Kingston Arms – Scottish Claymore
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$359.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 55 3/8"
- Weight
- 4 lbs 2 oz
- Brand
- Kingston Arms
- Culture
- Scottish
- Era
- Renaissance
Overview
Kingston Arms - Scottish Claymore
The Scottish Claymore by Kingston Arms is a powerful greatsword well suited to strong cleaving cuts and hacks. The tempered blade is forged from 9260 high carbon steel. The guard and pommel are crafted from stainless steel and the wooden grip is overlaid in black 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 3/8"
- Blade Length
- 40 3/4"
- Weight
- 4 lbs 2 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 5 1/2"
- Thickness
- 6 mm - 4 mm
- Width
- 42.5 mm
- Grip Length
- 10 3/8"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is the blade steel? Common Question
9260 high carbon steel.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
Point of balance is about 5.5 inches from the guard; designed for strong cleaving cuts while remaining maneuverable for its size.
Q Is the edge sharp out of the box? Common Question
Yes, it is shipped sharp.
Q What are the overall dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 55 3/8 inches, blade length 40 3/4 inches, grip length 10 3/8 inches, weight 4 lbs 2 oz.
Q What materials are used in the hilt? Common Question
Stainless steel guard and pommel with a wooden grip wrapped in black leather.
Q Does it include historical claymore features? Common Question
Yes—distinctive sloping quillons ending in quatrefoils, a high-collared quillon block, and langets following the blade fuller.
Q Is it suitable for cutting practice? Common Question
Classed as battle ready with a sharp edge and lively handling, making it suitable for responsible cutting practice.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
China.
Q How should I maintain it? Common Question
Keep the blade clean and lightly oiled; avoid moisture. Check leather wrap and fittings periodically and re-glue leather if needed.
Q Is the pommel construction peened or nutted? Common Question
It uses a pommel nut.
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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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This piece is beautiful and carries the hallmarks of Kingston Arms’ craftsmanship. It’s very lively in the handling and feels like a sword should. Once again, Kingston Arms proves themselves to be a very reliable source of high quality products.
It’s very meh. The factory edge leaves a lot to be desired, and the wood on the grip started to creak/move right out of the box with dry handling. That’s likely due not only to a poor fit of the grip to the tang, but also because this is a VERY flexible sword, bordering on whippy. The good things about it are that it’s light and maneuverable for its size, and the fittings are nicely done. And they’re stainless too, which I’m always a fan of.
Overall, Kingston probably wants to take a closer look at their QC for the grip and edge issues. Once they do, this would be a great buy.
Purchased on another site but I personally love this sword. Fit and finish was really good and everything feels solid. Only complaint is whatever they use to hold the leather to the handle may come off with time. I’ve had mine a few weeks, swinging it around, cutting milk jugs, etc. and noticed a small but of leather parting from the seam. I’m hesitant to say it could be sharper since I cut milk jugs just fine but have trouble with water bottles. This is my first sword of this size so I’m sure I just need more practice with form
This sword handles great it’s feels like not too far off from my longswords. It handles great and feels comfortable. It does feel a bit whippy but no too much it cuts and thrust bo problem. The only issue I’ve seen is that the leather on the handle is loose out the box and will have to be glued on again or replaced
Being of Scottish ancestry, I felt the call to get a great sword. After shopping around, discovered there’s not much out there in the reproduction realm, that I could afford. This company and model seemed to pay respectable homage to the culture and weapon. Despite being wary of the Chinese construction, I ordered this sword. Having never handled an authentic claymore, I’ve had to rely on pictures and descriptions. For the price, this is a respectable sword. Has its flaws but isn’t junk. Looks good on display and handles well, a lot like a longsword. The blade is long, which I like, ,[historical] but not all that stiff and floppy at the end. The blade is pinned to the long langets and the movement of the blade is transferred to the hilt causing it to move; a bit distracting. The leather wrapping is ok; replacement project? Overall, decent for the price.