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A direct descendent of the medieval ballock dagger. The grip form began to change, probably sometime in the late 16th century, but soon developed a form that was purely Scottish. The later versions that are quite popular, are somewhat debased in form, and not the pure fighting weapon of the early version. And make no mistake about it, this dirk was a pure fighting knife, and unabashedly so. The blade was long and single-edged. Made to use alone, with a shield and sword, or just with a basket-hilt claymore. We have replicated an early version of the dirk. The hardwood handle is carved with a chevron like pattern copied from an original of the same time period. For those with a serious interest in the Highlands, this is a must for any collection. Includes scabbard. Crica 1700. Overall-21". Blade-14 7/8" long, 1 7/16" wide. Wt.-1 lb. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. .
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This 11 3/4" long dirk blade showcases crisp etchings of the traditional Scottish foliage and thistle motif on both sides of the blade. A 5" long, swaged false edge and a knurled pattern on the blade back mark this dirk with distinction. The black wooden handle is carved in an interweave pattern dotted with ornamental nickel silver tacks. The sheath is wood covered with leather and reinforced with metal throat and tip. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Overall-17 1/2". Blade-11 3/4" long. Wt-1 lb. 2 oz. Circa 1860.
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A Scottish tradition, the original Sgian Dubhs were frequently worn under the shirt close to the armpit. Now it is traditional for the Sgian Dubh to be worn in the stocking of the Highlander, and the knife is frequently called a "stocking dirk". The term "Sgian Dubh" itself actually means black handled knife. Our Sgian Dubh which weighs less than 2 oz., has a black wooden handle that is carved on one side, smooth on the other. Embossed nickel silver fittings feature a thistle motif. Comes with sheath. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Overall-6 9/16" . Blade-3 1/4" long, 3/4" wide .
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Brass Basket-hilt Claymore |
This Scottish Basket-hilt Claymore is the equal of any raised by clansmen, as they overran the English at the Battle of Falkirk on Jan. 17th, 1746. The pierced basket-hilt is a faithful reproduction of one found on the Culloden Moor. The fully tempered high carbon steel blade is of the typical fullered, double-edge, broadsword pattern of the 1740's. The basket also has a rich red velvet liner and a scabbard is included for this great price. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. #500922...$265
Overall-39 1/2" * Blade-32 1/2" long, 1 3/4" wide, 3/16" thick * Wt.-3 lbs. 14 oz.
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The remains of this massive Scottish war sword are housed in London's renowned British Museum. The furniture is brass, as with many Highland weapons, to prevent rust in the chronically wet mountain climate. This type of sword would have been carried to the great battlefields where the Scots struggled against their most bitter enemy, the English. In the hands of a brawny highland warrior this would have been a devastating weapon. Hardwood grip accentuates a very attractive sword. High carbon steel fullered blade, ready for an edge. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Includes scabbard. #500940 $295
Overall-47 1/2" Blade-38 1/2" long, 1 7/8" wide, 3/16" thick Wt.-4 lbs.
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