Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-26397825-20150712053515/@comment-26397825-20150712062314

The claymore was never actually worn over the shoulder; that was a misconception brought about by Braveheart. It was never actually put in a scabbard until recently, when people started experimenting, due to the length. They were wrapped in an oiled cloth, and then unwrapped when the user needed it.