• Scottish Dirk with decorated blade and wooden scabbard
  • Scottish dirk with wooden sheath
  • Scottish Dirk with decorated blade and wooden scabbard
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Scottish Dirk with decorated blade and wooden scabbard

$104.98 USD
$104.98 USD
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Highlights

The Scottish Dirk with wooden scabbard is a traditional accessory that authentically complements the historical equipment of the Highland clans.

  • Traditional design as an integral part of Highland equipment, ideally combined with a kilt and sgian dubh
  • Decorative blade with fine etching depicting a classic botanical motif
  • High-quality wooden scabbard with a black leather covering and typical decorative metal fittings
  • Compact dimensions with an overall length of approximately 43.5 cm and a blade length of approximately 29.5 cm
  • Authentic collector's item from Battle-Merchant, suitable for both reenactment and decoration
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Scottish Dirk with decorated blade and wooden scabbard
Scottish dirk with wooden sheath
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Questions about the product Scottish Dirk with decorated blade and wooden scabbard

From which European dagger form did the Scottish Dirk develop in the 16th century, and as part of which traditional costume was it usually worn?

The Scottish dirk evolved in the 16th century from the kidney dagger (also called a testicle dagger), which was widespread in Europe. It was typically worn as an integral part of traditional Scottish Highland dress.
What symbolic meaning does the thistle have on the decoration of the Scottish dirk, and what materials was the handle traditionally made from?

The thistle is the national flower of Scotland and symbolizes resilience and pride, a symbol derived from the legend that a barefoot attacker who stepped on a thistle cried out, thus warning the Scottish warriors. Traditionally, the handle of a dirk was made from hardwoods such as rosewood, boxwood, or ebony and often decorated with elaborate carvings like the Celtic knot.
What special role did the Scottish Dirk play in the swearing of oaths, and how did its significance as a status symbol change after the ban on Scottish arms in 1746?

The Scottish dirk was considered a sacred object, upon whose cold steel oaths were sworn that were regarded as more binding than an oath on the Bible. After the ban on weapons in 1746, its significance changed from a functional weapon to a purely ceremonial status symbol and an important part of traditional Highland dress.
What additional instruments were traditionally often carried in the scabbard of a Scottish dirk, and what characteristic feature distinguishes it from the smaller sgian dubh?

Traditionally, a smaller knife and fork were often carried in the sheath of a Scottish dirk as additional tools. The dirk differs from the smaller sgian dubh primarily in its size: while the dirk is a long dagger-like knife (approximately 44 cm in total length) worn on the belt, the sgian dubh is a small knife traditionally kept in a stocking.