I saw this sword for sale on the 'net, and at militaria fairs but I'm wondering how far off the mark is it?
I was wondering if I could do anything to it to make it look right (as I have a sneaking...
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Hey folks
What did the borderers and Scots cavalry wear for britches?
Someone showed me a picture mentioned that they wore these pants that looked like cossack/or Turk style.
I know th...
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The History Channel is running this show tonight, 9pm mtn standard time. If they are on form the info will be a bit contrary, but to anyone who has read about the battle of Stirling Bridge and never s...
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Hey again all,
Over the last few months I've been working to scare up a few resources in order to learn me some Scots Gaelic.
So far it's slow going, mostly because I'm having difficulty findi...
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I am curious about what time period large long swords/great swords/two hand swords (the terminology is hopefully not important as that is a debate in itself) actually appeared in Scotland, in either t...
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I just posted a review in the "Other Historical/Cultural Weapons" forum, at http://forums.swordforum.com/showth...6589#post826589...
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I'm looking for a Sgian Dhub to add to my hiking/hunting gear. I know that Cold Steel made the Culloden and is now making the Braveheart (though that one's blade looks a little thin to me), but are t...
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Hey all,
I'm curious to know if anyone has any record of a Scottish fighting system dating from the 12th-14th centuries. From what I've seen there's not much in way of written work coming from Sco...
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There are new dirks and sgians by Mr. Pearce. Wonderful pieces, I think. Especially it´s the interesting carving of the lower couple I like. Have a look at it here:
http://www.tinkerswords.com/dir...
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Ok, here's my need. I'm looking into buying tartan for a great kilt. I am 5'4ish with around a 32" waist, how much fabric do I need? I guessed about 4-5 yards @ 60" wide or so, but I've also seen p...
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Hi everyone,
I was hoping someone could provide me with an ideal of what to do with a red blazer that I have. It is a fairly new one, but I do not need it anymore, so does anybody know of an examp...
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Just wondering if any other members plan on attending the Stone Mountain Games coming up in October. My wife and I will be in town starting on Thursday and then working at the tent for the majority o...
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'Stalinist' Scottish Heritage criticised
JOHN ROSS
THE owner of an ancient Highland castle yesterday criticised the
"Stalinist" attitude of Historic Scotland over a nine-year battle
to t...
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Folks...Dave
Can you use cotton batting for the layers of a jack? Or would they be too light?
I also have lots of 50/50 poly cotton fabric and 10oz Duck Cloth, will those work?
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Dave,
You alive? Sent a couple of PM's to you, and several
emails. Everything okay?
Alex...
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I just noticed that The Scottish Tartan Museum is oferring a:
Scottish Tartan Museum
quote:Completely hand knit & felted. 100% wool. Ribbon closure can be sized to fit any head! Tradit...
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Dear All,
The Scottish executive has recently announced its proposals towards establishing new laws in Scotland, which include a ban on the sale of swords. Exemptions are included for religious, c...
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As an FYI, there's a copy of John Wallace's book "Scottish Swords and Dirks" available in the Classifieds. ...
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I have been looking at getting a nice durable Sgian for everyday use as well as to work on small fixed knife self defence stuff. 99% of the Sgians available on the market are horrible SLO's (sgian li...
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Hey guys. I am thinking of picking up a feilidh beag... likely from the Celtic Croft, unless I can find something less expensive. The prices are hard to beat there, and their homespun has gotten good...
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I'm returning to active life, finally, and part of that is joining a group of 77th Montgomerie's. In general, they like historical accuracy, but it's tough to find things that are right on the little...
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I was wondering if the basket hilt broadsword ever realy ever
had all the decoration? ie lining in the hilt, tassel. Is this a modern
thing. All historical swords I'v seen do not have this. Have t...
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I'm looking for ideas for a basket hilt commission that is coming up. I know some of you have swords you are proud of or dreamt about so let me have them! It’s all the better if you can provide pi...
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I'd like to share an oak dirk I carved based upon an example I saw years ago in Scotland in a private collection. The blade received only the basic polishing I could accomplish with hand tools. I fabr...
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I dont know why Ive never thought of it until now but how were historic sporrans attached? Were there similiar belts/chains like the modern ones? Or were there leather loops just going up to the mai...
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