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The Claymore The Claymore is a two handed weapon that was used between the 15th and 17th centuries. It was a particularly effective and feared weapon because it was large yet light. It was quicker and more effective then other two handed swords. Often times claymores had something called a Ricasso. This was a section of the blade above the handle that was wrapped or covered. This allowed the wielder to choke up on the sword and use it as a half sword. The claymore has been popularized in movies such as highlander and Braveheart. The claymore that Mel Gibson uses in Braveheart is configured with a Ricasso.
Scottish Early Pattern Claymore Sword Mirroring the early pattern two-handed Claymore design wielded in medieval Scotland, this sword measures 43" overall. It offers a wide 31" stainless steel blade and a spiral hardwood handle. The distinctive brass plated guard slopes downward with the arms ending in quatrefoils. This item includes a leather sheath equipped for over-the-shoulder wear.
Original William Wallace...#1 Medieval Sword
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Macleod Claymore Sword with Sheath This is a replica of the sword used by Connor Macleod while he was in Scotland and later used to mark the grave of his wife Heather. This sword comes with a leather sheath to protect the blade. The handle features a wire wrap over black leather and has a silver finish with the famous Macleod name molded into it. Overall the sword is 42.5 inches in length.
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This item is a replica of the legendary basket hilt Scottish Claymore. This weapon gained its fame and notoriety from its use by the Highlanders in their rebellions against the English during the 1700s. This sword is still a part of the formal uniform of the soldiers the British Army's Highland Division, formed from the amalgamation of the old Highland Regiments. Measuring 40" in length, this broadsword features a heavy 32 1/2" carbon steel blade and matching scabbard. The leather basket surrounding the handle is lined with bright red material and flanked with solid brass to provide complete hand protection while allowing for a solid grip. This is a great item for the historical collector! 
This sword, used by Mel Gibson in the Movie Braveheart is a good example of a two handed sword with a Ricasso. See the leather wrapping on the blade?
