Dressed To Kilt

[Galant]

New York

Linky

There's probably a story to go with these pictures, I'll take a look.

UPDATE:
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3 And this one features this interesting ad....


Now, being kilted and a fencer, I don't know where I stand.

As impressive as our friend's sword might be odds are the fencer would run him through after the first oversized swing of that behemoth.

Wondering....

[GMan]

Great link! Thanks. Ted Turner looks well in his kilt I must admit.

[Colin]

I have been trying to find the pictures of this years event (these were some from this year), but they have not updated their site yet.

[Big Paul]

That should be added to the famious people in kilts list. Fred and Ginger should be added as well..

Good find! Other than the boots he lookd pretty good in a kilt.

[cajunscot]

The only thing that bothered me with Turner's outfit was that it appeared (and I could be wrong) that he was wearing an evening sporran with a very "day" outfit -- other than that, I really liked the whole "tweedy"/country/hunt look, especially with the flat cap & the Barbour jacket -- even the wellies were appropriate, given the style of attire. A gentleman always wears his wellies in the country!

Ann Curry's date and the hideous tartan tam, however...she is far too classy to be seen with that!

Cheers,

Todd

[gmcdavid]

As impressive as our friend's sword might be odds are the fencer would run him through after the first oversized swing of that behemoth.

Wondering....

In Neal Stephenson's recent novel The System of the World, set c. 1700, there is just such a fight. The hero, with the smaller sword, kills the Highlander after the latter's first swing misses.

Glenn

[Doc Hudson]

As impressive as our friend's sword might be odds are the fencer would run him through after the first oversized swing of that behemoth.

Wondering....

In Neal Stephenson's recent novel The System of the World, set c. 1700, there is just such a fight. The hero, with the smaller sword, kills the Highlander after the latter's first swing misses.

Glenn

He must have been one scurrying, skipping scamp.

I don't think a small sword would be able to block or parry a full power swing from a Claymore. It is easy to believe that a fencer skilled with a small sword could overcome someone with a broadsword.

But, one overhead blow from the broadsword could, could mind you not would, break the small sword and the swordsman's head, ending the fight right there.

With two equally skilled fencers, it would be a most interesting match to watch.

[bikercelt1]

As impressive as our friend's sword might be odds are the fencer would run him through after the first oversized swing of that behemoth.

Wondering....

I'm not a fencer, but I have started a study of the broadsword. There is a fundamental difference - the fencer is there for finsse and the Higlander with the claymore would in theory be out to kill. I once read that the quick draw gunslingers of today would probably loose to a real gunfighter who might even be slower on the draw but more prepared to carry through to the fatal conclusion. The claymore two-handed sword existed for only one purpose, to kill as quickly and efficiently as possible. As impressive as the skill of fencing is, I think the fencer would be done for.

Jamie

[Doc Hudson]

As impressive as our friend's sword might be odds are the fencer would run him through after the first oversized swing of that behemoth.

Wondering....

I'm not a fencer, but I have started a study of the broadsword. There is a fundamental difference - the fencer is there for finsse and the Higlander with the claymore would in theory be out to kill. I once read that the quick draw gunslingers of today would probably loose to a real gunfighter who might even be slower on the draw but more prepared to carry through to the fatal conclusion. The claymore two-handed sword existed for only one purpose, to kill as quickly and efficiently as possible. As impressive as the skill of fencing is, I think the fencer would be done for.

Jamie

I think the fencer in the poster agrees with you Jamie. Get a load of his eyes.

[KiltedBishop]

if you are willing to take some damage, try Rob Roy's tactic in the movie. Grab the sewing needle when he tries to poke you, hold it and cleave him in twain.

I do know from fencing and sword fighting the two styles are very different, however most people don't know a two handed sword wasn't held with the hands together, the off hand was at the second handle, just below the upper cross gaurd, where the sword was blunt. this gave leverage and allowed the sword to be much quicker than people think. it is almost used like a bo staff, not a quaterstaff were both ends are used.