Lets see historical Scottish weaponing...........

**KiltedChief** · 8th January 10, 04:04 PM

Here is my baby it is a copy of a beak nose basket. by windlass steelcrafts.[

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**Woodsheal** · 8th January 10, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedChief

Here is my baby it is a copy of a beak nose basket. by windlass steelcrafts.[

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Nice! I had no idea that Windlass was reproducing a ribbon-hilt/beak-nose. Is it new?

**KiltedChief** · 8th January 10, 04:35 PM

No it's about 12 years old. Thank you for jogging my memory I forgot about the name ribbon hilt.

**Bigkahuna** · 9th January 10, 07:45 AM

THAT is a Beauty!!!!!

**MacRob** · 2nd February 10, 07:21 PM

I would love to post a couple of photos of my Scottish long guns, but I see that I cannot post attachments. Anyone know how to enable me to do that?

**Deathbybagpipes** · 3rd February 10, 06:34 PM

I was wondering, is there a site with good directions for targe making? I would like to make one that I could use in my reenactments, so it would have to be pretty sturdy.

Also, what are your opinions on the Early Baskethilt by Armourclass? I was considering buying a new baskethilt, and my sights are set on this one, but before I make a commitment, I wanted a second opinion.

**Deathbybagpipes** · 3rd February 10, 06:40 PM

wow, I have never seen a basket design like that before

**Deathbybagpipes** · 3rd February 10, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

My basket hilt I got for $20. Background is my laird's plaid.

Looks like a Windlass Steel crafts model

**BEEDEE** · 3rd February 10, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Deathbybagpipes

I was wondering, is there a site with good directions for targe making? I would like to make one that I could use in my reenactments, so it would have to be pretty sturdy.

Do a search in the DIY section. I seem to recall someone posted instructions about a year ago.

Brian

**MacRob** · 4th February 10, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by Deathbybagpipes

I was wondering, is there a site with good directions for targe making? I would like to make one that I could use in my reenactments, so it would have to be pretty sturdy.

Also, what are your opinions on the Early Baskethilt by Armourclass? I was considering buying a new baskethilt, and my sights are set on this one, but before I make a commitment, I wanted a second opinion.

Armour Class probably makes the most authentic production swords available. They are, of course, more expensive than the Hanwei and Cold Steel products, but the difference is worth the cost.