Wanted basket-hilt broadsword, dirk & sgian dhu

[ONE]

I've asked about sgian dhu in the past and managed to find a nice blade.
I'm currently looking for a basket-hilt broadsword, dirk & sgian dhu. Live blades, early Jacobite era or earlier. "Matching" would be nice but not essential. I can pay... A bit. I'd want change from the cost of a good second hand motor.

 

[SCOMAN]

I think there is an armourer making the likes of what you want in Edinburgh. They were doing their own more refined version of the MOD survival knife. If you want original, you'll likely pay for a new car or have to raid an estate/castle. They usually have them stuck up on the wall.

 

[ONE]

As you say this, it strikes me that I knows a stage armourer. Not sure if he does proper cutty things. But I'll find out.

 

[brambles]

Not sure what you mean by matching as these weapons were not a set and all have very different types of handles. Check out Cold Steel for the broadsword and dirk.

 

[Laurentius]

Depends where you are, the re-enactors market is coming to Coventry this weekend, and if you can't find what you are looking for there you should be able to find a maker. https://www.reenactorsmarket.co.uk/

 

[Muxley]

I bought an ‘S’ basket hilt sword from Armour Class many years ago, can’t fault it & it’s nice & sharp although I think they do a blunt version.
They’ve a number of different styles, you might find something to your taste.
Mine goes well with any of the targes I have from The Targe Maker who’s stopped making his superb replicas.

Scottish Basket Hilts by Armour Class

Basket Hilts by Armour Class The Professional Sword Makers.

www.armourclass.co.uk

 

[Keith_Beef]

Dirk and sgian dubh here: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/buy-sword/dagger/medieval-rondel/

Basket hilt broadsword here: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/search/basket+hilt+broadsword/

 

[Toddy]

Another recommendation for Armour Class.
They're good, they know their stuff, they stand by their workmanship.

M

 

[ONE]

Thanks everyone, A few options for me to check out. It's a peculiar fetish of mine, really inspired by being fascinated with the great kilt.

 

[Laurentius]

Our very own Dave Budd was at the reenactors market today, and whilst it is good to see his wares laid out, I have found a very nice axe maker and ordered another one today which will be made to my individual requirements.

 

[Ozmundo]

Try todcutler.com

If it’s not on his website he might have a stab at it….