Basket hilted swords

Cathey · 25th April 2015, 07:19 AM

Hi Ibrahiim,

I suspect the Basket hilt in its simplest form did originate in England, although given that mercenary’s etc travelled all over Britain they may well have been in use by the Scott’s and the Irish at the same time. As you say I doubt we will ever truly put the question to bed. The large spiracle pommels often found on these early swords certainly appear to be linked with English manufacture of the time.

Cheers Cathey and Rex

25th April 2015, 07:19 AM	#11
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 284	Origins of the Basket hilt Hi Ibrahiim, I suspect the Basket hilt in its simplest form did originate in England, although given that mercenary’s etc travelled all over Britain they may well have been in use by the Scott’s and the Irish at the same time. As you say I doubt we will ever truly put the question to bed. The large spiracle pommels often found on these early swords certainly appear to be linked with English manufacture of the time. Cheers Cathey and Rex