Sword of the Month by Medieval Collectibles

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There are a lot of swords out there. History has given us countless examples to follow when it comes to building blades, and many have histories and stories behind them that most are unaware of. Our solution to that is this - our Sword of the Month newsletter! Designed to educate and inform, this newsletter will give you the run-down on some of history's incredible swords, both factual and fictional. We will give you a close-up of some of the deadliest weapons to grace the battlefield; before we are done you will not only know what the sword looks like, but where it came from, what battles it might have fought in, what the sword can do (in the case of blades from myth and legend), and more! So sit back, sword aficionados, and enjoy some facts about one of the many blades that helped to make history! Sincerely, Medieval Collectibles This edition of our Sword of the Month newsletter features in depth information about one of the most famous swords in history. This well-known blade hails from the Scottish Highlands, where its impressive size made it a popular choice among clansmen for years. We are, of course, talking about the claymore! Distinctive in its design, the claymore is an easily recognized weapon, and today we are going to dig a little deeper to give you more information about this legendary Highland sword. The word "claymore" is an Anglicization of the Gaelic claidheamh-mor, which means "great sword" or "broad sword." As a term, the word claymore is somewhat debated. Some scholars hold that a claymore is the traditional Scottish two-handed sword, described below, while others attest that the term was first historically applied to Scottish basket-hilt swords, and later applied to all swords of Scottish origin. For the purpose of this newsletter, we are focusing on the two-handed sword. Considered to be a late medieval two-handed longsword, the classic form of the claymore featured a long, broad blade, a wheel pommel, a spatulated crossguard, and a leather-wrapped ricasso. A common design on later claymores was to shape the crossguard with trefoil or quatrefoil designs. Somewhat longer than traditional two-handed swords of the era, the average claymore was said to be around 55 inches in overall length, with a weight of nearly 5.5 pounds. This combination of length and weight is what made the claymore a weapon to be feared. With it, a skilled Scottish warrior would easily outreach a more modestly armed foe, while the weight allowed a warrior to build considerable momentum. Every strike of a claymore was potentially lethal, and stories of these swords removing limbs and heads with ease are likely not all exaggeration. The addition of the ricasso, usually wrapped in leather, was a feature that allowed a warrior to alter their grip, allowing for more leverage or better control in tighter quarters. The Scottish claymore has existed as far back as the First War of Scottish Independence, which started in 1296. It should be noted though, that the claymores of this era were smaller and lacked the classic features that define the claymore as it is known today. This impressive sword saw the most use from the 15th century to the 17th century, being utilized in constant clan warfare and the numerous border disputes with the English. Due to its size, the claymore made an intimidating weapon, and it became a point of pride among Scottish warriors, to the point of becoming a symbol of strength and prowess. The most well-known wielder of the claymore among modern enthusiasts is William Wallace. Depicted in the film Braveheart, Wallace wields a sword in keeping with an early Scottish claymore. In contrast, the actual Wallace Sword on display in the Wallace Monument in Scotland has a design that lacks several features of the typical claymore. Said to have been wielded by Wallace in the Battle of Stirling in 1297 and the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, this sword has more in common with traditional longswords than with the Scottish claymore. Historically, the last known battle in which the claymore was present in great numbers was the Battle at Killiecrankie during the first Jacobite rising in 1689. At Medieval Collectibles, we offer an array of Highland claymores, ranging from the classic style to subtle variations of the original. We even have some versions that emulate the sword used by William Wallace in Braveheart! This way, you are sure to find the Scottish claymore that you desire, either to arm yourself for battle as a true clansman of the Highlands or to add a unique display piece to your home or office. 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