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    Salvianus,
    Wouldn't The ARMA be a good source, too? They specialise in reproducing the techniques and martial arts styles found in the West from different eras through intensive academic study of first-hand historical manuscripts detailing the techniques related to personal combat. They pursue this study as an element of experimental archaeology as well as for fitness and sport.


    I would imagine that the folks who devote so much to learning from ancient manuscripts and tomes would probably glance at an illumination or two to learn how to wear a sword in their belt--Highland or otherwise.

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    I see what the OP is getting at. I understand the rules of this forum and try to post within them. This is a kilt forum, and therefore there ARE some topics that stray away from this. If I want to discuss the technical usage or practical carry of any various Scottish weapon, then the kilt isn't central to the discussion and it isn't best suited to this forum. I outsource for these topics myself. In answer to the OP:
    No I don't know of any specifically Scottish weapons forums, but I have found a lot of useful discussion on myarmoury.com
    I wish I could be of more help.
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    In English, swordforums.com is probably the best for edged weapons.

    With regard to Scottish firearms, I don't know of any forums dedicated to them. I would suggest the "smoothbore" and "pistol" subforums at www.muzzleloadingforum.com, then use the search function.
    Last edited by Mike M.; 4th September 13 at 04:49 PM.

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    I am a blacksmith,and there is a forum on which I am on that is called Bladesmith forum,you can talk about Scottish swords all you want,that is if you join.

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    Ethan Walling

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheOfficialBren View Post
    Wouldn't The ARMA be a good source, too?
    Yes, excellent organisation and a very informative site. I would say the bias is towards earlier weapon forms, so particularly of use for the application of two-handed swords. I can't recall as much on the one-handed basket hilted claymore. Paul Wagner has collected five period manuals for Highland swordsmanship, which I understand are a bit dry and need a bit of interpretation but wholly authentic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Salvianus View Post
    Yes, excellent organisation and a very informative site. I would say the bias is towards earlier weapon forms, so particularly of use for the application of two-handed swords. I can't recall as much on the one-handed basket hilted claymore. Paul Wagner has collected five period manuals for Highland swordsmanship, which I understand are a bit dry and need a bit of interpretation but wholly authentic.
    Well, there you go.

    Yes, they are a bit heavier on the earlier Continental styles (like Liberi and Lichtenauer) but still a good source to start with.
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