Scottish Swords

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!
 

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.

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.
 

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.
 

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"
 

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"
 

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!)

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.