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Scottish
Swords
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Border Riever
The superior protection afforded by a sword-guard enclosing the
hand became increasingly desirable as the use of steel gauntlets
declined during the 16th century and makes this a very
attractive reproduction for the cake cutting ceremony.
Locally-made basket hilts were common in the Border Marches.
Always eager for improved weaponry, these notorious border
rievers were among the earliest warriors to embrace the new
design. It suited their lightly armed fighting style admirably,
and it quickly became the standard among border horsemen.
Blade - 35" long Total length - 42"
Stainless steel, double-edged blade - sharp enough to cut
any Wedding cake!
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Sword of The Knight's Templar
The history of this slender and elegant reproduction sword dates
from the Middle Ages, when the Templars fought in the crusades
in the Holy Lands. The Knight become mythologised as
guardians of spiritual secrets and are associated with the Ark
of the Covenant, the Holy Grail and, of course, the Da Vinci
Code.
The sword comes complete with a sheath - as below and makes a
very unusually cake cutting knife, which can be engraved with
your Wedding details.
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Medium Claymore
This famous two handed battle sword was used by Scottish
clansmen for hundreds of years. The Claymore was feared
because of its strength and size. It was the primary weapon used
during the constant warfare that became the way of life for the
Scottish clans. Today, it stands as a great symbol of Scottish
heritage.
The earliest Scottish clansmen were undoubtedly strong and
fearless. They wielded large swords with a simple yet powerful
design. One of these legends was a man named William Wallace,
who carried an early Scottish claymore sword just the same as
this in battle. The claymore sword started with this early
design and predates the very recognisable “clover design” of
claymores later in history. This medium sword has the same
styling as the big claymores, but is scaled down for use as a
cutting cutting swords, though we can supply a mighty six foot
claymore if desired!
Blade - 33" long
Total length - 43"
Stainless steel, double-edged blade Black scabbard
Wooden handle.
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Scottish Basket Hilt Sword with Sheath
A very elegant gentleman's dress sword. Scottish
broadswords are believed to date back as far as the 1600's and
have a specially designed hilt that protects the hand in an
elegant guard. This reproduction sword has a brass hilt
cushioned with red padding and includes a sheath with hanging
rings. It makes a very elegant cake cutting knife
and looks great in Wedding photographs when red co-ordinates
with the Wedding theme.
Blade - 36" long
Total length - 41"
Stainless steel blade. Brass Hilt.
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Scottish Dirk
A great quality reproduction, this Scottish Dirk has a black
handle studded with metal and a Scottish thistle designs on both
sides. There is a handsome Royal crown design at the very
top. The Dirk is protected in a leather sheath, with
metal thistle designs and a strap so the dirk can be worn, once
you've used it as your cake cutting knife. These swords
make excellent Best Man gifts and can be personalised with your
Wedding details.
Total length - 18"
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La Tenna
"The true ancestors of the knightly weapons of the Middle Ages"
- (Oakeshott)
A longer version of La Tene and a reproduction of the style of
sword that was developed as warriors began to fight in chariots
and needed longer blades.
Total length - 30"
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Celtic Sword Sheath
Hand-crafted by leatherworkers in the Scottish Borders, with
beautifully intricate Celtic knot work, this is a handsome
quality sheath for the range of Scottish mini cake cutting
knives and swords .
£60.00 plus carriage (sword not included!)
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Celtic Short Sword
This weighty Celtic Sword, popular with re-enactors, has an
anthropomorphic hilt and leaf-shaped blade, epitomizing the
weapons of the warrior race as demonstrated by the many
surviving originals and makes for a very impressive cake
cutting sword.
Blade - 23" long
Total length - 31"
Stainless steel, double-edged blade
Black scabbard
Black wood handle
with chrome guard and pommel.
All swords can be
engraved with details of your Wedding Venue, names and date and
make wonderful souvenirs as well as gifts for the Best Man,
Ushers and special guests.
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