Basket Hilt Broadswords
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Scottish Broadsword
$365.00 Add to BagBased on the traditional weapon of the highland clansman that has sown fear into the hearts of Englishmen for centuries, the Scottish Broadsword has a long, two-edged blade and a distinctive basket hilt wrapped in blued steel wire.
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Scottish Baskethilt Sword
$94.00 Add to BagWhether you want to dress up as a Highlander or add some Scottish style to your space, check out the Scottish Baskethilt Sword. This sword looks great on a wall in your home decor or added to a collection.
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Eglinton Scottish Highland Officer Broadsword
$234.00 Add to BagIntroducing the Eglinton Scottish Highland Officer Broadsword, an excellent weapon that transports you to the age of bayonets and muskets. This Eglinton broadsword is an iconic blade for your collection of reenactment weaponry, too.
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Tasseled Scottish Basket Hilt Sword
$100.00 Add to BagAny Scottish warrior or Highlander should make sure that their space reflects them. Use the Tasseled Scottish Basket Hilt Sword to decorate. The sword looks great on a wall in your home or office. You can add it to any decor or display.
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Schiavona Basket-Hilt Sword
$416.00 Add to BagThe Schiavona Basket-Hilt Sword makes an elegant choice for any blade owner, whether they plan to fight with it or display the sword. You can easily add this basket-hilt sword to any collection or Renaissance ensemble.
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Scottish Sword
$76.00 Add to BagThis is a replica of an 18th century basket hilt sword with great attention paid to the balance, ornate hilt, and sheath. The blade of the sword is stainless steel with an unsharpened edge, so it is safe to carry and display.
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Scottish Broad Sword
$75.00 Add to BagThis is a replica of an 18th C. Scottish Broad Sword with great attention paid to the balance, ornate hilt, and sheath. The blade of the sword is stainless steel with an unsharpened edge. The overall length of the sword is 41 inches.
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Practical Basket Hilt Broadsword
$300.00 Add to BagWhile the rapier was the dueling sword of the Renaissance, the basket hilt sword was used both by military and civilians. The Practical Basket Hilt Broadsword is chic, lightweight, and durable for your Renaissance themed reenactment.
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Scottish Baskethilt Sword with Scabbard
$48.00 Add to BagA Highlander or Scottish warrior may look incomplete without a sword at their side. Add the Scottish Baskethilt Sword with Scabbard to your costume. This decorative basket-hilt sword also looks great on a wall in your home or office.
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Brass Basket Hilt Scottish Sword
$220.00 Add to BagThe basket hilt sword developed alongside the rapier, and was often dubbed a broadsword in comparison. This Brass Basket Hilt Scottish Sword is, by name and style, of the Scottish origin, where heavier swords were more favored.
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Silver Basket Hilt Scottish Sword
$220.00 Add to BagThe basket hilt sword developed alongside the rapier, and was often dubbed a broadsword in comparison. This Silver Basket Hilt Scottish Sword is, by name and style, of the Scottish origin, where heavier swords were favored for dueling.
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Man at Arms English Backsword
$316.00 Add to BagA modern interpretation of the 17th century English mortuary hilt sword, the Man at Arms English Backsword is fast and lively in the hand and a sheer delight to use for training. The single-handed sword feels nimble and strong.
Offering greater protection to the hand with their basket-shaped guards, basket hilt broadswords served as military weapons in the 16th through 18th centuries, contrasting with the slim dueling rapiers worn by civilians during the same time period. Various forms of this Renaissance sword are known as basket hilt backswords, schiavona swords, and Scottish broadswords. While the terms broadsword and backsword did not appear until the Victorian era, they are used in present day to distinguish between double-edged and single-edged basket hilted swords, respectively. At Buying a Sword, we provide an excellent selection of historical sword replicas, including a fine assortment of basket hilted broadswords. These Renaissance broadswords are available in functional and decorative sword designs, making them ideal for historical reenactors and weapon collectors.