Scottish Broadsword

[puffer]

It's their old "early" basket hilt, from about 12 years ago (actually more of an English dragoon style). Their current models are much nicer...!

Thanks

Puffer

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I think it's all down to attitude-- when I was with Wilkinson Sword I used to trudge around all over the place with a sword and was never hassled-- on those few occasions post 9-11 when I've had to fly with a sword it has either ridden up front in the cockpit or been checked through with my luggage. Ditto dirks.

What I have had trouble with are my medals and breast star. My medals are mouned "court style" which means they attach to my jacket by means of what looks like a 4-inch long safety pin. On two occasions I have been denied access to my flight because I refused to allow security to confiscate my medals. In both instances once the police arrived I was allowed to proceed to board. The breast star creates a different problem as it looks like some sort of kung-fu throwing thingie on the x-ray machine and, of course, security needs to take a look.

[Chef]

I think it's all down to attitude-- when I was with Wilkinson Sword I used to trudge around all over the place with a sword and was never hassled-- on those few occasions post 9-11 when I've had to fly with a sword it has either ridden up front in the cockpit or been checked through with my luggage. Ditto dirks.

I think your right to a certain extent. However in NY I think a lot depends on the attitude of the police as well. When I wore the dirk I had policemen come up to me to give me a hard time and also police who just wanted to chat about it because they liked the look of it. The police that gave me the most trouble were the Transit Police. I still wear it occasionally when I don't feel like carrying a bag but most often it is in my case.

What I have had trouble with are my medals and breast star. My medals are mouned "court style" which means they attach to my jacket by means of what looks like a 4-inch long safety pin. On two occasions I have been denied access to my flight because I refused to allow security to confiscate my medals. In both instances once the police arrived I was allowed to proceed to board.

Ahh yes. Don't we all feel safer knowing that someone is being stopped for wearing a safety pin. I've actually had a couple of kilt pins converted to post style pins (as opposed to long pins) because I had one taken away by airport security. Luckily it was a cheap one and since I would have missed my plane if I hadn't given it up, it wasn't worth the argument that time.

[thescot]

I. . .Ahh yes. Don't we all feel safer knowing that someone is being stopped for wearing a safety pin. . .

Haha, reminds me of the time my 82-year-old mother had her hair pick confiscated. I think they were worried that she would fix the pilot's hair.

[Graywolf]

Purchasing a flintlock pistol that doesn't fire is an advantage. Avoids all sorts of mail shipping issues. Although flintlocks are not considered firearms under USPS regulations, trying to convince someone of this is difficult. So you order a non-firing replica made to have the pan hole drilled out to be fired. A Lot of companies make them like that for that purpose.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

er, if only I had the technical know-how to properly drill out the touch hole so that the erruption of powder in the pan would be more than just another "flash in the pan"...

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Puffer-- Nice looking broadsword... I think the last time I wore a sword (aside from official duties) would have been at a wedding maybe 25 years ago. Same with dirks-- don't think I've worn one for 10, maybe 15 years. I find they tend to get in the way. Before Wilkinson Sword closed down we used to repair half a dozen or so swords every year that had been closed in car doors.

But more to the point: I collect modern broadswords and would be interested in contacting the fellow who made yours.

[puffer]

Puffer-- Nice looking broadsword... I think the last time I wore a sword (aside from official duties) would have been at a wedding maybe 25 years ago. Same with dirks-- don't think I've worn one for 10, maybe 15 years. I find they tend to get in the way. Before Wilkinson Sword closed down we used to repair half a dozen or so swords every year that had been closed in car doors.

But more to the point: I collect modern broadswords and would be interested in contacting the fellow who made yours.

If you mean the steel hilted sword then
http://www.armourclass.co.uk/Data/Pa...Collection.htm

I am currently saving my pennies for the "ealy Basket hilt ) 17th centry - pg. 3) I am a "lowlander & this style comes close the type they wore. + I like it

This offit comes VERY highly recomended by those "that know" as to best value for $$. They are not cheap, but worth it.

BTW Talk with them. they will modify the sword to you spec, ( mine is a back
sword. I changed the tip, & the liner (3/4 instead of full

Puffer

[Jock Scot]

Puffer-- Nice looking broadsword... I think the last time I wore a sword (aside from official duties) would have been at a wedding maybe 25 years ago. Same with dirks-- don't think I've worn one for 10, maybe 15 years. I find they tend to get in the way. Before Wilkinson Sword closed down we used to repair half a dozen or so swords every year that had been closed in car doors.

But more to the point: I collect modern broadswords and would be interested in contacting the fellow who made yours.

Yes,been there done that,with the car door thing.

[ChromeScholar]

I make my own baldrics.. Why??
1 because they are cheaper tha way (less than $50.00)
2. The "commercial ones do not "hang" correctly )IMHO) Tooo great a "cant" & that causes proplems moving & hitting people with your sword

Nice! That looks do-able.