Our new claymore has a 42" long, 2" wide blade, brass pommel and slightly down swept guard, ending in large quatrefoils, and a hardwood handle. Very well-made and surprisingly well-balanced for a large sword. We once carried a similar sword that was a bit larger. Yours for...
$150 plus $18 post & packing (depending on your location there may be a shipping surcharge of $8 - $10 for this large sword)
THE IRON SCOT CLAYMORE
Another new sword, the Iron Scot Claymore has a 43.5" blade with an 8" ricasso wrapped in leather. Overall length is 54.5". This sword is made with a short grip and the balance point requires gripping the ricasso ahead of the guard to wield it. The diamond-shaped protrusions on the blade act as guards. Buy it for....
$140 plus $18 post & packing (depending on your location there may be a shipping surcharge of $8 - $10 for this heavy sword)
ROB ROY TARGE
We have not carried a targe for almost two years, but one model is now available so have it in our inventory. The Rob Roy is 19" in diameter and has an arm and hand strap, and a sheath to hold the spike, which screws into the central boss, when not in use. The plug used to fill the central boss when the spike is stored is turned brass and very attractive. The back of the targe is covered with goat hair. The targe itself is of wood construction. The brass plates, tacks and tooled designs on the leather cover make this a very attractive shield.
$150 plus $10 post & packing
SWORD LETTER OPENERS
OK, these are not real swords, but they do have blades! When we first saw these in our wholesale catalog we liked them very much and were even more pleased when we received the first shipment. These are miniatures of two swords we offer in full size. Each comes with its own stand and will make an interesting and attractive gift for your favorite executive. Or, just keep one at home to open the mail. The Viking Letter Opener (left) is 9 inches overall and sells for $17 post paid. The Basket-Hilt Letter Opener (right) is $19.50 post paid. It is a copy of our Officers' Backsword found elsewhere and is 9 1/2 inches long.
THE FIREARM IN SCOTLAND IN THE 17th AND 18th CENTURIES
The latest book from the President of Bold Blades,
The Firearm in Scotland in the 17th and 18th Centuries covers the development of the firearm
from earliest times through the golden age of arms making in North Britain. Of special interest will be the
many full color illustrations of antique and modern reproduction arms from the era. By special arrangement with the publisher, the
reader will be able to enlarge each illustration and photo in the book with the click of the mouse for closer examination. The 135 page work includes
information about the decoration and construction of Scottish-made arms as well as their history. Of particular interest to American readers will be the in-depth
examination of the Ferguson Rifle and its potential effect on the outcome of the American Revolution. Also included is information on the care and valuing of
antique arms, as well as loading, firing and maintaining the modern replica. A list of sources for reproduction firearms is also supplied. During the course
of writing the book the author met a gentlemen who is producing accurate,
firing replicas of 17th century Scottish long arms. He is perhaps
the only person in US doing so at this time. There is contact information for him in the book. The book is available in CD ROM only for...
$18.95 postpaidThis latest monograph by the president of Bold Blades is a short history of the Knights Templar, followed by a thoughtful appraisal of the position of the Templars by the time of Bannockburn in 1314, the likelihood of their participating in the battle and the decisive factors which brought about the battle's conclusion. He takes a fascinating look at the myths surrounding the Templars in Scotland and presents logical and plausible answers for each. This is a controversial subject among Scots, Templars and Masons everywhere.
$12.95 postpaid
These two works were authored by Lin Robinson, President of Braemore, Ltd, the parent company of Bold Blades. In
Weapons and Tactics of the Scottish Highlanders of the 18th Century he describes the weapons and tactics of the front rank Highland troops of the "'45" and explodes some of the myths that have grown up arround them. He also touches on the post-Culloden acivities of the Scottish fighting man. There are sections on the troops, the musket, the pistol, the dirk, the targe, the sword, accoutrements, battle tactics and the myth of the sword. Of particular interest are the extensive full-color photos of the weapons themselves, as well as of the elements of the Highland Charge. CD ROM format.
The William Wallace Sword - Or is IT? attempts to look at what is arguably one of the most famous relics of the Scottish Wars of Independence, with something of a jaundiced eye. Long the subject of controversy, the sword seems somewhat out of place as the weapon of a 13th Century knight and Guardian of Scotland. This is sure to be controversial, but the author believes that there is strong evidence to support his theory. Do you think it is really the sword of William Wallace? This work is presented as a 35 minute lecture on audio CD.
$12.95 each postpaid
