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Celtic Swords

Irish Swords and Craftsmanship

While the history of the Celtic people goes back centuries, little was ever recorded in writing until they made contact with Greek and Roman armies and explorers. One thing was for certain, the Celts were widely renowned for the intensity of their fight and their bravery.

Celtic swords were only some of the many weapons crafted and used in battle and while some were similar to other swords used at the time, most were distinctly Celtic. Celtic swords were not just a weapon for most, but a combination of art, metal, and décor that exemplified the warrior’s soul during battle.

These Irish Swords were often brutally heavy and quite intimidating to use, not to mention almost impossible to defend yourself against. While the Celtic warriors weren’t an organized and matched group much like their counterparts on the battlefield, their ruthless style became legendary, striking fear in even the bravest of enemy soldiers.

With their Celtic swords waving in the air, they would typically rush into battle dressed in little more than scant cloth clothing and war paint. Screaming and swinging swords with an incredible fury, this bond of warrior brethren would incite the army and give them seemingly impenetrable courage. Their swords, daggers, and clubs were ruthlessly violent and still today, weaponry such as Celtic swords continue to invoke fascination and intrigue.

By the sixth century BC, Celtic warriors were already using heavy, long-bladed Irish swords meticulously crafted by iron working. Celtic swords were designed to mirror the people’s bravery, bloodlust, and ferocity. They were heavy by design, razor-sharp, and purposely crafted to intimidate any foe.

While we don’t carry swords of this size, some could reach lengths of up to six feet, and required two very strong hands and back muscles to match in order to swing it. In the era where men rarely exceeded six feet in height, it’s easy to understand how enemy warriors could become unnerved when seeing a screeching man charging them with a blade that was taller than they were. While it took years of training and incredible brute strength to wield these kinds of Celtic swords (also known as Claymores), their effect was unmatched.

Over time, Celtic weapons became as decorative as they were violent and most had richly detailed handles, jeweled inlays, and gold or ivory scabbards. , While few entered a battle with highly decorated Celtic swords, these beautiful works of art were often worn in times of peace for stature. Upon a warrior’s death, these decorative Irish swords were often deposited in bogs, lakes, and rivers as an offering to their beloved gods for a comforted afterlife.

Our collection of Celtic swords, Irish Swords, and other related Celtic items is sure to delight everyone from the casual collector who appreciates beauty to Celtic history buffs to battlefield re-enactors.