'Practical' basket hilt broadsword
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Basket hilt swords appeared throughout Britain from the mid-sixteenth century on, but their association with the the seventeenth and eighteenth century Scottish highlander has become legendary. This basket hilt broadsword has a typical Glasgow style hilt from the mid-eighteenth century. The forged double-edged blade of this sword is fully tempered high-carbon steel with distal
and profile taper, resulting in a very fast moving and balanced sword. The grip is leather-wrapped wood and the basket liner is wire
reinforced felt.
The Paul Chen/Hanwei 'practical' basket hilt broadsword (double-edged) is tailored to the needs of the re-enactor. Featuring authentic hilt styling with fully
tempered rebated and non-pointed blades, these swords are made to withstand
rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today's
re-enactment societies. The blade is fullered for balance and has 1/16" edges and a rounded tip. Includes a leather and
steel scabbard.
length: 38"
blade: 32"
blade width: 1 11/16" tapering to 11/16" near tip
grip (inside basket): 4 1/2"
basket: 6 1/2" x 6" x 4 1/4"
balance point: 2 1/2" up from basket
weight: 2 lb 13.1 oz
