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Traditional Scottish "Culloden" Highlander Broadsword
1690 - 1746

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199 US
(275 CAN)
SWD-29

Images:

1.Sword beside Scabbard

2.Hilt Detail

3.Hilt detail - front

4.Inside Hilt

Many a brave Highlander who stormed across the fields of Culloden in 1746 to meet his destiny carried this sword. This style is typical of the basket-hilted swords, with its flattened and grooved detail, produced in the Glasgow Hammermen of Scotland. This design is first attributed to John Simpson, a Freeman of the Glasgow Hammermen, in the 1690s. Another John Simpson, popularized the design while serving as King's Armourer in the 1730s and 1740s. By the time of the Jacobite Rebellions this sword was likely the most common style being used in the Highlands.


Highlanders at Culloden 1746 painted by David Morier shortly after the battle using prisoners as models.

As the images attest, this hand-forged reproduction is simply magnificant. The 31 1/2 inch tempered high-carbon steel blade is impressive with its wide, fullered, and well balanced construction (blade thickness: 7/32"). The 6 1/4" tall steel basket is blued, and lined with fine red wool. Historically this liner was sometimes removed. The grip is leather wrapped with copper wire. The scabbard is leather wrapped wood and with blued steel throat and chape pieces. This sword is perfect for anyone taking pride in their Scottish Heritage.

Shipping Information... We send our swords UPS Standard to our clients in the continental United States and Canada. For one sword, we charge 17.50US (22 CAN) for shipping, insurance, and handling. Please add 8 US (12 CAN) for each additional sword.

Prices for the United Kingdom and countries in Europe (EU members) are: 89 CAN (approx. 58 EUROs or 39 UK pounds) UPS Courier, or 45 CAN surface post. For other clients outside North America we need to quote you on shipping.

Shipments to ALL destinations please allow one to two weeks for delivery after the order has been processed (two to three weeks international surface post). Please note the postal departments of some countries (Spain and Australia) do not handle items above 1 metre in length. Alternate (more expensive) courier arrangements have to be made in these cases. France, Germany, and the UK have no such postal handling restrictions.

Taxes, Duties, Restrictions, etc... For Canadian residents please add 5% GST and for Ontario residents an additional 8% PST. For United States residents there is no duty, restrictions, brokerage fees, or taxes on your sword orders when shipped through UPS.

International clients outside North America please contact your customs department to determine fees, taxes, and restrictions. When inquiring to your government please note that the sword you wish to import is a historic replica and has no sharp edges. We have shipped our swords to over 18 different countries.

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