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Broadswords

A broadsword is a two-edged sword built for cutting, and this page brings together three Scottish basket-hilt pieces. You'll find swords from Cold Steel and Hanwei for display, collecting and costume, with prices from $319.97, so the choice stays simple.

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What a broadsword is

The word broadsword covers a wide family of straight, double-edged swords that were made to be swung with one hand. Today people use it for any strong cutting sword with a wide blade. Many also use it for the basket-hilted swords carried in Scotland, where the hilt wraps around the hand like a cage.

The broadswords you'll find here

This is a small, focused group, and every sword in it has a basket hilt. The Cold Steel Scottish Broadsword is the lowest priced of the three and a solid place to start. The Basket-Hilt Broadsword sits in the middle, and the Hanwei Scottish Basket Hilt Backsword Broadsword tops the range.

Two brands are here, Cold Steel and Hanwei. If you want a wider look at swords from the same era, browse the full medieval swords collection, where broadswords sit beside longswords and arming swords.

How to choose a broadsword

Start with how you plan to use it. A sword for a shelf or a wall can be chosen almost entirely on looks, but a sword for costume or reenactment should feel balanced in your hand. Read the product page for weight and length before you buy, because those details change how a sword handles.

The basket hilt is part of the appeal and part of the practical side. It protects the hand and gives the sword its Scottish look, so check that the grip suits your fist. With these three, prices run from $319.97 to $419.97, which keeps the decision about style and brand rather than budget.

Displaying your sword

A wall rack or a stand keeps the blade off hard surfaces and in plain sight. Wipe the steel with a soft cloth after handling, and add a thin coat of oil now and then so fingerprints do not leave marks.

Basket hilts and who they suit

Many broadswords carry a basket hilt, a cage of metal bars that shields the hand. It gives the sword a distinct look and a sense of protection, and it is a good talking point for collectors who like to study how a hilt is built.

These swords make fine gifts for fencing students, history readers and anyone who enjoys Scottish style swords. If the person already owns a longsword, a basket hilt adds variety to the shelf and shows off a different side of sword design.

Questions people ask

What is the difference between a sword and a longsword?

A longsword is one specific kind of sword, usually longer in the grip so it can be held with two hands. Sword is the broad word for every bladed weapon of this type, broadswords included.

How long is the blade of a broadsword?

It varies from maker to maker and style to style. Each broadsword page lists its own blade length, so check the product page before you order.