SWH-1014 Swordier HEMA Basket-Hilt Broadsword | Straight & Schilt Blade Sparring Sword

Swordier HEMA Basket-Hilt Broadsword
Built for Full-Contact HEMA Sparring – Available in Straight Blade & Schilt Blade Versions

The Swordier HEMA Basket-Hilt Broadsword is designed for historical fencing practitioners seeking a durable, responsive, and tournament-ready broadsword. Inspired by the basket-hilted swords widely used throughout Scotland and the British Isles during the 17th and 18th centuries, this training weapon combines historical aesthetics with modern HEMA safety standards.

Available in two blade configurations—a traditional straight blade and a schilted blade variant—this sword offers fencers the opportunity to choose the handling characteristics that best suit their style and training requirements.

Crafted from high-performance spring steel and optimized for intensive sparring, both versions feature excellent balance, controlled flex, and a protective full basket hilt designed to safeguard the hand during competitive exchanges.

Key Features
Historical Basket Hilt Design

The fully enclosed steel basket hilt provides exceptional hand protection while preserving the iconic appearance of traditional Scottish and British broadswords.

Two Blade Options
Straight Blade Version
Classic broadsword profile
Faster point control and agility
Excellent for technical fencing and tournament sparring
Schilt Blade Version
Reinforced schilt section near the guard
Increased blade presence and durability
Enhanced control during binds and blade engagements
Choice of Pommel Construction

Available with:

Peened Pommel – Traditional historical construction for maximum authenticity.
Threaded Pommel – Easy maintenance and replacement of components.
HEMA Sparring Optimized

Designed specifically for:

HEMA tournaments
Club sparring
Technical drills
Historical swordsmanship training
Specifications
Straight Blade Version
Specification    Measurement
Overall Length    104 cm (40.9")
Blade Length    90 cm (35.4")
Grip Length    10.5 cm (4.1")
Weight    Approx. 1100 g (2.43 lbs)
Point of Balance    7 cm (2.75")
Distal Taper    6 mm – 3.4 mm
Flex Strength    Approx. 7 kg
Construction    Peened or Threaded Pommel
Blade Material    Spring Steel
Schilt Blade Version
Specification    Measurement
Overall Length    104 cm (40.9")
Blade Length    90 cm (35.4")
Grip Length    10.5 cm (4.1")
Weight    Approx. 1100 g (2.43 lbs)
Point of Balance    8 cm (3.15")
Distal Taper    6 mm – 3.4 mm
Flex Strength    Approx. 8 kg
Construction    Peened or Threaded Pommel
Blade Material    Spring Steel
Which Version Should You Choose?
Straight Blade

Recommended for fencers who prefer:

Faster handling
Greater maneuverability
Tournament-focused performance
Responsive point work
Schilt Blade

Recommended for fencers who prefer:

Stronger blade presence
More authority in binds
Additional durability near the guard
Traditional broadsword handling characteristics