Swords in a non-reenacting situation

**beloitpiper** · 21st August 08, 07:45 AM

So we've all seen these guys at Renn Faires and Highland Games with the great kilt and sword, but I'm wondering if any of you can justify a sword being worn with Highland attire outside of reenacting or fantasy situation. Personally, I leave it up to the Marines, but maybe some of you know some ceremonial swords or people who wear them with the kilt.

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**Jack Daw** · 21st August 08, 07:51 AM

In Houston, a blade over 6 inches is illegal to tote; and, dirks and sharp swords must be sheathed at the TX Ren Fest near Magnolia.

**davedove** · 21st August 08, 07:53 AM

Maybe for some types of ceremonies, but I can't think of anything else, and certainly not for everyday wear.

**prb** · 21st August 08, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

In Houston, a blade over 6 inches is illegal to tote;

What happened to your right to keep and arm bears?

**davedove** · 21st August 08, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by prb

What happened to your right to keep and arm bears?

No, no, you got it wrong. It's the right to b-a-r-e arms. Everyone, rip off those sleeves.

**Dogboy40** · 21st August 08, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by prb

What happened to your right to keep and arm bears?

Now if we allow bears to be armed, then other animals will want to be armed as well and then we end up with this --

**Dogboy40** · 21st August 08, 10:49 PM

or this --

**Dogboy40** · 21st August 08, 10:50 PM

or this --

**Jack Daw** · 22nd August 08, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by prb

What happened to your right to keep and arm bears?

Oh, we can wear licensed guns. But, most public buildings request that you don't.

**Phil** · 21st August 08, 07:54 AM

It used to be fashionable to wear just about every piece of hardware imaginable with highland dress - sword, pistols, powder horns, dirk and anything else. Just imagine the rattling and clanking as they walked. Nowadays people go for a simpler look and anyway the authorities tend not to approve of people walking about armed to the teeth for very understandable reasons.