Description
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The guard on this sword, known as the Spanish Bilbo basket hilt, was crafted to provide solid hand protection in combat. This style was often paired with cut and thrust blades or heavier cutting swords, commonly used by soldiers and privateers navigating the challenging seas of the “Spanish Main.” The basket guard and pommel are made of steel surrounding a wooden core, tightly wrapped with twisted wire. This assembly is carefully hammered into grooves on the tang, ensuring a secure grip that holds firm even during fierce fighting. Though the hand guard is sturdy, the sword remains well balanced and light enough for quick thrusts and sharp cutting motions. The accompanying leather and steel scabbard was made to shield the blade from moisture and wear while allowing easy carrying. This design faithfully reflects the weapons of the age of sail and exploration.
The guard on this sword, known as the Spanish Bilbo basket hilt, was crafted to provide solid hand protection in combat. This style was often paired with cut and thrust blades or heavier cutting swords, commonly used by soldiers and privateers navigating the challenging seas of the “Spanish Main.” The basket guard and pommel are made of steel surrounding a wooden core, tightly wrapped with twisted wire. This assembly is carefully hammered into grooves on the tang, ensuring a secure grip that holds firm even during fierce fighting. Though the hand guard is sturdy, the sword remains well balanced and light enough for quick thrusts and sharp cutting motions. The accompanying leather and steel scabbard was made to shield the blade from moisture and wear while allowing easy carrying. This design faithfully reflects the weapons of the age of sail and exploration.
- Overall length: 41-1/2″
- Blade length: 33-1/4″, width: 1-3/8″, thickness: 3/16″
- Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz
Fun fact: The Bilbo sword is named after Bilbao, a city in northern Spain known for producing strong, flexible steel highly valued by swordsmiths and armorers across Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.
