Originating from Germany, Paul Chen’s medieval Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword is a fully functional sword sharpened and of flawless quality replica of the weapon which was commonly appeared throughout Britain during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. In fact, this sword is a replica of an original broadsword which forms part of a collection found in the Royal Armories of England which was established way back in 1760.
One of the main features of the Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword is its basket shaped hilt that has two plaques engraved with the image of horned beasts and two fullers running across the blade’s length – a contemporary design contrasting the classic image of the 32-inch blade, which is made of high carbon steel. The entire set also includes a scabbard with an elegant black design matching the sword’s time.
Lastly, this Paul Chen officially licensed sword can also be found in its practical version as well as a black version, namely, the Practical Basket Hilt Sword and the Cold Steel Scottish Broadsword, respectively, all of which make great additions to any Scottish swords replica collection of display as well as battle ready swords.
