scottish basket hilted broadsword The Witcher Minerva was one of the

Minerva was one of the more important gods in the Roman pantheon

based on historical originals from the Viking age

Each butted ring interlocks with four other rings in a 4-1 design

Terra sigillata plates

The blade is made of EN45 hardened and tempered carbon steel and has a blunt edge and tip

scottish basket hilted broadsword The Witcher Minerva was one of theThe basket hilted broadsword was mainly used by the Scots. They are sometimes also called basket hilted claymores, because the blade was often made from a broken claymore blade. The grip was surrounded by a large basket, which not only protected the hand but also provided better balance. This broadsword has a Glasgow type basket lined with red textile. The wooden grip is wrapped with leather and steel wire.