Hi everyone,

This is my first post and if all goes well I plan on sticking around for a while. I have a love for old weaponry. I've seem to have gotten my self into some trouble though. A few months ago I finally bought my self a rather large great sword. Generally it lives on my wall but the problem I have is when I take it with me to fairs and conventions. I know historically and accurately this type of sword was carried over the shoulder. This is all fine and dandy for about half an hour but after that it gets a bit tiring having to constantly pay attention so that somebody doesn't get smacked outside their head with my scabbard. I'm at a loss here. On one hand I really want to stick to being accurate, but this is proving to be a big hassle. On the other I've thought about getting or making some kind of scabbard to carry it on my back. In the research I've looked into I've found that this was very rare because it is so impracticable to draw a sword from that position. I'm 5' 11" and its pummel comes up past my shoulder. I don't plan on going places and drawing it out all the time. It's always peace bonded with a couple leather strips I made, but I am concerned about functionality as well.

I was kinda wondering if any body had any ideas or tips that they do. If someone had any recommendations for a back scabbard, who could make one or where to get one that would be cool too. There was one I saw that I did like but it was rather expensive. (http://www.medievalware.com/Back-Scabbard-for-Broadswords-Black-p/ol1038b.htm) It was made for a broadsword so I'm not sure if I made something like that if it would work. My other concern is that if I did this would others notice its inaccuracy a great deal? Or, would most think nothing of it?

thank you.
- Cory

I really love the sword and it does kinda sadden me when I take it with me and end up keeping it in the hotel room.

I think most people wouldn't notice. But 'most' people's knowledge of history (at least when it come to big swords) comes from Braveheart.

Serious history buffs, arms and armour enthusiasts, and reenactors would notice, but I think they would understand once you explain to them why you're wearing it like that.

Out of curiosity, what kind of sword is it?

As far as I know, all swords (except for some early bronze age ones) should have full tangs.

Cory, do you mean full tang like ful width tang like in a knife or just a tang that goes all the way through the grip length?