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NEW CUSTOM MADE DIRKS
By Tom Duffy of Scotland
These dirks are one of a kind,
hand made by Tom Duffy. These are
premier collectors’ pieces as Tom is no longer making new dirks due to health
reasons. THERE IS A VERY LIMITED SUPPLY!!
Note: Dirk #2 would be classed as left-handed in the U.S. Mr. Duffy, the dirk maker,
states
“The dirk was carried on
the right side and the sword on the left since the Scots fought with the dirk
and a sword. They would draw the dirk with the left hand from their right side
making it a left-handed dirk.”
All sterling silver dirks have Edinburgh Hall Marks. All grips
are of African hardwood.
Here's
a glowing report from a recent buyer:
Pat,
I just had to drop you this short missive to tell you just how delighted I am
with the quality of the two dirks that I have just purchased from you. The
photographs did not do them justice and your total honesty and frankness in
explaining the slight flaws that have developed over time as they were in your
care was very refreshing.
I look forward to receiving the photographs of Tom's Sgian Dubhs that will match
my new dirks. If you also have any with genuine stag horn hilts, please send
also...my colleague wants one of those.
Many thanks again for your chat and the quality of your merchandise.
From one Scot to another. John Ross Stewart
Click on the picture or name below for
details.
TD1.
Dress dirk has a total of 358 grams of
sterling silver in the grip, fittings and sheath. The overall
length of the dirk is 17 ¾” with a blade that is 12” long. The sheath
is sterling silver with wood inset. Price: $2,775.
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TD2.
A large dress dirk with sterling silver
mounts –  This is a copy of a dirk found in a Glasgow museum.
Overall length is 20¼” with a 14 1/8” blade. NOTE: the design
is from playing cards. This is taken from the fact that most Scottish
nobles loved to play cards. Take note that the knife and fork are
side-by-side. (See note) Price: $2,595.
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TD6.
Ram Head Bye Knife Dirk –  This
dirk has sterling silver fittings with a stag horn grip for both the dirk
handle and the Bye knife. The Ram Head protrudes out ¾" from the
sheath throat. The Bye knife has a Ram Head pommel with Ruby stones for
eyes. The blade is 14 ½", the dirk is 21" overall. Price:
$4,250.
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TD7.
All Brass Dirk – 
Sheath is of all brass. Grip is black African hard wood with brass
fittings. Blade is 14", the dirk is 19 ¾" overall. Price:
$1,250.
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