Kilt or celtic weaponry...

**David White** · 8th June 06, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by davedove

The targe is pretty sweet too.

Thanks DaveDove,
I made it myself. Here is a picture of the back.

**Mattg** · 8th June 06, 01:45 PM

Yeah, the targe is awesome. Gotta get me one of those too

So many things, so little money!!

**Colin** · 8th June 06, 01:53 PM

I was thinking of making a targe myself as well. I have two Baskethilt broadswords tempting my plastic everyday. One of these days I will just order them.

**Woodsheal** · 8th June 06, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

I was thinking of making a targe myself as well. I have two Baskethilt broadswords tempting my plastic everyday. One of these days I will just order them.

Targes are actually pretty easy to make. This is my first:

**Colin** · 8th June 06, 02:05 PM

is the targe a wood center finished by leather? If not what material did you use or would you suggest? This will be for display only, and not for stopping anything (except for the odd dish if my wife find out about the creidt card bill

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**David White** · 8th June 06, 02:26 PM

Wonderful pictures Brian,
Armour Class does well, class work.

Like your targe also. What you did with the end of the straps is nice.

**I M Kilted!** · 8th June 06, 02:41 PM

Basket hilts are cool! I was desgining one in my head, here are the materials: Damascus Steel Blade, Ebony Handle, Blued Steel Basket and Fittings with a Black leather sheath with Blued steel fittings.

Oh, has anyone ever seen a curved basket hilt?

**Big Dave** · 8th June 06, 02:41 PM

I've got two replica swords from "Highlander", Connors Katana and the offical "Highlander" Katana. Those count as Celtic Weponry.

I really would like to get a Claymore, a Baskethilt, the King Arthur Sword, Duncan's Katana.

**Woodsheal** · 8th June 06, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

is the targe a wood center finished by leather? If not what material did you use or would you suggest? This will be for display only, and not for stopping anything (except for the odd dish if my wife find out about the creidt card bill

)

I use half-inch plywood, with thick cowhide for the front face, thin deer or calfskin for the back. Brass tacks in various sizes, and upholstery nails can be obtained at your local furniture refinishing/upholstery store....

**Iolaus** · 8th June 06, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

I use half-inch plywood, with thick cowhide for the front face, thin deer or calfskin for the back. Brass tacks in various sizes, and upholstery nails can be obtained at your local furniture refinishing/upholstery store....

What do you do for the edge, just stretch the cowhide around?