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The iconic Basket Hilt Sword was wielded by Jacobite warriors during the rebellions of 1715 and 1745. It was usually partnered with the Scottish targe shield and was used to devastating effect during the Highland Charge! After the rebellion had been suppressed, the wearing of Scottish Basket Hilt swords, synonymous with Highland dress, was outlawed. However, the sword was adopted by officers of the Highland regiments in the 19^th century.

Our Jacobite Basket Hilt Sword features a brass basket with red cloth lining. The hand forged high carbon steel blade has a blunt edge and is housed in a leather covered wood scabbard.

Total Length: 106cm
Blade Length: 89cm
Grip Length: 11cm
Weight: 1600g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade Width (base): 3.6cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 20cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This Dirk is patterned after an early model (circa 1700) and is similar in form to earlier bollock knives. The blade is “backed” (single-edged and wedge-shaped in cross-section).

The ever-popular Dirk from Paul Chen is strikingly authentic, its clean lines and carved hardwood hilt making it a clansman re-enactor favourite. It features a forged high-carbon steel blade and comes complete with real leather scabbard.

Overall: 51cm
Blade Length: 34.5cm
Handle Length: 18cm
Weight: 455g
Blade Steel: 1566

Buy the Early Scottish Dirk with confidence from the UK’s leading Scottish Dirk retailer.

The dirk used during the Scottish Renaissance is an advanced development of the kidney dagger and emerged in this form toward the end of the 16th century. Our classic Scottish dirk has a single-edged blade with a fuller offset toward the back edge. Turned to fit most hands very well, the grip is made of hardwood and the decorated, riveted pommel is made of steel.

The scabbard, on the other hand, is made of leather. Its mount and chape are made of metal, and it also has a device for attaching the whole ensemble (dirk and scabbard) comfortably to a belt.

Total length: 49.5 cm
Blade length: 35.5 cm
Grip length: 11.5 cm
Weight: 300 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.46 cm
Blade width (base): 3.3 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Buy the Classic Scottish Dirk with confidence from the UK’s leading Scottish Dirk retailer.

Styled on the military regulation dirk and much favoured by Scottish Bandsmen, this impressive 18" full-size Scottish Dirk has a polished 12" steel blade etched with traditional Scottish thistle and foliage decoration.

A black leather covered scabbard, capped with nickel mounts, chiselled in high relief, topped with military regulation Queen's crown pommel over a black basket-weave stud-worked shaped grip. A superb reproduction of a sought-after collector’s piece. The scabbard features an attachment point for a dirk belt frog (not currently sold by us). 

Total length: 43 cm
Blade length: 29 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 408 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.4cm
Blade width (base): 3 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 17.5 cm 
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our Scottish Dirk with Knife and Fork based on a real historical design from the Victorian era.  It features a hardwood handle with brass fittings and a hand- forged steel blade. It comes complete with a miniature knife and fork set and is housed in a leather sheath with brass fittings.

Total length: 44.5 cm
Blade length: 29 cm
Grip length: 10.5 cm
Weight: 364 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.5 cm
Blade width (base):  3.3 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 19cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Scottish Dirk with Knife and Fork with confidence from the UK’s leading Scottish Dirk retailer.

Our rustic looking Clan Macleod Scottish Dirk from the Jacobite period features a plain hand-forged steel blade topped by a hardwood handle with brass studding. The handle has brass fittings and is topped by the Clan Macleod Badge (a bulls head between 2 flags) and the motto "Hold Fast" in brass.

Comes complete with leather covered wood scabbard with brass fittings. The scabbard features an attachment point for a dirk belt frog (not currently sold by us). 

Total length: 43 cm
Blade length: 29.5 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 392 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.4 cm
Blade width (base): 3.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 17.5cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Sgian Dubh evolved from a larger Scottish dagger that was normally concealed under the armpit. It was common practice when visiting friends to remove this dagger from its hiding place and insert it in the top of your sock so that is could be seen at all times. Sgian Dubh translates as “Black Knife” in the old Gaelic language. 

Our Sgian Dubh features a blunt steel blade, hardwood grip and cast steel fittings with crown motif on the pommel. It comes complete with a leather covered wooden sheath.

Total length: 21 cm
Blade length: 10 cm
Grip length: 8.5 cm
Weight: 120 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.35 cm
Blade width (base):  2.1 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Steel 

All dimensions are approximate and vary slightly from piece to piece

Buy the Sgian Dubh with confidence from the UK’s leading Scottish Dirk retailer.

The Sgian Dubh evolved from a larger Scottish dagger that was normally concealed under the armpit. It was common practice when visiting friends to remove this dagger from its hiding place and insert it in the top of your sock so that is could be seen at all times. Sgian Dubh translates as “Black Knife” in the old Gaelic language. 

Our Sgian Dubh features a blunt steel blade, hardwood grip and decorated cast steel fittings. It comes complete with a leather covered wooden sheath.

Total length: 17cm
Blade length: 8.5cm
Grip length: 9cm
Weight: 55g
Blade width (base): 2cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Steel 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Buy the Sgian Dubh with confidence from the UK’s leading Scottish Dirk retailer.

This hand-crafted Scottish Targe is a very well made replica of an original that was captured at the Battle of Culloden and now resides in the Royal Armouries Collection at the Tower of London.

It is constructed from wood with a premium quality tooled leather face, suede back and decorative brass studs. A detachable spike is included on the rear but this is not a feature that the original would have included at the battle but rather a Victorian "improvement".

The leather covering may contain some natural inconsistencies, this does not affect the overall appearance or functionality of the product.

Diameter: 47cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Culloden Scottish Targe with confidence from the UK’s leading Scottish Shield retailer.