BCarp

A closer look at the hilt with polished bone grip. Rather simple (not to say crude!), but a lot of them were...

Recently received my new blade from Mike MacRae of "Scotia Metalwork" in NC. He mostly does Scottish stuff, but will do custom work as well. I think he did a great job working from some photos of originals I sent, especially this one:

Ahoy! Great site!! I only occasionally do the "pirate thing", but I do portray a 1750's seaman/boatman. My F & I War ranger unit has a period-correct sailing dory, armed with a brass swivel. I'm the gunner: Here's my "office": As for myself, I'm a retired Federal employee (Army and Postal Service) residing in Upstate New York. Cheers!