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    oh yeah, just for the record...
    the Gaelic for a baskethilted backsword (a single edged broadsword) is 'claidheamh cuil'. The name was different from that of the two edged variety.

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    Interesting thread, thanks Alan. Is that you AlanJ? How was Grandfather Mt. games?
    Clan Lamont!

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    Recently, i came across a reproduction of a "Scottish Small Sword" that was made by paul Chen....here's the link:

    http://therionarms.com/reenact/therionarms_c589.html

    Anybody know who/what/where/why or any other information about that weapon?

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