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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS FOR A REALLY GREAT YEAR IN 2012. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AT THE GAMES IN 2013.

WELCOME TO BOLD BLADES

The page formerly reserved for bows now displays our new kilt pins from Nagle Forge and Foundry. Please take a look. We have also added a couple of new knives in Miscellaneous and also a new sgian dubh. We have added a Bowie knife which can be found on the Dirks page. Also new, on the dirks page, is a Medieval Eating Knife set.

The War Hammer is back! We have updated our schedule. Our next event is the Greater Greenville Scottish Games and Highland Festival which will be May 25th, on the campus of Furman University, Greenville, SC. We look forward to seeing you there. This is a great event.

Bold Blades has recently begun using “The Square” to approve credit and debit card payments at Highland Games and Festivals. Perhaps you have seen some of the ads for this service on television or the Internet. We temporarily retained our old merchant authorization service but are now ready to eliminate that permanently. One of the features of “The Square” is receipts via e-mail. For that reason, going forward, if you have an e-mail address we will have to ask for it, if you want a receipt. If you do not have e-mail and feel that you must have a paper receipt, we will accommodate you. “The Square” has proven to be an excellent way for us to serve you and we think you will agree.

The Firearm in Scotland in the 17th & 18th Centuries, a book on CD ROM can be found in the Miscellaneous section of the site.

OFFICE HOURS

Bold Blades does not have a retail store. Our toll free order number is 800-830-0609. Our hours are 2 - 10 PM ET, Monday through Friday and most Saturdays 10 - 6. If you miss us please leave a message with your name and number and the best time to call. We will return your call as soon as possible! Our web site does not have a shopping cart although we are considering that option. You may also order vial e-mail or fax, but in the case of e-mail please do not send your credit card information as we cannot guarantee a secure connection. Call us with your payment information. Our fax number is 704-481-0810, which is also a voice line for inquiries. We also attend a number of Highland Games and Festivals annually. A schedule can be found under the “About Us” page. We can be reached via email at boldblades@carolina.rr.com.

NOTICE

The swords and other edged weapons supplied by Bold Blades are well-made of modern stainless and high-carbon steels. Some could be used in combat. However, like the originals they duplicate, they will break if misused. For that reason we recommend that all our blades be used only for display and as collectibles. We will not refund or replace any sword or other edged weapon that has been disassembled, misused or abused, or which clearly exhibits signs of having been used in mock (or real) combat. We will not accept responsibility for any personal injury or property damage caused by the misuse of any or our wares. Further, we will refund or replace only those edged weapons that are returned to us in original condition within 30 days of the purchase date (shipping date in the case of back orders). Blades returned after 30 days will not be accepted, regardless of the reason for return. By placing an order with Bold Blades you certify that you are at least 18 years of age and that there are no restrictions on you owning the items ordered, and that they are not prohibited by any national, state or local laws at your place of residence.

SHIPPING POLICY

At Bold Blades we try to keep our most popular items in stock at all times, but at any given time we may be out of an item. Most of our blades come from US-based wholesalers but our bonnets, belts, sporrans, blazons and a few of our blades are imported directly by us. If we are out of stock we will, of course, tell you when you call or send a card or letter or call you if you mail an order. In the case of credit cards we will not charge your card until the times are ready for shipment. If you pay by check or money order we will get your approval to hold these funds until shipment. If at any time you do not feel you can wait for us to re-supply, we will cheerfully refund your money, if paid by check. We try to ship all in stock items within 24 hours of receiving your order, subject to availability of UPS or the Postal Service. You will pay only one shipping charge in the case of multiple orders; the highest for any single item in the order. Fixed shipping charges apply to shipments within the continental United States. Foreign shipments or rush shipments will incur additional charges. Please note the shipping surcharges on the larger swords, which are posted with each time. We cannot provide special selection on any item, nor can you pick up merchandise at our location. Please provide your e-mail address with your order. We do not send junk e-mail.

Price and availability are subject to change without notice, as are shipping costs. See the Contact Page for information on how to order.

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LINKS TO SOME OF OUR FRIENDS

Kilt Makers

Gunn’s Highland Wear - Joel Gunn www.gunnshighlandwear.com

Alexis Malcolm Kilts - www.alexismalcolmkilts.com

Viking Leather Crafts - www.vikingleathercrafts.com. Sporrans and Viking Leather Items

Because, we try as hard as we can but we cannot supply everything. We can highly recommend all three of these vendors.

Coming Soon

We have not been able to offer a targe for some time but expect to take delivery on these very soon. These come equipped with a spike, arm and hand strap, tooled leather cover and lots of brass fittings and tacks. This looks like a great targe and is a copy of one captured at Culloden by the Hanoverians. We estimate that it will sell for about $200.

Seen above is a famous woodcut of Highlanders serving in the army of Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus in the 17th c. Many Highlanders went to Europe to fight as mercenaries. Note that two of these gentlemen are armed with bows and one with what appears to be a matchlock musket. Many of our Clan, the Clan Gunn, fought in Europe and stayed in countries like Germany, where they kept their names but lost their Highland culture.