SOLD Scottish-style Basket-hilted Backsword

[UndeadPoet]

Thinning out some of my lifelong accumulation of edged weapons, and thought they might be able to find a new good home with one of you wonderful people.

34.5” single-edged blade
about 43” overall length in scabbard
steel scabbard with two rings for sword belt
brass basket hilt, pommel and tassel ring
leather liner
twisted-wire-wrapped leather grip
silk tassel

I obtained this sword at a highland gathering in Kentucky about 35 years ago. It could be a great addition to your gear, or would look great hanging over the mantle.

$85.00 shipped to your door in lower 48.

Thanks for looking!

 

[laufer]

What type of steel is the blade?

 

[denster]

Is this sword what they call battle ready or is it a faux sword mostlyfor decoration?

 

[UndeadPoet]

What type of steel is the blade?

I’m not honestly certain, but I would say that it is a high carbon steel, rather than stainless steel.

 

[UndeadPoet]

Is this sword what they call battle ready or is it a faux sword mostlyfor decoration?

I have not banged this particular sword against another, but the blade is pointy, has a temper, and if you put a sharper edge on it, I would say it would do some damage. I wouldn’t call it “decorative only.”

 

[UndeadPoet]

The blade is almost a quarter-inch thick. It’s 13/64” between 3/16” and 1/4“ or 5.36mm

 

[UndeadPoet]

Price drop to $75.00 shipped.

 

[Jcmitcham]

Is this still available?

 

[UndeadPoet]

Is this still available?

Yes, it is.

 

[UndeadPoet]

Please mark as "SOLD." Thank you!