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The Highland Dirk

An effigy of a Knight in Ardchattan Priory (Loch Etive, Argyll) carved in stone in 1502 wears the distinctive Highland dagger, the Dirk. Unlike other European daggers the Dirk has a single edge and thus a heavier blade and can be used for the cut as well as the thrust, being pointed. Very early dirks show the grip tapering upwards to accommodate very precisely the maximum angle of finger grip. It is not accidental that by the early 19th Century the Highland Regimental Dirk was a perfectly balanced battle-designed short sword and dagger combined.

Traditionally the grip surface of the pommel must not be smooth, so knotwork interlacing, then basketwork carving was characteristic of the weapon. In some cases detailed carving took its place.

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1 & 2. Sorry, no longer available.

3. Dress Dirk. This dirk comes from Scotland. The blade is made of the finest quality hand wrought tempered steel and the sheath is of solid cowhide. The carving of the pommel is a thistle design, which is very unique. The overall length is 18 ½ ", the blade is 11 ½ ". Price: $500.	4. Dress Dirk with Knife and Fork. The design of this dirk started in 18th century with the embellished scabbard to accommodate a knife and fork. Also made in Scotland by the same company as #3. The small knife and fork are of the same finest quality hand wrought tempered steel. Overall length is 18 ½", and the blade is 11 ½". Price: $725.

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