Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword

This Nickel finish basket hilt sword is made with a full tang, and comes with a leather covered scabbard that has a locking button at the neck for the frog.
This sword has a snug fit to the hand with excellent weight and balance.
The basket hilted broadsword in its various forms was a well enough known weapon throughout Europe from the 1500s onwards. It was a logical development in the direction of hand protection and the chief advantage of this was that it became less necessary to wear gauntlets when using the sword.

Approximate specifications are as follows:

Full Length: 102cm
Blade Length: 85cm
Grip Length: 11cm
Blade Width: 3.2cm
Width at Quillons:
Weight: 1.4kg
Materials: EN45 Spring Steel, Nickle Finish
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Yes
Display Plaque: No 

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