Description
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Circa 1250
During the fierce struggles of the Wars of Scottish Independence, William Wallace carried a formidable two-handed sword that came to embody the spirit of resistance. At the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, Wallace’s forces, though outnumbered, used skill and resolve to defeat the English army. The claymore of this era was forged from high carbon steel, carefully tempered to balance hardness and resilience. Its broad blade was crafted to deliver heavy, sweeping blows capable of cleaving through mail and splitting shields. The sword’s fittings were made of solid steel, while the wooden grip was tightly wrapped with cord and leather to provide a secure hold even amid the chaos of combat. Forging such a weapon required precise control to maintain the blade’s strength without making it too unwieldy, allowing a warrior to wield its nearly five-foot length with both power and endurance.
- Overall length: 59″
- Blade length: 46-1⁄2″, 2″ wide, 3⁄16″ thick
- Weight: 5 lbs
Fun fact: The Wallace claymore’s crossguard arms often ended in quatrefoil shapes, which may have been designed to catch an opponent’s blade or to serve as a symbol of protection and faith during battle.
