The Braveheart Sword received its name because of its strong connection with the legendary Scottish hero Sir William Wallace, who was sometimes called “Braveheart.” Wallace was a minor Scottish noble who organized the Scots in order to wrest control of Scotland away from the English King Edward I during the Middle Ages, at the end of the 13th Century.
The Braveheart Sword became well-known and popular among the general public as a result of the epic film “Braveheart,” which starred the dashing Mel Gibson in the role of William Wallace. Although the film did exhibit a bit of artistic license with the history it portrayed, the valorous and patriotic acts of William Wallace that were so wonderfully shown in the film have been inspirational to millions. As a result of the film, people of Scottish ancestry all over the world have experienced resurgence in the pride they have in their ancestry.
A formidable weapon with a beautiful but functional design, a replica Braveheart Sword is usually a double-handed sword that is more than four feet of coldly brutal steel. There are several varieties of the Braveheart sword, but they are all beautiful and elegantly simple in design. True to its roots in early Scotland, a Braveheart sword often has a leather-wrapped handle and sometimes comes with a rough leather scabbard or sheath. Some Braveheart swords have chrome-plated steel hilts and blades; others have solid silver or brass hilts and polished stainless steel blades. But no matter what metal is used for the sword, the design is always Medieval, the time period when Braveheart lived and died so valiantly.
Braveheart Swords in Movies
“Movie swords” such as Braveheart swords, Excalibur swords and Lord of the Rings swords are extremely popular with film buffs and with people who have a penchant for Medieval or feudal history. They are also sought-after by people who love science fiction and fantasy novels such as the Lord of the Rings. Seeing a beautiful, elegant Braveheart sword hanging on the wall will easily evoke memories of the film and the heroic time period that it so memorably portrayed. Because of their popularity, Braveheart swords are very collectible. And they can be a wonderful addition to a home’s decor. They can also be worn at the medieval tournament re-enactments that have become very popular. A Braveheart sword worn by an attendee of a medieval re-enactment would be a perfect complement to a period costume from that era.
A Braveheart sword is also a “must-have” for a person who traces his roots to Scotland and takes great pride in his ancestry. The Braveheart film certainly sparked worldwide interest in Scottish culture and weaponry.
But whatever a person’s ancestry, there is something about a Braveheart sword, something about its austere beauty, something about its sense of strength and power, or something about its strong association with the honourable and valorous William Wallace and his heroic feats of patriotism, that causes many of us to want it.