exceptional gift.
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• Overall Length: 8''
• Blade: 6 1/8''
• Sword Weight: 1.8 oz
• Stand: 2-1/4" x 4-1/4" x 4-1/4"
• Stand Weight: 3.8 oz
• Presentation Box: 5-3/4" x 10" x 2-5/8"
Specs may vary slightly from piece to piece
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A veritable symbol of Scotland itself, the Basket-Hilted Broadsword was used for centuries by highland warriors. It had an elaborate, cage-like guard for defense and a heavy blade for offense. The ‘’Broadsword’’ was named by its comparison to comparatively thin rapiers and later smallswords. A good cut-and-thrust sword, it was often combined with an off-hand targe or dirk. The basket-hilted broadsword in its distinctive form originated in the mid 18th century and saw use through the Napoleonic Wars. It is still the ceremonial sword of the Highlander regiments of the British military. |
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