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This article is about the type of sword. See also claymore mines, a type of directional landmine originally used by United States armed forces beginning in the Vietnam War era.
The word claymore has been used to describe two distinct types of swords used by Scottish warriors and soldiers. The first was a large, two-handed sword used in the medieval period. The second was a one-handed basket-hilted sword and was issued to Scottish troops in the 18th century. The latter form of claymore can be seen in some forms of Scottish traditional dance.
