Here's another thread where this issue was discussed:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...84/#post872204

My views are unchanged. If one rated a sword while on military duty then one knows that wearing a sword around is a real pain. If one didn't then it strikes me as playing "make-believe" and does the disservice of transforming Traditional Highland Civilian Dress into RenFair "garb".

Cordially,

David