The Freedom Fighter – Early Scottish Claymore
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$379.95
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 61''
- Weight
- 6 lb 11.5 oz
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Culture
- Scottish
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
The Freedom Fighter - Early Scottish Claymore
Immortalized by Mel Gibsons portrayal of William Wallace, the Claymore sword has become one of the distinct, martial symbols of Scotland and its conflicts with England. Though the definitive forward-sloping quatrefoil crossguard Claymores are a late Medieval / Renaissance type of sword, there were other large two-handed swords used in an earlier Medieval Scotland. These could date to the history spanning the Wars for Scottish Independence, of which William Wallace famously features within. Those swords may have been similar to this Early Claymore.
This large, early Claymore has an unsharpened blade of high carbon steel. The crossguard and pommel are of antique-finished steel and the crossguard and ricasso are tightly overlaid with dark brown leather.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Culture
- Scottish
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Threaded
- Overall Length
- 61''
- Blade Length
- 47 1/4''
- Weight
- 6 lb 11.5 oz
- Edge
- Moderately Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 11''
- Thickness
- 4.9 mm - 4.4 mm
- Width
- 51''
- Grip Length
- 11''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Claymore
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What type of sword is this? Common Question
An early-style Scottish claymore, a large two‑handed sword inspired by medieval Scottish examples.
Q How long and heavy is it? Common Question
Overall length is 61 inches with a 47 1/4 inch blade; weight is 6 lb 11.5 oz with a point of balance about 11 inches from the guard.
Q What materials are used? Common Question
The blade is high carbon steel; the crossguard and pommel are antique‑finished steel with a leather overwrap on the guard/ricasso section.
Q Is the edge sharpened? Common Question
It comes moderately sharp from the maker.
Q Is it suitable for cutting or reenactment? Common Question
Classed as battle ready; suitable for responsible cutting practice. For reenactment rules, verify local event edge and weight requirements.
Q How is the hilt constructed? Common Question
It has steel fittings with a threaded pommel and a long two‑hand grip; the ricasso and guard area are tightly leather overlaid.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts in India.
Q What is the handling like? Common Question
It is a large, forward‑balanced two‑hander with an 11 inch POB that favors powerful, sweeping cuts.
Q Does it include a scabbard? Common Question
Not specified in the source data.
Q How should I care for it? Common Question
Keep the high carbon blade lightly oiled, dry after handling, and avoid prolonged moisture exposure; periodically check the threaded pommel for tightness.
The Maker
Windlass Steelcrafts
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To say this thing is massive is an understatement. I added the extra sharpening based on reviews elsewhere and it is indeed ultra sharp.
It looks nice and has some massive heft to it. I have no idea how people wielded something like this and I’m not a small guy. I purchased this as mostly a wall hanger and show piece to go below the Braveheart poster in my theater and I guess for the most part it fits that bill.
I have two cons on this particular sword. First is that the cross guard is not in the greatest condition. Mine has blemishes like it was constructed with sub par metal…almost a used look which I wasn’t overly happy with, but not enough to go through the hassle of exchanging it as I think they are all probably that way to some degree. The second is that the leather handle doesn’t have any sort of texture, making it difficult to handle without it slipping around and with something of this size, you don’t want that.
All said, it’s fine for a mostly decorate, battle ready sword.