RUSTIC REPLICA ANTIQUE BASKET HILT SWORD (901133) SMITHWARES
The totally awesome yet totally affordable Rustic Scottish Broadsword is designed to look like it has survived for centuries. A perfect way to add a flair of Scottish realism to your collection of historic replica swords. Its rustic hand forged design gives an authentic aged and battle-worn appearance that looks as if it were excavated from the heart of Scotland or handed down from generation to generation. The rustic finish hand hammered blade, basket, and pommel are made of forged high carbon steel giving this sword a beautiful esthetic while making it fully functional as a cutting weapon. Measuring 40 inches in overall length, this classic style Basket Hilt Back Sword instantly conjures visions of the sheer devastation for which these legendary swords became renown. The grip is loosely wrapped in naturally aged wire and the blade edge has been distressed as if it has experienced centuries of service. One can only wonder at what fierce battles this blade has seen and if only it could speak what stories it might tell. Menacing and foreboding on the wall or in the hands, this rustic blade is certain to please at an affordable price!

See Rustic Claymore model 901135 for an equally affordable companion sword.

The term "broadsword," while it has become a generic term for the European sword in general, is not really an accurate term when used in that way. The only "true" usage of the word "broadsword" is when it applies specifically to the Scottish basket-hilt weapon of the 17th and 18th C., when that specific term was in usage to that specific weapon (what some people also call a "claymore") Early incarnations of the basket-hilt sword were in many respects more effective than later models. The basket of steel bars did an excellent job of protecting the hand, yet did not add a great amount of weight. Well balanced, this was an excellent cut and thrust weapon.