Kingston Arms – Scottish Claymore with Leather-Wrapped Ricasso
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$344.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 55 1/2"
- Weight
- 4 lbs 4 oz
- Brand
- Kingston Arms
- Culture
- Scottish
- Era
- Renaissance
Overview
Kingston Arms - Scottish Claymore with Leather-Wrapped Ricasso
The Scottish Claymore by Kingston Arms is a powerful greatsword well suited to strong cleaving cuts and hacks. The tempered blade is forged from 1566 high carbon steel. The guard and pommel are crafted from stainless steel and the wooden grip and the ricasso base of the blade is tightly overlaid in brown leather to complete the sword.
Mainstay of the Highland warriors of the late 15th and 16th centuries, the Claymore sword had a uniquely styled hilt that sets it apart from other great swords of the period. Typically of longsword length, this versatile weapon could deliver great sweeping slashes or powerful thrusts. Classic in its design, with distinctive sloping quillons terminating in quatrefoils and a high-collared quillon block with langets following the blade fuller.
The Kingston Arms Scottish Claymore is a refined version of this popular and distinguishable sword. Many reproductions of the Scottish Claymore tend to be bulky, clunky and out of balance compared to originals. The slim grip of the Claymore is leather-covered. The pommel of this Kingston Arms Scottish Claymore in more in proportion and design consistent with historical pieces.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Kingston Arms
- Culture
- Scottish
- Era
- Renaissance
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 55 1/2"
- Blade Length
- 41"
- Weight
- 4 lbs 4 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 4 3/4"
- Thickness
- 6 mm - 4 mm
- Width
- 42.5 mm
- Grip Length
- 10 1/2"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade made from? Common Question
1566 high carbon steel.
Q How sharp is it out of the box? Common Question
Listed as sharp from the manufacturer/vendor.
Q What are the overall and blade lengths? Common Question
Overall length is 55 1/2 inches; blade length is 41 inches.
Q What does it weigh and where is the point of balance? Common Question
Weight is 4 lb 4 oz with a point of balance about 4 3/4 inches from the guard.
Q What materials are used for the hilt and grip? Common Question
Guard and pommel are stainless steel; the wooden grip is leather-covered and the ricasso is wrapped in brown leather.
Q Is this suitable for cutting or reenactment? Common Question
Classed as "battle ready" with a sharpened edge for cutting practice; always check event rules for reenactment requirements.
Q What historical style does this reproduce? Common Question
A Scottish claymore of the late 15th–16th centuries, with sloping quillons ending in quatrefoils and a high-collared quillon block with langets.
Q How is the pommel secured? Common Question
Pommel is secured with a nut.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
China (by Kingston Arms).
Q Any care tips for this sword? Common Question
Keep the carbon-steel blade clean and oiled; avoid moisture. Condition the leather wrap occasionally with a suitable leather care product.
Video
See it in motion
Kingston Arms | Scottish Claymore Kult of Athena| Review and Cut test
The Maker
Kingston Arms
Travel back in time with Kingston Arm’s expertly crafted authentic and functional swords. They’ve perfected their designs with pristine attention to detail, available at an affordable price point. Crafted in collaboration with Angus Trim, these European swords are innovative, strong and stand the test of time.
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No Test cutting with this yet but I’m happy with this “Claymore”. The grip wrap is very thin. That is my only negative comment. Would recommend for the price. For its size and weight it is pretty fast and fun to swing around. It also came paper cutting sharp. Yay!!!!!