Scottish Dirks & Sgian Dubh

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.

LIMITED STOCK!

Sometimes the Windlass Steelcrafts factory make “extras” in their factory runs in case of any quality control issues. They also occasionally have some stock left over when orders are cancelled, reduced or become end of line. These products find their way to retailers in small numbers at quite heavily discounted prices. Rest assured, these products all feature forged and tempered Windlass blades with quality fittings, they are just discounted to clear. When they’re gone, they’re gone – so be quick!

This impressive Scottish Dagger has an attractive brass finish. It comes equipped with an elegant scabbard and knife and fork that store discreetly in the scabbard.

Total Length: 52 cm
Blade Length: 31 cm
Blade Width: 3.5 cm
Knife and fork: 16 cm each
Weight: 755 g
Material: Carbon 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.

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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.

As recommended by the Ayr Pipe Band Society

The delicate floral pattern etched into the blade of this Highland dirk makes this weapon a true work of art. The back edge of this single-edged blade exhibits delicate filework, and it has a false edge close to the point.

The black wooden grip is decorated in an attractive woven lozenge pattern accented with silvery tacks. The lightweight dirk is shaped to fit perfectly in your hand. The scabbard is made of wood covered in leather. The mount and chape are made of metal, and it also has a device for attaching the entire ensemble (dirk and scabbard) comfortably to a belt.

Total length: 43 cm
Blade length: 29 cm
Grip length: 12 cm
Weight: 300g
Blade thickness (base): 5.3 mm
Blade width (base): 3 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

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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

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The dirks used during the Scottish Renaissance are advanced developments of the kidney dagger and emerged in the form shown toward the end of the 16th century. The blade is long and single-edged, and it even has a false edge close to the point. Three decorative fullers are offset toward the back edge, not centred.

The riveted, hardwood grip is carved with a lozenge pattern that fits any hand well. Our Scottish Renaissance dirk comes with a scabbard including a mount and chape made of metal. The scabbard is also designed to be used with a holder.

Total length: 53 cm
Blade length: 38 cm
Handle length: 9 cm
Blade thickness (base): 5 mm
Blade width (base): 3.7 cm
Weight: 0.44 kg
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel 

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

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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

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This beautifully made Officer Dirk has been styled on surviving historical specimens of the late 18th century. The natural finish hardwood hilt has been hand carved with vigorous Celtic knot work much in the style of the traditional early 18th century fighting dirks. A brass metal pommel cap and ferrule protect the wooden hilt against damage. The Scabbard is made in hardwood and covered in brown leather and brass detailing.

Total length: 42cm
Blade length: 30cm
Grip length: 12cm
Weight: 480g
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

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

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