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Basket Hilt Broadsword (HW2002)
Basket Hilt Broadsword (Antiqued) (HW2002N)
Practical Basket Hilt Broadsword (HW2059)
Basket Hilt Backsword (HW2003)
Basket Hilt Backsword (Antiqued) (HW2003N)
Practical Basket Hilt Backsword (HW2075)

Basket Hilt Broadsword

(Ref: HW2002)

Although Basket-Hilt swords appeared throughout Britain from the mid-sixteenth century on, their association with the the seventeenth and eighteenth century highlander has become legendary. Our Basket-Hilt Broadsword carries a typical Glasgow-style hilt from the mid-eighteenth century. It is likely that the blade of the original sword was made in Germany a century earlier and re-hilted as basket designs were refined. Although the blade of the original bears the “Andrea Ferara” name, it is unlikely that it was made by this renowned Spanish swordsmith, as many good quality blades of the period were so marked (in various spellings!), irrespective of the actual maker. The forged double-edged blade of our sword is in fully tempered high-carbon steel with a solid steel basket. The grip is wire-wrapped rayskin and the basket liner is of felt-covered leather.

Key Features

Authentic replica of Museum Piece
Fully functional
Scabbard included

Measurements

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Blade Length	85cm	33½"
Overall Length	100cm	39¼"
Weight	1.400Kg	3lb 1oz

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RRP £209.50

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Basket Hilt Broadsword (Antiqued)

(Ref: HW2002N)

Key Features

Authentic replica of Museum Piece
Fully functional
Scabbard included

Measurements

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Blade Length	85cm	33½"
Overall Length	100cm	39¼"
Weight	1.400Kg	3lb 1oz

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Practical Basket Hilt Broadsword

(Ref: HW2059)

Our Practical Basket-Hilt Broadsword is tailored to the needs of the re-enactor and very affordable. Featuring authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades, these swords are made to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today's re-enactment societies. It features a classic hilt, blackened (as with the originals) for corrosion protection. The blade is fullered for balance and features 1/16" edges and a rounded tip. The steel-mounted wooden scabbard is leather covered and a frog button is provided.

Key Features

Made for the re-enactor
Authentic look and feel
Complies with safety requirements

Measurements

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Blade Length	80cm	31½"
Overall Length	97cm	38¼"
Weight	1.350Kg	3lb 0oz

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RRP £139.00

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Basket Hilt Backsword

(Ref: HW2003)

The Basket-Hilt backsword (HW2003) dates from about 1760 and has an unusual basket with twin engraved “horned beastie” plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length. The original blade is German in origin but the blade and hilt are contemporary. Early highland swords almost invariably carried the double-edged broadsword blade, but by the time of the Battle of Culloden (1746) the single-edged backsword was at least equal in popularity. Although the blade of the original bears the “Andrea Ferara” name, it is unlikely that it was made by this renowned Spanish swordsmith, as many good quality blades of the period were so marked (in various spellings!), irrespective of the actual maker. The forged blade of our sword is in fully tempered high-carbon steel with a solid steel basket. The grip is wire-wrapped rayskin and the basket liner is of felt-covered leather.

Key Features

Authentic replica of a museum piece
Fully functional
Scabbard included

Measurements

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Blade Length	83cm	32¾"
Overall Length	99cm	39"
Weight	1.175Kg	2lb 9oz

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RRP £209.50

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Basket Hilt Backsword (Antiqued)

(Ref: HW2003N)

It is likely that the blade of the original sword was made in Germany a century earlier and re-hilted as basket designs were refined. The Basket-Hilt Backsword (HW2003, HW2003N - antiqued) dates from about 1760 and has an unusual basket with twin engraved “horned beastie” plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length. Again the original blade is German in origin but the blade and hilt are contemporary. The HW2003 and HW2003N have wire-wrapped ray skin handles and cloth-covered leather basket liners.

Key Features

Authentic replica of a museum piece
Fully functional
Scabbard included

Measurements

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Blade Length	83cm	32¾"
Overall Length	99cm	39"
Weight	1.175Kg	2lb 9oz

Close Up of Basket Hilt Backsword (Antiqued)

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RRP £216.50

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Practical Basket Hilt Backsword

(Ref: HW2075)

Our Practical Basket-Hilt Backsword is tailored to the needs of the re-enactor and very affordable. Featuring authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades, these swords are made to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today's re-enactment societies. It features a classic hilt, blackened (as with the originals) for corrosion protection. The blade is fullered for balance and features 1/16" edges and a rounded tip. The steel-mounted wooden scabbard is leather covered and a frog button is provided.