Sword Question?

[jfellrath]

I don't know, I've found their weapons to be pretty good, along with their belts and such. The clothing they carry leaves a little to be desired. I've only ordered a rapier and dagger from them, but they both seem to be good workmanship. Granted, I haven't fought any duels with them, but then again, I hope I never have to! From all I've read about them and their sister company, Atlanta Cutlery, their bladesmiths are quality workmen.

I belong to a rennaissance martial arts group in which we do a lot of test-cutting and light sparring with steel, and the MR blades haven't held up very well. There are a lot of better companies out there (though... none that I know of that carry basket-hilt broadswords). They are improving, that's for sure. But if you're looking for a blade for actual USE (hopefully not in any way that's illegal), I'd be happy to direct you to some other vendors.

[Sir Robert]

Let us take the Dewars "Scotsman" (probably an italian fashon model from New Jersey) as an example, he wears what looks like a 4 inch baldric with a 5 inch buckle over his tartan sash but no sword as he appears to be afraid of sharp objects. Such baldrics were usually used with "NCO" sword frogs which mates with a hook or button on the scabard. My basket hilt claymore does not have such a button to attach to the frog. What it has is two 1 inch rings which mate perfectly with the sword hangers on a sam browne belt. This belt however has only a 1 inch wide shoulder strap. Are we looking at 1750s British military web gear (which is no longer compatable with more modern martial cutlery) or are we looking at some odd Victorian era fashon statement? Inquiring minds are quite confused.

As to why, I find the question of why a bit odd as where I come from weddings and other formal gatherings REQUIRE swords. We appear to travel in different circles.

[bikercelt1]

This has in fact gotten quite silly.

Back to the topic Baldric or Sam Browne?

If you're going to wear a sword, and I believe there are times when it is fitting, I would go with the baldrick. The Sam Browne is neither authentic or functional with a kilt and to suspend a sword from your belt will make it hang too low and weigh down your kilt on the sword side. Just my opinion.

Jamie