Basket hilts by The Camerons

**Sionnachdubh** · 12th October 08, 02:39 PM

This thread seems a wee bit out of place but here it goes.

Has anyone ever purchased a basket hilt from Alex and Scott Cameron (of the wild Highlanders) I know them to be first rate blades , but I can never find a price set for one. Having writen Scott on one occasion I managed to avoid having my question answered somehow

Has anyone ever purchesed on of these that would know how much I can expect to pay for it?

Moran taing

**1MUNK3** · 12th October 08, 03:54 PM

Hello Sionnachdubh,
I'm sorry I can't help you in your quest. My reason for the reply though is my great interest in Scottish weapons and I'm always on the look out for makers of such. I just got back from checking out their site, which is great by the way, and saw no mention of weapons for sale. Where can one find this information out? Do they in fact make them or do they have a specific source that provides them with all their needs? I'm a fan of Mike McRae from Scotia Metalwork www.scotiametalwork.com and Vince Evans www.arscives.com/vevans/( I could go on) and it would be great to find another similiar source. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I did try to search for the info you seek via various search engines and I couldn't find anything other than the website for The Wild Highlanders.
Yours Aye,
Sean

**Woodsheal** · 12th October 08, 04:16 PM

I've posted about these guys before, but I'll HIGHLY recommend them again! I own two of their swords:

http://www.armourclass.co.uk/Data/Pa...Collection.htm

If you see something in a museum or book that you like, they'll gladly do customwork, too....

**Sionnachdubh** · 12th October 08, 04:34 PM

I have visited them at one of their display at the highland games they will usually sell to you up front. Or they expect you to write them with your order, but they aren't the best about answering back with the info you need. This is why I posted this thread so that I know the amount of money I need on hand when I go to make my purchase. If I remember correctly they charge somewhere in the neighborhood of $200-$400 for a dirk , but don't quote me on that.

**puffer** · 12th October 08, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

I've posted about these guys before, but I'll HIGHLY recommend them again! I own two of their swords:

http://www.armourclass.co.uk/Data/Pa...Collection.htm

If you see something in a museum or book that you like, they'll gladly do customwork, too....

I AGREE.I own 1 & am saving for another

Puffer

**puffer** · 12th October 08, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Sionnachdubh

I have visited them at one of their display at the highland games they will usually sell to you up front. Or they expect you to write them with your order, but they aren't the best about answering back with the info you need. This is why I posted this thread so that I know the amount of money I need on hand when I go to make my purchase. If I remember correctly they charge somewhere in the neighborhood of $200-$400 for a dirk , but don't quote me on that.

I do not know of this Co.

I would HIGHLY RECOMEND

You log onto this forum & ask you ???. (IMHO, the people on this site are the best. Over the years, they have assisted me many times))

http://www.myarmoury.com/

Puffer

**Sionnachdubh** · 13th October 08, 06:51 AM

I was replying to the chap who mentioned Mike McRae. I believe he only makes Dirks , but I am not sure. I know the price of a Cameron Dirk but I do not know the price of a broadsword, just to clarify.

**1MUNK3** · 13th October 08, 08:33 AM

Hello Sionnachdubh and everyone,
My pal Mike McRae does indeed make Broadswords and Backswords and the ocassional Lochaber axe as well as Dirks and Sgians I believe he has a couple on his site as I write this www.scotiametalwork.com . My Armoury is a fantastic site, I'm a member there as well. I'm very familiar with Armour Class also. They are wonderful craftsman and you are quite right. If you see a historical piece they will do the utmost to research it further and make one that you can't tell which is the replica, absolutely brilliant. Be prepared though, to get the best one must pay a premium. Please do keep me informed about these Cameron lads. I would love to obtain a piece from them, especially if you say they are first rate. I'm quite amazed, I represent my glorius Clan for the New England Region and I have not heard of these Camerons. I will most certainly spread the word. Thanks again.
Yours Aye,
Sean
P.S.
You are right again. The average price for a well made Dirk ranges anywhere from $350.- U.S. on up.

**Deil the Yin** · 13th October 08, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Sionnachdubh

This thread seems a wee bit out of place but here it goes.

Has anyone ever purchased a basket hilt from Alex and Scott Cameron (of the wild Highlanders) I know them to be first rate blades , but I can never find a price set for one. Having writen Scott on one occasion I managed to avoid having my question answered somehow

Has anyone ever purchesed on of these that would know how much I can expect to pay for it?

Moran taing

I don't know how far East Podunk is from Atlanta, but the Wild Highlanders will be at Stone Mountain next weekend. I'll be up there for the Clan Gregor, and as one of our members is in the WH, I'll try and remember to ask about their claymores...

Disclaimer: I've got a lot going on right now with my wedding coming up in December and all (in addition to being slightly ADHD), so don't hold me to the task. However, there should be several more X-Markers at the games so if you put the word out I'm sure someone could field a price for you...

Cheers,
Wesley

**Sionnachdubh** · 16th October 08, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Deil the Yin

I don't know how far East Podunk is from Atlanta, but the Wild Highlanders will be at Stone Mountain next weekend. I'll be up there for the Clan Gregor, and as one of our members is in the WH, I'll try and remember to ask about their claymores...

Disclaimer: I've got a lot going on right now with my wedding coming up in December and all (in addition to being slightly ADHD), so don't hold me to the task. However, there should be several more X-Markers at the games so if you put the word out I'm sure someone could field a price for you...

Cheers,
Wesley

Yes, I had considered that. I went looking for them there last year and some how managed to avoid finding them? I will be attending this year if all goes according to planned and I hope to find them there. I wanteed to know how much cash to have on hand before I went though so that I might make my purchase then. Many thanks to everyone for commenting!