Needing a sword

**Drac** · 26th February 10, 06:32 PM

Evening folks,

Just got the latest news on my niece's wedding. Not only must I be armed but a sqain dubh and a dagger/dirk isn't enough. All member's of the wedding party must be carrying a sword. That includes my wife the maid of honor (Amy had to delicately explain that she's the matron of honor and not a maiden after 15 years of marriage) in her black strapless evening gown she wants my wife to wear. If we do not provide our own ones will be provided out of the various armories of my family members. Knowing my family if we don't get our own I'll end up wearing a katana and they'll put a claymore across her back.

So I need to find a basket hilt. I am a bit torn on whether I should get a nice one if I ever have to do anything formal again or just a piece a tin that will get me by since I'm not likely to wear it every weekend?

And any recommendations wear to get them?

Thanks for your help,
Jim

**DamnthePants** · 26th February 10, 06:47 PM

http://www.weaponmasters.com/shoppin...d-p-16739.html

I have bought from SwordsOnline.com once before, and had nothing to complain about. They are reasonably inexpensive and of a high quality ( depending on what you buy mind you). If you just need something for dress reasons, I see no reason why not to go with them.

**Red Stag** · 26th February 10, 07:08 PM

There's one at Budkww.

**thescot** · 26th February 10, 07:22 PM

Check out Atlanta Cutlery and/or Museum Replicas (http://www.museumreplicas.com/p-197-...-claymore.aspx) online. Two businesses under one roof. They are located near my home (about 3miles), and they have a pretty good selection of swords and fairly reasonable prices.

Or . . . you could go to ebay and buy one right now for about 50 bucks. http://cgi.ebay.com/Steel-40-Scottis...item25590ab201

If you like, I can loan you mine.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 26th February 10, 07:30 PM

Lurk on ebay and you will probably be able to pick up a pukka British military broadsword for between $500-$700.

**JSFMACLJR** · 26th February 10, 09:21 PM

OK, can you tell me why swords are being worn by the wedding party? Is this a Star Wars/Braveheart/ Fantasy service? That seems a little far-fetched and silly to me, especially when the ladies are being requested to wear them as well.

I hope the clergyman tells you all to remove them before coming into the church.

**JSFMACLJR** · 26th February 10, 09:24 PM

I have an old toy light sabre I can decorate with tartan on the handle. Would you like that? We can even rustle up a magic wand from an old magic kit!

Of course if anyone in the wedding party is a cleric, maces will have to replace swords. Sheesh.

**Drac** · 27th February 10, 07:21 AM

Trust me. You have no idea what sort of circus this is gong to be.

My wife will be wearing a black strapless evening gown. The wedding will be on Friday the 13th. They have to wait for the best man (the future father-in-law) to get out of prison to get him fitted for his tux. The man giving away the bride may or may not be available due to violation of multiple paroles. The bride will be about 8-8.5 months pregnant. and we have until Aug for this to get better.

I'm not sure this is happening in a church so I doubt I'll get that lucky.

For God's sack don't mention any of that of they will end up adding fairy wings to all the participants. My family is beyond hope. My sister's mixed up version of Wicca combined with a Dollar store version on Ren gear could make this an instant winner on the video awards.

Jim

**mbhandy** · 27th February 10, 08:17 AM

Maybe Jerry Springer should be called and get your own reality show??

:beer:

MrBill

**MacLowlife** · 27th February 10, 08:38 AM

It could always be worse. She could be marrying a Clemson grad.

(Texas version: An Aggie)
(Boston version: A Yale grad)
(USMA verson: An Annapolis, etc.)

I would spend more on video equipment and less on blades. You definitely have an opportunity here.