Quote Originally Posted by Howard Clark View Post
You guys have explained this very well. Thanks.

I am way better at the curvy ones. Though I do fancy having a go at this (basket hilt and double edged) one of these days, when I am not so far behind...

I rather like your opinion MacMillan.

Swords are cool. You have a couple of very nice ones there, Puffer. The work from Armor Class is first rate !
CURVED BLADE, NO PROBLEM' 'The Scots Highlanders had them & used them.

Here is an example of one "reportedly used by "Scots Mercenaries" during the "invasion of Norway in 1612. (Ger, style hilt)



The most common style hilt used was the "SINCLAIR" ( according to my info).



But the "standard Highland Hilt was also common later on Picture of a mid to late 1700s Hilt ( Saber bladed sword()



Puffer