Scottish Broadsword

[Galician]

Just in case any of you might be traveling with your broadsword, a word of caution. Local law in NYC forbids carrying any kind of knife over 3 inches. What kind of tizzy could the sword make?

[James MacMillan]

Back in my younger days, I was into fencing, and went to many tournaments. I never had any problems traveling with swords. Of course this was pre-9/11.

[PiobBear]

Or for those less formal occasions how about this nifty kilt pin?

Shoulda bought it when I had the chance, but I once saw one like an 1858 Enfield, just like mine, which we'll be firing off at midnight tonight to celebrate Hogmanay. Yeah, a "non-functional" one would be sorta like non-adhesive tape, non-alcoholic beer, or vegitarian haggis.

[Panache]

Back in my younger days, I was into fencing, and went to many tournaments. I never had any problems traveling with swords. Of course this was pre-9/11.

James,

As a former fencer (epee') I can't imagine any officer having a problem with someone transporting fencing equipment, assuming it wasn't being used in an inappropriate manner.

As for carrying an actual sword, common sense should lead one in knowing when and where would be appropriate

Cheers

Jamie

[James MacMillan]

James,

As a former fencer (epee') I can't imagine any officer having a problem with someone transporting fencing equipment, assuming it wasn't being used in an inappropriate manner.

As for carrying an actual sword, common sense should lead one in knowing when and where would be appropriate

Cheers

Jamie

I was into foil, sabre and epee. Carrying the swords from one place to another was the "appropriate" thing that I'm referring to.

[Bugbear]

I still want to hear about someone successfully hiding a three and a half foot long sword in their pants or somewhere...

[David White]

My Baskethilted broadsword with baldric.



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[Red_Raven]

Can you show me both side of the baldrick? I see the back connection at the sword but what is the front? IE I'll make ours if I get a good enough idea of how they work.

My Baskethilted broadsword with baldric.



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[David White]

My baldric is from the Mad Piper-Donnie did a really nice job.

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[ChromeScholar]

Thanks for the pics! That gives me a better idea of what I'm looking for.