Ladyhawke
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Does anyone know where I can find blueprints for building a true Scottish Claymore? I've found sites with general measurements, etc., but want actual three-dimensional details to build one in a home shop. 
Want to home-make a Scottish Claymore
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A claymore (Gaelic: claidheamh mar, or great sword) is a general term for a two-handed Scottish broadsword, typically cross-hilted. There are many variants and I doubt that anyone today could say "Aha! Now that design, and only that, is a true claymore!"
There's still argument to this day as to whether basket-hilted swords could be considered claymores - I'm a Scot by birth and I'm damned if I know. Ymmv
There's still argument to this day as to whether basket-hilted swords could be considered claymores - I'm a Scot by birth and I'm damned if I know. Ymmv
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Welcome to THR Ladyhawke!
Do you intend this to be a blade that you could cut with or just a nifty wall hanger?
If you want a usable blade you've got a great deal to do beyond just getting a set of diagrams. If you want a SLO (sword like object) that would pass a good stagecraft examination you'll have a much easier time of it.
Let us know which it is.
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Do you intend this to be a blade that you could cut with or just a nifty wall hanger?
If you want a usable blade you've got a great deal to do beyond just getting a set of diagrams. If you want a SLO (sword like object) that would pass a good stagecraft examination you'll have a much easier time of it.
Let us know which it is.
Thanks for joining!
mrmeval
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Look for a good historical sword book where the author took measurements at a museum. Or you can take a photo and if the blade is 36" use that to figure out the other measurements. Check and see if your local museum(s) have any historical pieces or recreations.
Most libraries will have a wealth of research materials on all aspects of sword making.
Most libraries will have a wealth of research materials on all aspects of sword making.
Kaylee
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This gentleman does what you're looking to do --
http://www.angustrimswords.com/
I believe he CNCs out the blank, then does the final grind by hand. If you're just looking to do a one-off rather than be his next competitor, he might be willing to pass on a dimensional spec to you.
(And he's a cool guy to. )
-K
PS.. that was like my favorite movie as a kid.
"I know I promised Lord, never again. But I also know that you know what a weak-willed person I am."
http://www.angustrimswords.com/
I believe he CNCs out the blank, then does the final grind by hand. If you're just looking to do a one-off rather than be his next competitor, he might be willing to pass on a dimensional spec to you.
(And he's a cool guy to.
)-K
PS.. that was like my favorite movie as a kid.
"I know I promised Lord, never again. But I also know that you know what a weak-willed person I am."
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1985? 21 years already?
Good god.........
Sistema1927
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First you start by getting a bunch of ball bearings.
Oh, THAT Claymore.
Oh, THAT Claymore.
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Whatever you do, don't forget: walk on the left side!
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Go to www.scottishsword.com
Scottish Sword and Shield. The guy's name is Patrick..lives in the Tacoma/Fort Lewis area. He is no longer able to do the hammer, anvil, forge stuff but is still active as a collector and in the games.
He's hospitable and a good guy. I 'spect would be happy to talk with you. He opened the doors when my son and I came to visit. I had earlier bought a 'skeen do' (bad spelling) supposedly made In Edinborough in the 1800's. Patrick checked the hallmarks and it turned out to have been made in Edinborough, but in 1970. My son and I spent a pleasant afternoon with Patrick and his wife.
salty.
Scottish Sword and Shield. The guy's name is Patrick..lives in the Tacoma/Fort Lewis area. He is no longer able to do the hammer, anvil, forge stuff but is still active as a collector and in the games.
He's hospitable and a good guy. I 'spect would be happy to talk with you. He opened the doors when my son and I came to visit. I had earlier bought a 'skeen do' (bad spelling) supposedly made In Edinborough in the 1800's. Patrick checked the hallmarks and it turned out to have been made in Edinborough, but in 1970. My son and I spent a pleasant afternoon with Patrick and his wife.
salty.
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Watch the film 'Highlander' and then decide if the claymore the route you want to go down....
.....and don't lose your head over it
.....and don't lose your head over it
Sunray
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"...basket-hilted swords could be considered claymores..." Yep, but it's nae the same. They're actually basket hilted broad swords.
I doubt you'll find any blue prints. Can't say as I've ever even seen drawings with dimensions on-line. Not that I've looked. Like AndyC says, a claymore is a two-handed Scottish broadsword with a 5 foot or so blade.
I doubt you'll find any blue prints. Can't say as I've ever even seen drawings with dimensions on-line. Not that I've looked. Like AndyC says, a claymore is a two-handed Scottish broadsword with a 5 foot or so blade.
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