Eye-Catching Scottish Swords
Considering the long history of Scotland and just how many battles took place there during the Middle Ages, it is no wonder that there are many Scottish swords. There is a wide range of Scottish swords available and whereas some are very elaborate and are meant to be showpieces, others are basic and designed only to be effective. Since there are so many kinds of Scottish swords on the market, they are a lot of fun to collect and put on display. However, those wanting battle ready blades will also find that there are many fully functional Scottish swords to choose from.
For collectors it is a must to own a Scottish basket hilt sword, since these are quite eye-catching and stand out from other bladed weapons. There is no missing the incredibly elaborate, and sometimes colorful, hilt since it is unique and intricately made. Of course this basket hilt also served as a means of protecting the holder’s hand and therefore it is easy enough to find such swords in battle ready versions. Some are even replicas of historical swords and so they are suitable for battle reenactments and demonstrations.
On top of the exquisitely detailed basket hilt or military swords, there are also a number of long swords, broadswords, short swords and daggers. There is, for example, a replica of William Wallace’s sword or the Scottish Dirk and both of them are popular items among sword enthusiasts and are great as collectibles or props to be used, but also as swords to practice or train with. When it comes to replicas, however, it is also of importance that the Scottish swords are copies of the original and in the best case also a limited edition or come with a certificate of authenticity or license.
There are many well known and reliable companies that make Scottish swords. The battle ready versions are forged of high carbon steels and the display-only swords have blades made of stainless steel. Among the most reliable makers of Scottish swords include Hanwei by Paul Chen and Cold Steel. Regardless of the reasons for owning a Scottish sword, they are both great weapons and pieces to put on display or add to a collection as long as you pay attention to the details and ensure that you purchase the right sword from the start.