Late 18th century highland officers dirk
This dirk has been styled on surviving historical specimans of the late 18th century.
Early Scottish dirks were modelled on the medieval ballock dagger and often had a plain wooden grip decorated with celtic interlacing.
The hilt of this dirk is made of oak and the blade is EN45 sprung steel.
This dirk has brown oak with gold coloured fittings.
The dirk measures just over 20 1/2" (521mm) in its scabbard, which is wood wrapped with leather.
and the blade measures approx 15 1/2" (393mm).
A metal pommel cap and ferrule protect the wooden hilt against damage, and a small fork and knife are carried in the metal mounted sheaf side by side,
this style has been popular for centuries and continues to be an integral feature in regimental officers dirks today.
This dirk would make an excellent re-enactment piece or an attractive decoration .
