Scottish Halflang Broadsword

£105.00
Brand: John Barnett
SKU
S5705M

It is not until the 15th century that through the examination of tomb slabs and grave effigies that we can clearly identify distinctively Scottish styled single and double handed swords. Once such sword-often referred to as a halflang falls into this category and through this sword it is possible to see many features that are also present on the latter period highland claidheamh-mor or great sword.

 

With a tapering double edged blade and a socket guard- from which langlets ie. Short strips of metal projecting from the centre of the guard area down the blade. The quillions of the halflang are angled downwards in the direction of the blade and complete the look of this distinctive style of sword. Pommels are of disc type and often have a concave face to them. In the halflang sword it is possible to see a uniquely Scottish design that has all of the features and handling characteristics of the other swords in use throughout the rest of western Europe. The full tang on this sword runs wide in the handle and is peened riveted at the top of the pommel

 

Key Features:
EN45 Spring Steel
Historically accurate
High Quality Construction

 

Specification:
Weight - 1.5kg
Blade Length - 84 cm
Blade Width - 5 cm
Grip Length - 10 cm
Overall Length - 102 cm

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