the word "claymore"

[An t-Ileach]

I have only the smallest understanding of the Gaelic language but I have heard it pronounced more like 'clay-eww moor' and 'clay-eww da liv' but it certinaly could be an accent thing, inccorect source or fuzzy memory...

It's probably dialect variation; there's some distinct variations between Argyll and the southern islands, the northern islands, and the mainland up to Inverness.

Thanks for clearing up that thing about the dirk.

[AllenJ]

oh yeah, just for the record...
the Gaelic for a baskethilted backsword (a single edged broadsword) is 'claidheamh cuil'. The name was different from that of the two edged variety.

[David White]

Interesting thread, thanks Alan. Is that you AlanJ? How was Grandfather Mt. games?

[Alan H]

Recently, i came across a reproduction of a "Scottish Small Sword" that was made by paul Chen....here's the link:

http://therionarms.com/reenact/therionarms_c589.html

Anybody know who/what/where/why or any other information about that weapon?