Basket Hilt Swords

This special offer lets you purchase two Jacobite Basket Hilt Swords and a 'Castle Grant' Scottish Highlander Targe at 20% OFF. 

Castle Grant is the ancestral seat of the chiefs of Clan Grant. The Grant family held lands in Strathspey from the late 13th or early 14th century as supporters of the Bruce against the Comyns, and by 1435 held the lands of Freuchies upon which Castle Grant stands. The targe is based on an original 17th century targe that came from Castle Grant. The wooden shield is covered in tooled leather with traditional Celtic designs, brass studs, and mounts. The leather covering may contain some natural inconsistencies, this does not affect the overall appearance or functionality of the product.

The iconic Basket Hilt Sword was wielded by Jacobite warriors during the rebellions of 1715 and 1745. It was usually partnered with the Scottish targe shield and was used to devastating effect during the Highland Charge! After the rebellion had been suppressed, the wearing of Scottish Basket Hilt swords, synonymous with Highland dress, was outlawed. However, the sword was adopted by officers of the Highland regiments in the 19th century. Our Jacobite Basket Hilt Sword features a brass basket with red cloth lining. The hand forged high carbon steel blade has a blunt edge and is housed in a leather covered wood scabbard.

To receive the discount you have to buy this special product. The discount will not work if you purchase two swords and the targe separately.

The iconic Basket Hilt Sword was wielded by Jacobite warriors during the rebellions of 1715 and 1745. It was usually partnered with the Scottish targe shield and was used to devastating effect during the Highland Charge! After the rebellion had been suppressed, the wearing of Scottish Basket Hilt swords, synonymous with Highland dress, was outlawed. However, the sword was adopted by officers of the Highland regiments in the 19^th century.

Our Jacobite Basket Hilt Sword features a brass basket with red cloth lining. The hand forged high carbon steel blade has a blunt edge and is housed in a leather covered wood scabbard.

Total length: 106 cm
Blade length: 89 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 1600 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.5 cm
Blade width (base): 3.6 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 20cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our Basket-Hilt Backsword, replicated from an original in the collection of the Royal Armouries in England that dates from about 1760, has an unusual basket with twin engraved “horned beastie” plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length.

The blade is German in origin, but the hilt and blade are contemporary. The hilt is crafted in stainless steel, to minimize maintenance, while the blade is forged in high-carbon steel. The grip is covered with wire-wrapped genuine ray skin and the basket liner, like the original, is crafted in fabric-covered leather.

Total length: 99.1cm
Blade length: 82.6cm
Grip length: 11.4cm
Weight: 1.16kg
Blade thickness (base): 0.6cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.24cm
Blade width (base): 3.18cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 7.6cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 53.3cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The 1828 Pattern Highland Officer’s Sword was issued to Officers of Scottish Highland Regiments such as the 92^nd Regiment of Foot – The Gordon Highlanders. It was carried throughout many campaigns throughout the 19^th Century and even saw service in WWI. Sergeants of such regiments were often issued with a plain bladed version.

Our 1828 Pattern Highland Officer’s Sword is handcrafted like the originals and features a forged and tempered AISI1065 High Carbon Steel blade. The steel hilt features a red cloth liner, brown leather grip and red pommel tassel. The etched blade is housed in an authentically styled steel scabbard. 

Total length: 100 cm
Blade length: 81 cm
Grip length: 13 cm
Weight: 1.360 kg
Blade thickness (base): 6.8 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 5 mm
Blade width (base): 2.6 cm
Blade width (CoP): 2.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 25 cm
Blade: AISI1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Sinclair Sabre is a type of cutlass also known as a Dusägge (or Dusack). It was named after George Sinclair, a mercenary captain from Scotland whose men frequently carried these swords.

In 1612 he was transported by the pirate captain Robert Stewart to fight the Danes but ambushed and killed when leading his men against Norwegian militia.

Total length: 80 cm
Blade length: 64 cm
Grip length: 10 cm
Weight: 1594g
Blade thickness (base): 10 mm
Blade width (base): 4.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 7 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All sizes are approximate and may vary slightly from piece to piece.