Scottish Claymore Basic Attacks, Blocks, and Form with GrondeTM 

I have been told that what we refer to as the claymore is misnamed before, but I’ve actually never seen the spellings laid out like that with an explanation of the etymology. Thanks for that!

..and in fact with the Gaeilge/Gaidhlig group of languages, it is also a claidheamh-mòr ... both names fit this sword because they simply describe the tool. However, a Basket Hilt Broadsword, whilst being a claidheamh-mòr is not a Cladiheamh dà làimh which iterally makes the characterisation narrower to a native speaker. Tá fáilte romhat

You are way too underrated. You earned a sub dude

Thanks a ton for the comment man, made my day. I am very happy that you found some useful information from my video:)

@@williamp.5253 Thank you for making it!

Thanks man! Yes I am planning to, but it just takes more time than I thought it would. I have filmed footage for 3 new videos, one on a long sword, a messer, and a Dane axe. Now I need to edit it down into cohesive videos and do a voice overlay for some parts. Between working full time, family, and other hobbies I’m just struggling to find time / energy for this. However, I’ve been really moved by how many people have liked this video and the positive comments, so I promise I will get more videos out soon!

My go to spot for sword shopping is Kultofathena.com they are a company based out of Illinois that gathers medieval arms and armor together from a bunch of production company’s, and sells them. The sword I use in this video is actually on their website, it’s the Hanwei Scottish Claymore - Antiqued.

I haven’t played in ages, but here’s my thoughts from what I’ve seen: Pros: 1. Good use of space. Long sword = long reach. 2. Doesn’t waste energy recovering every swing by letting his momentum move into the next attack or block. 3. Good use of the entire weapon with static blocks. Cons: 1. The sword Itself is comically large / thick. Not usable at all by a human. 2. Wasted energy attacking from a low guard position. Everytime you swing up you have to fight the weight of the sword instead of working with it. 3. Weird timing for pommel strikes. The clip I saw showed him initiating pommel strike attacks from his guard position which would be a very inefficient and dangerous way yo attack.

Thanks man! I bought this in person at a renaissance festival, but I know that Kult of Athena sells an identical version on their website. I believe the name is Hanwei Scottish claymore, best of luck!

@@williamp.5253 thanks a bunch ! will do some videos in the future still ? =D

@@wilwaren8571 yes 100%! I work full time and I have a couple hobbies that take up a lot of my other time, so making videos for this channel is slow. However, I have footage of 2 other videos made which I will post soon, and I have some really cool items coming in the mail that I will be doing videos on also!

@@williamp.5253 oh super cool ! ill look forward to it as i was curious ! take your time no rush haha! i know daily life takes time. ive watched some other videos about swords and stuff but yours have that authentic passionate and cozy feels 👌im trying to train the moves you have shown with a stick or my katana (it was a reproduction for fun in a market) meanwhile saving for the claymore ;D

Thanks! I have a water tribe one also:)

Total length is approximately 55 inches and blade length is approximately 40 inches

He probably did…. The thing is the Braveheart claymore is so extremely inaccurate. Wallace used a claymore type sword but it had no leather wrap and the crossgaurd looked much different than what was represented in the film. (Also Wallace never wore a kilt as they were not invented until 16th century ;)

@@BizarreBear I know kilts were later fashion. Regarding the sword attributed to Wallace, its also a later sword. Two handed swords were only starting appear at that time and its unlikely they were already popular in Scotland during his life.

@@stanisawzokiewski3308 yes I understand! However what I am trying to say is that Wallace used a two handed great sword of claymore size, however the claymore he actually used did not have quatrefoils or a leather wrap.

@@stanisawzokiewski3308 edit to my previous comment it seems like we are trying to say the same thing! Lol!

@@BizarreBear "However what I am trying to say is that Wallace used a two handed great sword of claymore size" To me it seems unlikely swords that big would be produced by that time. I think a century or two later.

Thanks man :) I will try to make another one this weekend actually.

@@williamp.5253 cheers mate.I was super interested in this sword and how to use it, and your video was both intuitive and informative

Hey man, Ive always wanted to try Behourd, it looks super fun. As for fighting a sword and shield opponent in a 1v1 setup while using a claymore. I would recommend using the larger weapon to create and maintain distance from your opponent. If you can, don’t let him rush you and get inside your guard. Try to work around the side of your opponent in a circular motion, so that their shield isn’t as useful, and look for openings to strike. Thanks for commenting man, and I hope this helps!!

Thanks for the engagement and for the historical references. I explain why I call it a claymore in the video, thanks for the watching

@@williamp.5253 You caught me, I did not watch the video. I only followed the link out of curiosity. As I said, we have no historical reference to base how these weapons were used (half a millennium ago) for two main reasons: First, they were incredibly expensive to make as getting the balance of needed strength, usable weight, and alignment. and Second (probably due to the first) were mainly bodyguard and house kerl type weapons not commonly seen. If you look at the training manuals for a broadsword/saber of just 200 years ago you find that a battlefield and a dual (one on one) are two totally different environments calling for a different set of skills. By the way, if you mentioned it, William Wallace did NOT use a two hander ..... he might have obtained one, but even Blind Harry does not mention him using one ..... thanks for the reply and keep on with your videos

Idk. I smashed mine against a cinderblock once and it held up fine. You might have got a lemon

Its a greatsword. Claymore means greatsword.

Thanks for the suggestion and the feedback!

@@BeardedChieftain your comment has changed my life

I explain in the video that I understand this is not what would have been referred to as a claymore in the historical period that it was used, and that I am referencing it as a claymore now because of the mainstream / modern understanding of the word

It’s not the basket hilted broadsword claymore, but it is a the two handed Scottish greatsword Claymore. It’s also not the claymore mine either.