Scottish Replica 18th Century Scottish Basket Hilt Broad Sword This is a replica of an 18th century Scottish Broad Sword with great attention paid to the balance, ornate hilt, and sheath. The blade of the sword is stainless steel with an unsharpened edge. The scabbard of the sword is steel with two suspension rings. The guard is a basket hilt based off of the more ornate styles of the second quarter of the 17th century. The bars of the guard are almost 1/8 an inch thick with a full crossbar and golden ornate basket guard. Under the steel basket is a thick piece of red velvet that totally protects the hand. The pommel of the sword is ornately made from golden steel with a capstan rivet at the end. The pommel ends with a red tassel. The overall length of the Scottish Broad Sword is 38.5 inches.