Claymore Sword - 54" Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Two-Handed Scottish Sword with Scabbard
The claymore was the great sword of the Scottish Highlands: bold, imposing, and unmistakable in silhouette. Carried by Scottish warriors from the late medieval period into the Renaissance, the claymore became a symbol of clan warfare, battlefield strength, and Highland resistance.
This 54-inch Damascus steel claymore captures the size, reach, and authority expected from a true two-handed Scottish sword. Built with a broad double-edged blade, central fuller, long wrapped wood grip, traditional downturned quillons, and a black scabbard with brass fittings, this sword offers a commanding display piece with serious historical presence.
A Highland Sword with Battlefield Presence
The traditional Scottish claymore was designed for reach, leverage, and powerful two-handed control. Its long blade and extended grip allowed warriors to deliver sweeping cuts, strong defensive movements, and decisive strikes in open combat.
At 54 inches overall, this sword has the scale and visual weight collectors expect from a Highland great sword. The length gives it a more imposing profile than smaller medieval swords, while the two-handed grip provides the balanced handling associated with large European battlefield blades.
Blade - 352-Layer Damascus Steel
At the heart of this sword is a 352-layer pattern-welded Damascus steel blade, hand-forged from a blend of carbon and high carbon steels. The blade is built from 11 pieces of steel, including 6 pieces of carbon steel #43 and #40 and 5 pieces of 1095 high carbon steel.
Through a five-fold forging process, the steel develops the distinctive wave-like pattern that gives Damascus its prized appearance.
Damascus Layering Process
- Starting billet: 11 steel pieces
- 1st Fold: 22 layers
- 2nd Fold: 44 layers
- 3rd Fold: 88 layers
- 4th Fold: 176 layers
- 5th Fold: 352 layers
The result is a blade with visible layered patterning, strong contrast, and individual character. No two Damascus blades are exactly alike, making each sword visually unique.
The blade is double-edged, straight, and broad, with a central fuller running along the blade to reduce weight while preserving strength and structure. With a Rockwell hardness of 56 to 58 HRC, the blade offers excellent durability, edge retention, and collector-grade quality.
Hilt - Traditional Scottish Form
The hilt is built for two-handed control, with a long wrapped wood grip that provides leverage and a historically grounded appearance. The extended grip allows the sword to be held firmly with both hands, giving the piece the scale and authority expected from a Highland claymore.
The guard features the traditional Scottish claymore profile, with downturned quillons and a clean, functional shape. This style is one of the defining visual features of the claymore and gives the sword its instantly recognizable Highland character.
A steel pommel completes the hilt, adding balance and finishing the sword with a classic European great sword profile.
Scabbard
This claymore includes a black scabbard with a brass tip and carry strap, giving the sword a complete finished presentation. The scabbard helps protect the Damascus steel blade while adding contrast against the patterned steel and traditional hilt.
Specifications
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Sword Type: Traditional Scottish Claymore
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Overall Length: 54"
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Blade Material: Pattern-welded Damascus steel
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Blade Layers: 352 layers
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Steel Composition: 6 pieces carbon steel #43 and #40, 5 pieces 1095 high carbon steel
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Rockwell Hardness: 56 to 58 HRC
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Blade Style: Double-edged, straight blade with central fuller
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Handle: Long two-handed wrapped wood grip
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Guard: Traditional Scottish style with downturned quillons
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Pommel: Steel pommel
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Scabbard: Black scabbard with brass tip and carry strap
A Blade of Scottish History, Reforged
This 54-inch Damascus Claymore Sword is a powerful tribute to the great two-handed swords of Scotland. Its long blade, extended grip, downturned guard, 352-layer Damascus steel construction, and black scabbard create a piece with the scale and dignity of a Highland battlefield sword.
