Lowlander Sword?

[marvelredneck]

I keep seeing this pop up all over the internet, with the general speech about how it demonstrates the might of the Gaels of old and whatnot, but they are all on sites SELLING it, nothing historical at all. That makes me suspicious, makes me think that it is purely a modern invention for people of Scottish ancestary to buy thinking that it is a replica of the weapon that their ancestors used in battle. Does anyone know if this thing is legit? All the sites state that it is 6 ft. long and was used by the Gaels of old. Is it just a modern invention stemming from the old Highland Claymore?

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

I've seen several relics in Scottish museums, including Edinburgh Castle, labeled as such. Looked different from claymores, but they were BIG.

Certainly no expert, but they are there.

Dan

[Dale Seago]

Link or picture please, so I'll have a better idea just what design you're talking about? I'm assuming it's some species of two-handed "great sword".

[Ryan Ross]

Link or picture please, so I'll have a better idea just what design you're talking about? I'm assuming it's some species of two-handed "great sword".

Having seen the "Lowlander Sword" in person, I will confirm the above. Being no expert on these matters, I still think it's a fairly historical piece, though I couldn't tell you for exactly what period.

The real question is whatever would you want something that big for?

[SlackerDrummer]

Link or picture please, so I'll have a better idea just what design you're talking about? I'm assuming it's some species of two-handed "great sword".

Google is your friend, Dale.