The 16th Century Scottish Claymore,
with Leather Wrapped Ricasso.
(History Lives)
Sixteenth Century Claymore with leather ricasso
(IP-069) features a Madagascar ebony handle with steel rings and the diamond-
section quillons found on many period pieces. The leather wrapped
ricasso, a feature found on many larger two-handed swords, provided extra
leverage in close combat situations. -Why you ask is this sword more than some
Robert the Bruce Claymores? It
comes with a full length top grain leather scabbard. This sword also
features a full heavy tang.-
Sixteenth Century Scottish Claymore Blade Length: 42"
Overall Length: 57"
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Note .. The construction
of this sword makes it suitable for heavy reenactment use. Also Note..This
sword (and or dagger) comes very sharp. These instruments are NOT toys, their use requires
the training and supervision of a qualified Teacher or Trainer in
sword use or fencing. Their use in ANY
other form (i.e. chopping trees down in the backyard, etc. ;-) can result
in severe injury to the user and to the
instrument, and is not warranted by Imperial Weapons. If you are not
qualified, DO NOT attempt to use these instruments
before securing qualified instruction. Owning an instrument
such as this carries with it a responsibility
to gain the instruction needed to become proficient and qualified in its
use. Users should contact a qualified Trainer
or Teacher or join a fencing club to receive proper training. The
necessary training is NOT available via
books or videos; and no, it is definitely not as easy as it looks. Imperial
Weapons, its employees, nor associated
companies, assume no responsibility for injury, damage, or loss incurred
by use of these instruments. All edged
instruments can be dangerous when handled by ill-trained or
non-trained personnel. We cannot stress
too strongly that, without exception, the user of these instruments must
get the proper training to insure their
own safety and the safety of others.