Product description
The claymore (of the Gaelic claideamh-mor, large sword) was a Celtic two-handed sword that had a usual length of 150 cm or longer. Because of this length it was difficult for opponents to approach. The claymore had a long ricasso, so that the user could place two hands on the blade in the case that his enemy had approached anyway. The earliest claymores were used in the 16th century, the last was used during the 18th century. These later models had a cross-guard that ended in a kind of honeycomb pattern, it deflicted enemy blows and blocked the blade. It was also possible to hold the sword at the cross-guard and use it in that way. The claymore was the favourite weapon of the Scottish Highlanders together with the dirk and the Highland halberd, but it was also used by Irishmen. The Irishmen often used it in combination with a burning torch to distract the enemy with burns.
This claymore is made after a museum piece and has a fuller in the blade for flexibility and balance. The grip is covered with brown leather. The dark cross-guard has the typical honeycomb motive and partly covers the blade for protection in a scabbard. The claymore has a length of 151 cm with a blade of 104 cm. It weighs 2,2 kg.
Claymores like this were used during approx. the mid-16th century. Clan MacDuff was originally a Scottish-Pictish clan. The earliest clanchiefs were earls of Fife.
Product details:
Length: 139 cm;
Blade length: 104 cm;
Grip length: 35 cm;
Blade width at guard: 4.50 cm;
Weight: 2210 g;
Balance point from guard: 18 cm;
Steel type: 60CrMnA spring steel 50-52 HRC;
Edge: sharp;
Tang construction: Full tang construction;
Pommel: Screwed;
Grip wrapping: Wood, Leather;
Based on a historic original: Yes;
Transport weight (in gram): 10000 *
This item cannot be shipped to countries outside the EU due to its length.
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
This product has a two year warranty. Click here for more information.
Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result.
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Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
