Hand Forged Traditional Scottish Dagger with Red Deer antler handle and forged cross-guard (Highland Dress, Bushcraft, Living History, & Wedding Cutlery)
 
A unique dagger loosely based on the style of the French and Indian wars of the 1754/1763 period 
The blade is traditionally hand forged from high carbon steel in our outdoor workshop. Once forging is completed, the blade goes through a heat treating and tempering cycle to give a reliable but sharp edge, adding to the authentic Scottish Highland blacksmithing experience. 
 
The handle has been hand crafted from Red Deer antler and finished off with a steel cross-guard and butt plate. The handle is hand fitted and treated with environmentally-friendly beeswax (from a local farm) to give a beautiful, long lasting, polish.
 
The Dagger comes with a traditional  leather sheath which has been hand crafted for secure fit. Made from high quality UK Veg Tan leather.
 
As close to touching our Scottish past, without time travel (or Outlander).
 
What is a Dirk? Scottish Highland Dirks were originally used as an everyday multi-purpose tool and weapon. They supposedly evolved from Bollock Daggers but also can be seen much earlier, as you can see in the shape of the lobed handle. This type of 1700's Dirk, featured prominently in Outlander and current with the Jacobite Rebellion (1680s-1750s), is unique to Scotland. A gem in any collectors' hoard.