Traditional Handsewn Kilts
and Accessories
The Dirk/An Sgian Dearg
HE DIRK IS A SINGLE-EDGED DAGGER, traditionally worn on the hip or alongside the sporran suspended by a frog attached to a belt. Many dirks were, in fact, recycled from broken sword blades and served as a secondary weapon for the Highland warrior. When fighting with a broadsword, the dirk was held in the opposing hand, point down, which also held the targe (shield). The name 'dirk' may be derived from the Gaelic sgian dearg, meaning 'red blade' or in broader sense, 'blood blade'. This may refer to the act of thrusting and stabbing for which the dirk was well-suited, or it could refer to the use of a dirk when swearing an oath. Unfortunately, much of Highland history is shrouded in myth, so it is unlikely that we will ever know the truth.
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IMPORTANT By making this purchase you are certifying that you are 18 years of age or older and in making this purchase you are responsible for adhering to all laws applicable to your local region with regard to dirk purchases. The buyer agrees and certifies that Keltoi is not responsible for any damage or injury to person or property resulting from use or misuse of purchased item.
Dirks
Stag horn (antler) is a natural product collected each spring when stags shed their antlers. Each dirk below features a notched blade with a blood line. The wooden handled dirk below matches the wooden handled sgian dubh offered on the Sgian Dubh page.
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