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Post by Fool Coyote on Mar 29, 2008 0:31:47 GMT -5
The Scottish Claymore ( Claidheamh Mòr) The claymore was an awesome weapon on the battlefield. The amazing reach (as much as 60 inches of overall length for standard claymores)made it extremely difficult for opponents to close with the wielder. The long ricasso allowed the bearer to switch to a more close-quarters style of combat if an opponent made it inside his distance. The claymore (or more accurately, "Claidheamh-mor" in Gaelic) was first reportedly used in the 13th century, and was used as recently as the 18th century. The twisted hilt claymore was the most recent of the claymores (c. 1500) and features the downward-angled crosses that end in small honeycomb patterns. The twisted wooden hilt was a better way to grip the sword (and the fact that it looks so damn cool probably had something to do with its broad acceptance among highlanders). Legend has it that a claymore was hurled into the field of battle, toward an opposing army before combat, to signify that the Scottish troops were ready to fight. No real evidence of this, but it’s cool and fits the highlander idiom, so we thought we’d pass it along. www.strongblade.com/history/scottishweapons.html Terminology - The name claymore is thought to be from claidheamh mòr—a Gaelic term meaning "great sword". However, another theory suggests it comes from claidheamh da lamh, literally "two-hand sword." Claidheamh is ultimately cognate with Latin gladius. As such the use of the term 'claymore' for the two-handed sword is considered debatable. Two-handed (Highland) claymore The two-handed claymore was a large sword used in the Medieval period. It was used in the constant clan warfare and border fights with the English from circa 1300 to 1700. The last known battle in which it is considered to have been used in a significant number is Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. It was somewhat smaller than other two-handed swords of the era. The two-handed claymore seems to be an offshoot of Early Scottish medieval swords which had developed a distinctive style of a cross-hilt with downsloping arms that ended in spatulate swellings. The spatulate swellings were frequently made in a quatrefoil design. The average claymore ran about 140 cm (55") in overall length, with a 33 cm (13") grip, 107 cm (42") blade, and a weight of approximately 2.5 kg (5.5 lb), the blades are most similar to the type XIIIa, using the Oakeshott typology. Fairly uniform in style, the sword was set with a wheel pommel often capped by a crescent-shaped nut and a guard with straight, down-sloping arms ending in quatrefoils and langets running down the center of the blade from the guard. Another common style of two-handed claymore (though lesser known today) was the "clamshell hilted" claymore. It had a crossguard that consisted of two downward-curving arms and two large, round, concave plates that protected the foregrip. It was so named because the round guards resembled an open clam. imperialweapons.com/swords/scot-irish.htmlThe Twisted Hilt Although the legendary Scottish commander portrayed by Mel Gibson in the 1995 movie, Braveheart is often described as using a “Claymore,” his sword was quite different from what we generally call a Claymore today. The claymore, especially this more advanced twisted-hilt claymore, was a very common weapon for Scottish warriors to wield, though, so there is very little doubt that Wallace at one time or another would have a claymore (although he would most certainly have used the early claymore, not the twisted hilt variety. Despite this, the claymore was an awesome weapon on the battlefield. The amazing reach (as much as 60 inches of overall length for standard claymores)made it extremely difficult for opponents to close with the wielder. The long ricasso allowed the bearer to switch to a more close-quarters style of combat if an opponent made it inside his distance. The claymore (or more accurately, "Claidheamh-mor" in Gaelic) was first reportedly used in the 13th century, and was used as recently as the 18th century. The twisted hilt claymore was the most recent of the claymores (c. 1500) and features the downward-angled crosses that end in small honeycomb patterns. The twisted wooden hilt was a better way to grip the sword (and the fact that it looks so damn cool probably had something to do with its broad acceptance among highlanders). Legend has it that a claymore was hurled into the field of battle, toward an opposing army before combat, to signify that the Scottish troops were ready to fight. No real evidence of this, but it’s cool and fits the highlander idiom, so we thought we’d pass it along. www.strongblade.com/prod/sba-twistedclaymore_hist.html
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Post by ladyanastasia on Mar 29, 2008 3:12:53 GMT -5
ooh... this are what that guy on tribe were talking about right?
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Post by Fool Coyote on Mar 29, 2008 4:15:43 GMT -5
ooh... this are what that guy on tribe were talking about right? Yup - His termonlogy was off a bit, but yeah. Theres also a Basket hilt, there are so many types of Claidheamh swords that to just tell someone, "Yeah, I can use a 'claymore' is a bit like saying yeah, I can drive a car."
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Post by Fool Coyote on Apr 7, 2008 1:35:15 GMT -5
The Scottish Baskethilt Claymore (Swordh a' Kick-Buttus (that may not be entirely accurate)) Scottish baskethilts are often referred to as "Claymores," which is a little confusing since the huge two-handed swords wielded by Scots are also called Claymores. There's no real evidence to suggest which is the real Claymore, but since these swords have a secondary name (basket-hilt) and the two-hander does not, Strongblade refers to these weapons as Scottish basket-hilt swords and the large two-handers as Scottish claymores. just to confuse things a little, the M18 Claymore land mines used in modern warfare have nothing whatsoever to do with this article. The gorgeous basket-hilts on these Scottish swords had a dual purpose. The first (and most important, really) was to protect the vulnerable hands of the swordsman. Highlanders rarely (if ever) wore gauntlets, so they needed the extra armor. The large baskets also added weight to the hilts, giving the sword a much better balance. The blades on these swords were sometimes single-edged (also known as backswords), but more often than not they were double edged and capable of both slashing and thrusting. Occasionally, curved baskethilts were seen, but very occasionally. Highlanders would often use these swords in one hand while holding their dirks in the other. www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-claymore.htmThe term "broadsword," while it has become a generic term for the European sword in general, is not really an accurate term when used in that way. The only "true" usage of the word "broadsword" is when it applies specifically to the Scottish basket-hilt weapon of the 17th and 18th C., when that specific term was in usage to that specific weapon (what some people also call a "claymore") Early incarnations of the basket-hilt sword (right) was in many respects more effective than later models. The basket of steel bars does an excellent job of protecting the hand, yet does not add a great amount of weight. Well balanced, this is an excellent cut and thrust weapon. www.swordsfromtoledo.com/aaaa00/faq_4.htmlBasket-hilted "claymore" There seems to be evidence of both the two handed sword and the basket hilt being referred to as “claymore”. For this matter we paraphrase the research of renowned sword historian, Claude Blair. The first instance we see a written usage of this word is after the beginning of the 1715 rising—and coming into much wider use during the ’45. During this time, two handed swords were not used so it had to be referring to the basket-hilt sword. The aforementioned document states that men were armed with rifles, pistols, dirk, targe (shield) and “a sturdy claymore by his side”. There is a later document (July 11th, 1747) describing the Prince’s escape through the Highlands following Culloden that uses the term ‘broadsword’ and ‘claymore’ synonymously. Again, it is obvious that the swords in use at this time are the basket hilt variety. This later sword was a much shorter, one-handed sword popular with Scottish troops and some English officers from the 18th century onwards, even seeing limited combat during World War II; a modern "claymore" was carried in World War II by Lt. Col. Jack Churchill DSO, MC & BAR. The basket was designed to protect the hand in combat. The Scottish basket-hilt sword is often distinguished from others by the velvet liner inside the basket (often in red), and also sometimes by additional decorative tassels on the hilt or pommel. This latter form of "claymore" (unrelated to the first) can be seen in some forms of what is now considered highland traditional dance (which correspondingly stems from the Victorian English Aristocracy's preoccupation and romanticism of the Highlands of Scotland) as well as on the dress uniforms of British Army regiments drawn from the region. imperialweapons.com/swords/scot-irish.html
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