Scottish Broadsword

**ChromeScholar** · 29th December 07, 01:28 PM

I may be receiving a Scottish broadsword in the next month or so. I'm wondering what sort of belt, etc. would be used to wear it with a kilt. Anyone know/have pictures?

**Nick the DSM** · 29th December 07, 01:32 PM

umm, a swordbelt. make sure it has a sheath and a license.

**ChromeScholar** · 29th December 07, 01:41 PM

The sheathe I can understand. Why would I need a license?

It would be a separate sword belt, right?

**Woodsheal** · 29th December 07, 01:44 PM

The Scots wore their broadswords on over-the-shoulder baldrics. You can buy one here:
http://www.gggodwin.com/465.htm
and here:
http://www.tattershallarms.org/gear.html

You don't need a "sword license" inthe USA! Sheesh....

**ChromeScholar** · 29th December 07, 01:53 PM

The Scots wore their broadswords on over-the-shoulder baldrics.

Thanks! I was just about to ask about baldrics.

Jeez, I could probably make one of those...

**MacHenderson** · 29th December 07, 02:01 PM

I got this really cool brown leather belt with a big ol' sword frog on it. And while I still plan on getting a baldric eventually, I can't complain about how this one looks in the meantime.

**Chef** · 29th December 07, 02:03 PM

Out of curiosity, where does one "wear" a broadsword to?

**MacHenderson** · 29th December 07, 02:06 PM

Renaissance fairs, SCA fairs, and for clan marches, I would bet.

Clan Henderson has a bodyguard orginization; members of the guard are required to wear a Scottish weapon of some sort, like a dirk, claymore or broadsword.