This type of sword was said to have been used by William Wallace, the legendary Scottish warlord portrayed by Mel Gibson in the movie, Braveheart.
Although Wallace did use a large sword similar to a claymore, his was a bit different from the blades we normally think of when we hear the term claymore. The actual sword used by Wallace, on display in Stirling, Scotland, has no leather-wrapped ricassa and has a blade that angles to a more acute point. It is entirely possible that Wallace used a standard Claymore during his years of battle, but the sword that is regarded as his primary weapon is not the claymore most people think of, therefore we don't sell this as the "William Wallace Sword" as some shops do.
There is historical precedence for this sword, it's just not historically called a claymore. Point of balance probably should be more around 5 or 6, maybe even 7 inches from crossguard. However, I am able to wield this in one hand. It is more comfortable with two hands. It excels and I believe was designed by windlass to use one hand on grip and one on the leather wrapped ricasso.
In this fashion you can "half sword" and really make this blade move! This is how I have been practicing forms with it. A horse killing sword when swung from the grip. Half swording in the crush of battle. The balance falls to the handle on the ricasso. Again, I can say enough how beautiful this replica is. Tight fitting, well constructed with a good temper.
The blade is flexible but plenty rigid. Windlass has done very well and the details on the cross guard and pommel are exquisite. It's a bit whippy, but not nearly as bad as some of their other larger swords.
The appearance is fantastic, and very well made. One of my favorites hands down. It has become one of my favorite swords in my extensive collection. It is well made and beautiful. It does suffer from some whippiness due to its extensive length but it is not too bad, especially considering its size.
Although not historically accurate this sword is one impressive beast. Museum Replicas is the registered trademark and copyright of Museum Replicas Limited. Swords and Weapons Clothing Caps and Hats. Despite protecting humans, Claymores are usually feared and shunned due to their incredible powers, their relation to Yoma, and their typically aloof attitudes. Claymores are often young girls who suffered this fate or are survivors of villages and towns wiped out by Yoma.
Due to their background, Yoma blood, training, social isolation and harsh lives, Claymores tend to be outwardly cold, unexpressive and emotionless. Claymores live unhappy, lonely lives due to their solitary lifestyle and the knowledge that the only thing they have to look forward to is either death or Awakening. Some become hot-tempered and aggressive, like Helen or Undine; some suffer from psychological problems and mental instability, most often due to emotional trauma, like Miata; and others, like Ophelia, become homicidal killers who enjoy taking any form of life, more savage than the Yoma they hunt.
Generally, companionship with humans is avoided. Claymores take orders from their black-clothed agents, who in turn appear to take orders from a small council of older males. Clare says the name "Claymore" is used by those outside the Organization.
Instead they refer to themselves by the term "senshi" in the original Japanese text which roughly translates to "warrior. Claymore warriors possess physical strength, agility, and reflexes far greater than that of an average human being, allowing them to wield their exceedingly heavy claymore swords as both single-handed and two-handed weapons easily, move incredibly fast and perform acrobatic maneuvers with perfect grace.
In addition to this, Claymores possess vast regenerative capabilities and resilience, allowing them to survive injuries like evisceration and multiple stabs to the torso, both of which are fatal if sustained by a human. Any wound that does not kill them usually heals over completely within hours.
Defensive-type Claymores, such as Deneve , can even regenerate entire limbs within minutes. These abilities, combined with their intelligence, combat training and weaponry, allow Claymores to fight on par with most Yoma. Claymores require far less food, water and sleep to survive than normal humans do. They need only consume a small portion once every few days and if required, can go for over a week without any, and usually rest by sticking their swords into the ground and leaning against them rather than lying down as it seems to be the only "comfortable" way they can rest.
They are also capable of break down toxins like alcohol at will to avoid drunkenness and, conversely, allow them into their system if they wish to do so.
Since Claymores ceased to age once they're matured and never presented any signs of illness or disease, they are biologically immortal by natural causes. Aside from their physical prowess, perhaps the most well-known ability possessed by Claymores and the one for which they are most prized by their clients is their ability to detect the presence of Yoma, even those in human form.
This is achieved through the sensing of Yoki , or Yoma energy. The extent of a Claymore's Yoki-sensing ability is dependent on the individual's skill; specialized Claymores like Galatea , Tabitha and Renee can detect the aura of Yoma from as far as several miles away.
In Galatea's case, she can also read others' emotions from that distance as if she were right next to them. A refined form of sensing, utilized by Teresa and Clare , allow certain Claymores to be able to predict the movements of Yoma and other warriors to the point of being able to dodge attacks even before they have been fully executed.
A Claymore's abilities depend on control of Yoki flow to specific parts of the body. Most Claymores use their Yoki to gain strength, speed, and faster healing.
It is also possible to temporarily Awaken parts of the body, such as the limbs, instead of the entire body without going over the limit; however, this has been shown to be dangerous and can result in a full Awakening if improperly controlled. Higher-ranking Claymores usually show far greater control of their Yoki, often displaying unique abilities or techniques.
Claymores are given ranks in correspondence to their overall power: Claymore No. The number of official Claymores at any time is 47, the number of districts their island home is divided into.
In the "Endless Gravestones" arc, Ophelia expresses a desire to have her own nickname "Rippling Ophelia " , although she was unknowingly dubbed the "Blood Smeared Wicked Witch" by her peers.
During the 15th and 17th century the Claymore sword was used in various conflicts between the Clans in Scotland and on the borders in battles with England. War chiefs were among the first to use the swords due to their length which made it easier to keep the enemy at a distance. The most famous battle in which a very large number of these swords were used was the Battle of Killecrankie which was led by the Highland Scottish Clans who were fighting for King James Vll of Scotland against King William of Orange.
The Jacobines won that hard fought battle but it had little effect on the war and their leader was eventually killed in battle. Picking the right weapon before a battle was very important and many soldiers usually picked the Claymore sword because it had quite a lot of killing potential.
The main advantage was its length of cm of which cm was just the blade. Using the advantage of length that the Claymore Sword gave meant that the enemy could be slain from a longer range than that of a standard medieval sword of those times.
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