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Hanwei Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword

$394.95

Battle Ready
(3 customer reviews)
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    Although Basket-Hilt swords appeared throughout Britain from the mid-sixteenth century on, their association with the seventeenth and eighteenth century Scottish highlander has become legendary. 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. Paul Chen Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword is replicated from period pieces in the collection of the Royal Armouries in England. Features a sharpened carbon steel blade, fully tempered and battle ready. The steel basket guard is a typical Glasgow-style hilt from the mid-18th century lined in soft cloth. The grip is wood covered in ray skin and wire wrapped. Includes a wood scabbard with black leather wrap and steel accents.

    Overall Length39 3/4''
    Blade Length33 1/2''
    Weight3 lb 4.8 oz
    EdgeSharp
    Width43.5 mm
    Thickness4.2 mm - 2.9 mm
    PommelThreaded
    P.O.B.4 3/8''
    Grip Length3 7/8''
    TypeBasket-Hilt Broadsword
    ClassBattle Ready
    CultureScottish
    ManufacturerHanwei
    Country of OriginChina

    3 reviews for Hanwei Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword

    1. Aidan Blake

      Decent weight, Grip feels really nice, Somewhat Blade-heavy This is a pretty decent basket hilt offering from Hanwei. I like the “Andrea Ferara” engraving, which was historically done by many broadsword manufacturers as a sort of “good luck charm”, it was the name of a renowned broadsword maker in Venetia. The rayskin on the grip feels really good, very positive contact in the hand. The basket itself is nicely made and has forward quillons, which is nice to see as a lot of baskethilt makers don’t include those. The weight and balance of the sword is decent, however it’s a bit blade heavy. I think the basket or hilt of the sword could stand to be a bit heavier to balance things.

    2. James Whitworth

      Looks great and functions well enough. I got this sword to accompany a Targe and Dirk. The sword looks beautiful and despite being a bit heavy, both overall and in the tip, it handles well. It is also made heavier by the minimal distal taper. The blade is sharp and has a wicked point. It also has no secondary bevel, which helps in the cut. Although the weight makes it harder to cut small light targets, like 12oz bottles or pool noodles, it does just fine with targets of greater mass. Basically it’s a great chopper.

      My biggest issue is with the hilt. Which I may add is an area that most of the Hanwei’s European style swords have a problem with. In the case of this blade, and the Cromwell, it’s the grip is assembly. This grip on this blade is held on by a small nut, which should be enough, but the blade is heavy and the grip itself isn’t all that tight around the tang. In the case of my Cromwell the gap was shoved with plastic sheeting that was wrapped around the tang. Yes, I’m serious plastic wrap. An being that the blade is so heavy it can loosen easily over time. Now this could be fixed with epoxy but that is a decision for us as buyers. But as I said thats a common issue with Hanwei swords with this type of hilt.

      Overall it serves it’s purpose. But if you want a more balanced blade I’d look at the Scottish back-sword. However, I already have a back-sword, the Cromwell, so I wanted this instead to add some variety.

    3. William Hrusth (verified owner)

      A very well made sword .. great attn to detail, and very solid. The sword is truely battle ready. I would take it to combat. I am very pleased !!! 5 stars

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