Donnie Shearer, admitted a Freeman Citizen of Glasgow and Burgess Hammerman of the Trades House of Glasgow, Scotland in March 2003. My sword making heritage is traced back to 1721 to my fifth great uncle, George Noble, who was also a Glasgow Burgess Hammerman, candle stick and brass basket hilt maker. Here are examples of Scottish swords, dirks, lochabers and other weapons used by the Scottish Highlanders from the 15th to 18th century. They are just a sample of the styles and designs for pricing purposes. The cost will vary depending on the piercings, engraving, finish and materials used. All swords can be made with any blade currently in stock and are not limited to the one shown in the sample. You can create your own style by combining parts of different designs or reference one in a variety of books on the subject. You can also submit a picture or drawing for a quote to create your own design. The blades I use are made by Del Tin, a known producer of quality blades since the middle 1600s. The basket is made as the originals in size and shape. The scabbard is replicated from antique originals, trimmed with metal or silver and the grip is wood covered with leather or ray skin wrapped with twisted wire. Scabbards are supplied with each sword except the long twohanded claidheamh da laimh or claymore.

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