The Scottish Dirk was a direct descendent of the Medieval ballock dagger. Scottish Sword & Shield is now. Check out our weapons, swords, and Highland dress accessories! The Hanwei Claymore Scottish Sword by Paul Chen was the Mainstay of Highland warriors of the late 15th and 16th centuries. Staghorn Sgian Dubh with Thistle ... the massive Lowlander sword vividly illustrates the might of the Scots of old. Celtic Swords and daggers for sale include a variety of functional and display swords. Buy all types of Celtic swords on sale now starting at only $ 49.99. Whether it was the devastating two-handed claymore of the Scots, the massiv Irish two-handers, or the stylish celtic arming blades they were always prepared for a scrap. The Claymore had a uniquely styled hilt that sets it apart from other great Swords of the period. Hilt with four junction panels pierced with hearts and circles, fluted conical pommel. Knights carried the long-sword, axe, lance and mace. A Scottish Basket-hilted Broadsword late 17th - early 18th Century. In our online catalog you will find items such as medieval swords, Greek and Roman swords, Scottish swords such as Claymores and William Wallace, Military swords, Military sabers, Viking swords, decorative and functional Oriental Swords, Spanish swords and wooden practice swords. While the sword was not jewel encrusted , it will provide gems of archaeological data pertaining to a time in Scottish history from which only a few artifacts have ever been recovered. Shop our store now! 29" blade (un-marked,) hilt with some old damage and repair A scarce Scottish Broadsword from the 1680-1720 period. Some weapons may fit more than one category (e.g. In what archaeologists are calling the “find of a lifetime,” a horde of Late Bronze Age weapons has been discovered at a Scottish construction site. For those with a serious interest in the Highlands, a Scottish dagger or Scottish … Celtic Swords, Celtic Daggers and Celtic Canes. We offer both functional and decorative variations on these swords, as well as different takes on the sword of William Wallace. Here's a sampling of their swords. Shop Now! The prize of this Bronze Age treasure cache was a rare and priceless 3,000-year-old sword. These swords feature traditional Irish, Celtic and popular medieval designs and have stainless or hand forged steel blades. $ 4,750.00 NOW $ 2,500.00 At Buying a Sword, our selection of Celtic swords includes those of both Scottish and Irish origins. Mail coat armor was generally reinforced by a breastplate. Scotland however had many types of weapons and armor such as the claymore, dirks, sgian dubhs and of course the targe. In Scotland the complete harness of plate or even mail armor would probably have been a rare sight. Shop our specialized selection of Highland Accessories! This is a list of historical pre-modern weapons grouped according to their uses, with rough classes set aside for very similar weapons. The grip form began to change, probably sometime in the late 16th century, but soon developed a form that was purely Scottish. the spear may be used either as a pole weapon or as a projectile), and the earliest gunpowder weapons which fit within the period are also included. Here you will find a wide range of Scottish claymores and basket hilt swords as well as historical Celtic war swords. Gaelic Swords The Scots, Irish and Celts were always bristling with swords. Including our extensive selection of new and antique Sgian Dubhs. Joyeuse, King Charlemagne’s legendary sword, was said to change colors 30 times every day, and was so bright it outshone the sun.Since as early as 1271, two swords called Joyeuse have been part of French coronation ceremonies.But since both swords can’t be the famed Joyeuse, the mystery of which one is the true sword of the Holy Roman Emperor has lingered for centuries.