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	BACKSWORD FACTS AND INFORMATION
		Backsword is a denomination of any type of sword with only one edge, with the back of the sword often being the thickest part of the blade.
		Since "sword" is sometimes defined as double-edged, a definition of a backsword without taking recourse to defining it as a "sword" would be that it is designed as a weapon, unlike a generic knife which may have uses as a tool, long enough to be optimized for slashing.
		Backswords have evolved out of knives and machete like farmers' tools in many cultures.
	www.witwib.com /?s=backsword (417 words)

	backsword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Backsword is a denomination of any type of sword, generally of European origin, that has only one edge, with the back of the sword often being the thickest part of the blade.
		Some backswords curved in order to make slicing/chopping action easier, at some expense of thrusting power, but this should not be seens as an overwhelming trend in the type, but rather limited to specialised forms.
		Swords of this type include for example the, mortuary sword, sabre, various falchions and the scramasax.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /Backsword.html (146 words)

	The Builder's Project
		The backsword was a weapon popularized during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe as a secondary weapon for mounted cavalry soldiers.
		The name backsword derived from the way the cavalryman would sling the weapon in a sheath behind his back while riding in order to prevent it from clanging against his or the horse’s side as they galloped along.
		The backsword was a very versatile weapon, dangerous both from a mounted position as well as dismounted.
	tbp.smith.dropbear.id.au /tiki/tiki-index.php?page=Backsword (108 words)

	Hanwei Basket Hilt Backsword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Early highland swords almost invariably carried the double-edged "broadsword" blade buy by the time of the battle of Culloden (1746) the single-edged "backsword" was at least equal in popularity.
		Both the Basket-Hilt backsword and broadsword are replicated from period pieces in the collection of the Royal Armouries in England.
		The Basket-Hilt Backsword (left and middle) dates from about 1760 and has an unusual basket with twin engraved "horned beastie" plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length.
	www.thesteelsource.com /html/hanweibaskethilt.htm (191 words)

	Basket Hilted Scottish Backsword
		The Basket-Hilt backsword (2003-GT) dates from about 1760 and has an unusual basket with twin engraved “horned beastie” plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length.
		Early highland swords almost invariably carried the double-edged broadsword blade, but by the time of the Battle of Culloden (1746) the single-edged backsword was at least equal in popularity.
		Although the blade of the original bears the “Andrea Ferara” name, it is unlikely that it was made by this renowned Spanish swordsmith, as many good quality blades of the period were so marked (in various spellings!), irrespective of the actual maker.
	www.imperialweapons.com /swords/iberia/2003gt.html (174 words)

	The Armory
		The name backsword is derived from the method cavalryman would use to sling the weapon; in a sheath behind his back when mounted, preventing it from clanging against his thigh or the horse’s side.
		The backsword blade has two basic variations: generally straight for thrusting, or slightly curved for both thrusting and slashing.
		The backsword was a very versatile weapon, dangerous both from a mounted position as well as in the hands of an infantry soldier or other unmounted man-at-arms.
	www.simutronics.com /etimes/et7/armory.htm (1321 words)

	Backsword - YPPedia
		The backsword is one of the two special items that can be obtained from the box edition of Puzzle Pirates.
		According to Cleaver, the backsword's drop pattern is just okay.
		When the backsword is selected, a randomly-colored backsword is placed in your Booty panel.
	www.puzzlepirates.com /wiki/Backsword (187 words)

	TherionArms - 'Practical' basket hilt backsword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This is a copy of a basket hilted backsword which is in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
		The English made many of the actual basket hilts which were used in Scotland at this time and the style is now thought to have originated in England in the late 1500s.
		Featuring authentic hilt styling with fully tempered rebated and non-pointed blades, these swords are made to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today's re-enactment societies.
	therionarms.com /reenact/therionarms_c368.html (186 words)

	TherionArms - Scottish baskethilted backsword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This baskethilted backsword dates from about 1760 and has an unusual basket with twin engraved "horned beastie" plaques and a blade with twin fullers.
		Early Scottish highland swords almost invariably had double-edged broadsword blades, but by the time of the Battle of Culloden (1746) the single-edged backsword was at least equal in popularity.
		The forged blade of this Paul Chen/Hanwei sword is fully tempered high-carbon steel.
	therionarms.com /reenact/therionarms_c388.html (102 words)

	Scottish Basket Hilt Backsword - Rapiers & Fencing Equipment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It is likely that the blade of the original sword was made in Germany a century earlier and re-hilted as basket designs were refined.
		The Basket-Hilt Backsword (SH2003,SH2003N - antiqued) dates from about 1760 and has an unusual basket with twin engraved “horned beastie” plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length.
		If you place an order for one of our replica weapons (swords, maces, axes, etc.), you agree that you are at least 18 years old and have read our Sword Care and Safety section and you will be responsible for your weapon's use or misuse.
	www.swordsofhonor.com /scbahiba.html (285 words)

	Stirling Baskethilt Backsword Claymore
		This Backsword has a distinctive barred basket, with designs showing its Celtic ancestry.
		This backsword has a strong single edged blade, a flat back and a double edged tip.
		It is often associated with the baskethilt claymore, which has a double edged blade, the entire length of the blade.
	www.gothicfantasy.com /Swords/13Z1048.htm (89 words)

	Backsword - Puzzle Pirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The backsword is one of the two items that can be obtained from the box edition of Puzzle Pirates.
		This item cannot be traded, or even placed in a trade window (for example, to show a friend the drop pattern).
		According to Cleaver, the backsword's drop pattern is merely okay.
	yohoho.wikicities.com /wiki/Backsword (140 words)

	Martial Arts Planet - Traditional Backsword Tournament 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A traditional backsword (Single-Stick) tournament will take place at the Abernethy Highland Games 2004.
		A traditional backsword (single-stick) tournament will be held on the 26th June 2004 at the oldest recorded indigenous free games in Scotland.
		The tournament shall be an Open Backsword tournament according to
	www.martialartsplanet.com /forums/showthread.php?t=13267 (348 words)

	The School of European Swordsmanship - Backsword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The backsword was a military and civilian sidearm popular throughout Europe in various forms from the early sixteenth century to the end of nineteenth.
		The training at the school recognises three arenas of backsword use: the military sabre, the SESH method of which is based on Harry Angelo's treatise (1798); the civilian sidearm, the SESH method of which is based on Zachary Wilde's treatise and others; and the sporting "cudgel play", which is not practiced at the school.
		Students commonly begin training in this weapon with the singlestick, a wooden stick of the correct length, with a basket covering the hand, before moving on to steel.
	www.swordschool.com /fi/weapons_backsword.html (106 words)

	Medieval Swords,Fencing Swords,Roman Swords,Daggers,Armor
		Scottish Basket Hilt Backsword is 40 3/4" Overall.
		Scottish Basket Hilt Backsword is 39 1/2" Overall.
		Scottish Basket Hilt Backsword is 39 1/4" Overall.
	www.bladeswords.com /scottish-swords.html (316 words)

	myArmoury.com
		The point itself was sometimes rather ogivally contoured since the backsword was essentially a cutting weapon; however, some military models had blades gradually narrowing into a sharp point designed for thrusts.
		The backsword was widely used in European heavy cavalry from the 17th century, and a most popular variety was the pallasch.
		A cavalry or dragoon officer's sword of the 17th century English Civil War period deriving its name from the style of sword which memorialized King Charles I, who was executed in 1649.
	www.myarmoury.com /feature_euroedge.html (5939 words)

	Medieval and Renaissance Swords and Daggers Terminology
		In the mid-15th century treatise How a Man Shayl be Armyd, the author advises: “hys shorte swerde upon hys lyfte syde in a rounde ryunge all nakid to pulle out lightlie....and then hys long swerd in hys hand.’
		Backsword - The backsword was so named because it only had one cutting edge.
		The non-cutting edge (the back of the blade) was much thicker than the cutting edge thus creating a wedge type shape which was said to increase the weapons cutting capacity.
	www.historicalweapons.com /swordsanddaggersterm.html (2167 words)

	Culloden Basktethilt Backsword Claymore
		There has never been a sword so strongly identified with a people as the Basket Hilted Claymore Backsword of the Scots.
		From before the 1600's to today, the basket hilted sword has become a symbol of Scottish Heritage.
		The blade of the original is late 17th century Solingen pattern.
	www.gothicfantasy.com /Swords/13Z1080.htm (84 words)

	backsword - OneLook Dictionary Search
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		backsword : The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language [home, info]
		Backsword : An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry [home, info]
	www.onelook.com /?w=backsword (153 words)

	Backsword - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Backsword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Here you will find more informations about Backsword.
		If you find this encyclopedia or its sister projects useful,
		Swords of this type include the mortuary sword, sabre, various falchions and the scramasax.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Backsword.html (122 words)

	Stephen Hand's Backsword Workshop in Seattle - NetSword Discussion Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		posted 05-31-2005 03:34 PM Academia della Spada presents a weekend workshop on George Silver's English backsword fight, taught by Stephen Hand on Sept. 24-25 in Seattle, WA.
		The workshop will be open to all levels of scholars of fence.
		The first day will cover the essential elements of Silver's system for backsword.
	www.netsword.com /ubb/Forum3/HTML/001136.html (116 words)

	Sword Forum International
		In the interest of developing a modern tactical Western counterpart to the popular Americani tactical katana, we borrowed from one of our favorite single-edged blades of European history: the backsword.
		Single-edged weapons that were popular ranged from the falchion to the cutlass (though the Scottish backsword is one of our favorites and its blade is the primary inspiration of this design).
		We wanted to develop a serious tactical backsword optimized for personal defense situations.
	store.swordforum.com /angustrim/ms-2102.php (509 words)

	Tattershall School of Defence
		If you would like to contact the Mr Wilson with historical fencing questions or to inquire about having a customized seminar in your area, you may email him at gwylym@infomagic.net.
		Typically for specialized instruction with rapier or backsword, it is up to the student to supply their own equipment.
		Some equipment may be borrowed from the President of the school.
	jan.ucc.nau.edu /~wew/tsod.html (570 words)

	myArmoury.com - View topic - Rapier & Backsword Maker's Marks
		I am happy with the authenticity of the items but wondered if anyone had more info on these blade makers or any text book references for them.
		English backsword with half-basket hilt and S-quillons, probably early 17th century but I think it might be as late as 1640.
		If you happen to pick up the 1/2 basket, backsword, I'd be quite chuffed to see photos'.
	www.myarmoury.com /talk/viewtopic.php?t=4530 (2827 words)

	Practical Basket Hilt Backsword - Rapiers & Fencing Equipment
		Practical Basket Hilt Backsword - Rapiers & Fencing Equipment
		Our Practical Basket-Hilt Backsword is tailored to the needs of the re-enactor and very affordable.
		Featuring authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades, these swords are made to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today's re-enactment societies.
	www.swordsofhonor.com /prbahiba.html (287 words)

	Historic replica Basket Hilted Swords by Macallen Armourers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Macallen Armourers replicas of historic Basket Hilted swords include the Traditional Scottish Officers broadsword and backsword, an ornate Walter Allen broadsword and backsword and the half basket Mortuary backsword and broadsword.
		Replicas of these swords are available to special order and will be handmade by Iain Macallen.
		Traditional Scottish Officers Basket Hilted Backsword, used around 1770.
	www.macallenarmourers.com /basket_hilts.htm (321 words)

	Basket Hilted Functional Backsword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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		The Basket-hilt Backswords have their origins in the Scottish swordmaking town of Stirling, famous f...
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	Medieval Weaponry Basket Hilt Swords Basket Hilt Swords
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		The Basket-Hilt backsword (HW2003) dates from about 1760 and has an unusual basket with twin engraved “horned beastie” plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length.
		The Basket-Hilt Backsword (HW2003, HW2003N - antiqued) dates from about 1760 and has an unusual basket with twin engraved “horned beastie” plaques and a blade with twin fullers running most of its length.
	www.medieval-weaponry.co.uk /acatalog/Basket_Hilt_Broad_Sword__by_Ancient_Warrior_.html (748 words)

	myArmoury.com - View topic - French/ Scottish Basket-hilt Backsword (from Ebay)
		Forum Index > Historical Arms Talk > French/ Scottish Basket-hilt Backsword (from Ebay)
		Posted: Sat 03 Jan, 2004 3:00 pm Post subject: French/ Scottish Basket-hilt Backsword (from Ebay)
		How common was it for the French to carry these?
	www.myarmoury.com /talk/viewtopic.php?t=731 (341 words)

	Fancy Swords » Scottish Basket Hilt Backsword Sale Price - 289.99 Although Basket-Hilt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Scottish Basket Hilt Backsword Sale Price - 289.99 Although Basket-Hilt
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