Scottish Broadsword

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Puffer-- Nice looking broadsword... I think the last time I wore a sword (aside from official duties) would have been at a wedding maybe 25 years ago. Same with dirks-- don't think I've worn one for 10, maybe 15 years. I find they tend to get in the way. Before Wilkinson Sword closed down we used to repair half a dozen or so swords every year that had been closed in car doors.

But more to the point: I collect modern broadswords and would be interested in contacting the fellow who made yours.

[ChromeScholar]

I make my own baldrics.. Why??
1 because they are cheaper tha way (less than $50.00)
2. The "commercial ones do not "hang" correctly )IMHO) Tooo great a "cant" & that causes proplems moving & hitting people with your sword

Nice! That looks do-able.

[puffer]

Puffer-- Nice looking broadsword... I think the last time I wore a sword (aside from official duties) would have been at a wedding maybe 25 years ago. Same with dirks-- don't think I've worn one for 10, maybe 15 years. I find they tend to get in the way. Before Wilkinson Sword closed down we used to repair half a dozen or so swords every year that had been closed in car doors.

But more to the point: I collect modern broadswords and would be interested in contacting the fellow who made yours.

If you mean the steel hilted sword then
http://www.armourclass.co.uk/Data/Pa...Collection.htm

I am currently saving my pennies for the "ealy Basket hilt ) 17th centry - pg. 3) I am a "lowlander & this style comes close the type they wore. + I like it

This offit comes VERY highly recomended by those "that know" as to best value for $$. They are not cheap, but worth it.

BTW Talk with them. they will modify the sword to you spec, ( mine is a back
sword. I changed the tip, & the liner (3/4 instead of full

Puffer

[puffer]

I agree with Jim-- non-functional pistols are really only clubs shaped like guns... as expensive as they are, a real steel pistol is not only cool to shoot, if you save up and buy an antique pistol, they are a hell of an investment. Generally speaking antique arms keep well ahead of the annual rate of inflation. Not that wives are terribly sympathetic to this line of arguement.

I agree. I can not afford an antique, but do carry a Repo. & it is FUNCTIONAL.

You can order a "non-functional & have a Person who is familiar drill the touch hole.WARNINGThese guns are made in India & are not PROOFED. Use LIGHT loads ONLY.

IMHO, the best ones come from here

Puffer

[Woodsheal]

I second the recommendation of Armour Class is Glasgow. I own two of their baskethilts. This one:



And this one:



I've made two or three baldrics. They're fairly easy if you have the right leather and buckles available....

[Redshank]

If your looking for a modern reproduction, authentic in every detail of construction, and just as an original except newer, then I cannot recommend this chap highly enough.

http://www.castlekeep.co.uk/

Chris

[Jock Scot]

If your looking for a modern reproduction, authentic in every detail of construction, and just as an original except newer, then I cannot recommend this chap highly enough.

http://www.castlekeep.co.uk/

Chris

I second that.

[Jock Scot]

Puffer-- Nice looking broadsword... I think the last time I wore a sword (aside from official duties) would have been at a wedding maybe 25 years ago. Same with dirks-- don't think I've worn one for 10, maybe 15 years. I find they tend to get in the way. Before Wilkinson Sword closed down we used to repair half a dozen or so swords every year that had been closed in car doors.

But more to the point: I collect modern broadswords and would be interested in contacting the fellow who made yours.

Yes,been there done that,with the car door thing.

[thescot]

I. . .Ahh yes. Don't we all feel safer knowing that someone is being stopped for wearing a safety pin. . .

Haha, reminds me of the time my 82-year-old mother had her hair pick confiscated. I think they were worried that she would fix the pilot's hair.

[puffer]

I agree. I can not afford an antique, but do carry a Repo. & it is FUNCTIONAL.

You can order a "non-functional & have a Person who is familiar drill the touch hole.WARNINGThese guns are made in India & are not PROOFED. Use LIGHT loads ONLY.

IMHO, the best ones come from here

Puffer

IS THAT 2ND SWORD AN "EARLY BASKET HILT ???

PUFFER