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Originally Posted by Howard Clark

You guys have explained this very well. Thanks.

I am way better at the curvy ones. Though I do fancy having a go at this (basket hilt and double edged) one of these days, when I am not so far behind...

I rather like your opinion MacMillan. :)

Swords are cool. You have a couple of very nice ones there, Puffer. The work from Armor Class is first rate !

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CURVED BLADE, NO PROBLEM' 'The Scots Highlanders had them & used them.

Here is an example of one "reportedly used by "Scots Mercenaries" during the "invasion of Norway in 1612. (Ger, style hilt)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...nAndGerman.jpg

The most common style hilt used was the "SINCLAIR" ( according to my info).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...onScottish.jpg

But the "standard Highland Hilt was also common later on Picture of a mid to late 1700s Hilt ( Saber bladed sword()

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...oseThistle.jpg

Puffer

That's interesting... What book is that from ? I wonder what it weighs, and measures ? Does the book reference any of that information ?

I wonder where I could put my hands on one of the old ones like that to look at, and get the feel of ?

That's all I need, another thing to distract me from making the swords people have ordered already. :roll:

I do find it interesting though. :)

there's a small but good picture of a mid to late 1600s basket hilted sabre with very very good descriptions of length weight etc in the book Culloden: the swords and the sorrows. I'll get you the info when i dig the book off of my shelf later today. Figure 1:6

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Originally Posted by Howard Clark

That's interesting... What book is that from ? I wonder what it weighs, and measures ? Does the book reference any of that information ?

I wonder where I could put my hands on one of the old ones like that to look at, and get the feel of ?

That's all I need, another thing to distract me from making the swords people have ordered already. :roll:

I do find it interesting though. :)

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I wish I could be of more assistance. The pictures I have (& showed) are from my "picture collection" These have been collected over a span of years (Museum pics, Private collection pics, Auction Pics, & sites like "My Armory.com")

As to "getting your hands on an "original" lots of luck (of course it would be a GREAT reason to head to Europe for a Museum & privite collection "HUNT":lol:

You could also head to a couple of the "Better" Sword shows.(to see "reproductions) Below are pictures from "VINCE EVANS" collection. I had the privilege of seeing this sword ( or one like it) a number of years ago.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...l_26477598.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...l_26477572.jpg

Try to contact Vince Evans or as I advised before, hit the "My Armory" site

Puffer

I know Vince, though not well. I am hoping to see him in May at the Blade show. His work is always first rate as well. None better at accurate reproductions of historic swords. Though I would say Peter Johnsson is his equal on that score.

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Originally Posted by Howard Clark

I know Vince, though not well. I am hoping to see him in May at the Blade show. His work is always first rate as well. None better at accurate reproductions of historic swords. Though I would say Peter Johnsson is his equal on that score.

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Howard, if you make it to the SHOW, PLEASE TAKE PICTURES (Basket Hilts & Dagger/Dirks) & SHARE them. I would Humbly appreciate seeing them.

Puffer

When and where is the "Blade Show"?

Here is the information about the show.

It is the largest knife/sword show on the planet. I don't think one can see it all in three days. Maybe...

I will not have a table, but may have a bit of space on someone else's. I am mostly intending to go for the fellowship of some craftsmen that I do not see often enough nowadays. Most of my business is done over the net or by word of mouth at this point, and I don't get to as many shows as I used to. I miss the social aspect of knife shows, but not much else about them. So I am going to be there as a social event and tourist, mostly. :)

Thanks for the info-- it is definitely on my calendar.

The Blade Show, fortunately, is too far away for me to entertain any thought of going.
Is there anything similar on the left coast?
I have a life long facination with swords and knives but little real knowledge of the historical developement.
The sqian dubh is my new interest but am able to find little beyond the ebay defination and cheap examples.