Devil’s Edge – Scottish Highlander’s Dirk with Damascus Blade
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- Damascus Steel
- Overall Length
- 19 1/2"
- Weight
- 13.4 oz
- Brand
- Devil's Edge
- Culture
- Scottish
- Era
- 19th Century
Overview
Devil's Edge - Scottish Highlander's Dirk with Damascus Blade
This Scottish Dirk has a vibrantly-patterned blade of Damascus steel which was created when the skillful bladesmith pounded and melded differing steels into a single blade. The long blade is purpose-designed for decisive piercing and puncturing as well as capable cutting. The thistle-shaped grip is formed from blackened wood which is surmounted with a brass guard plate and pommel and embellished with brass pins. The dirk is matched with a sheath of durable leather with stitched construction. The belt frog is made from matching stitched leather and is decorated with antiqued brass and has a belt loop for easy wear. The hanging frog can be removed if desired.
An iconic weapon of the Highlander, the lengthy and rigid blade of the dirk was designed to easily pierce thick cloaks and woolen clothing and its notable blade length allowed it to be used in conjunction with a targe. A Highlander could both grip his targe shield and dirk in the same hand and the great length of the dirk allowed for the blade to protrude past the shield rim where it could be used to both prevent an enemy from closing as well as being used for strike of opportunity.
While swords were the reserve of wealthier clansmen who could afford them, nearly every man had a dirk. The universal nature of the dirk among the Highland Scots created a tradition of swearing oaths upon its blade- a tradition which may have been a holdover of Norse and Celtic origins whereby believed quality blades to be imbued with spirit and magic and were thus a focal point for interaction with the supernatural world. This oath-swearing on a dirk was taken very seriously and many oaths ended with proscriptions of terrible punishment upon the oath-sworn should they be broken.
A matching Sgian Dubh for this Dirk is available separately and is linked with a thumbnail in the ''also available'' section of this page.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Devil's Edge
- Culture
- Scottish
- Era
- 19th Century
- Overall Length
- 19 1/2"
- Blade Length
- 14 3/8''
- Blade
- Damascus Steel
- Weight
- 13.4 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 1 5/8''
- Thickness
- 3.3 mm - 2.8 mm
- Width
- 33.5 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 5/8''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- Pakistan
- Type
- Scottish Dirk
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is the blade material? Common Question
Pattern-welded Damascus steel.
Q Is the edge sharpened from the factory? Common Question
Yes, it is listed as sharp.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
It has a listed point of balance at about 1 5/8 inches from the guard, giving a lively, tip-forward feel suitable for thrusting with controlled cuts.
Q What are the overall and blade lengths? Common Question
Overall length is approximately 19 1/2 inches with a 14 3/8 inch blade.
Q What is the weight? Common Question
About 13.4 ounces.
Q What materials are used for the hilt and fittings? Common Question
A blackened wooden thistle-shaped grip with brass guard plate, brass pommel cap, and brass pins.
Q What scabbard is included? Common Question
A stitched leather sheath with a removable leather belt frog decorated with antiqued brass studs.
Q Is it suitable for reenactment or cutting use? Common Question
It is described as a battle-ready Scottish dirk with a sharpened edge; suitability depends on event rules and local laws.
Q Where is it made? Common Question
Pakistan.
Q How should I care for the Damascus blade and leather? Common Question
Keep the blade lightly oiled and dry to prevent corrosion; condition the leather sheath periodically with appropriate leather care products.
The Maker
Devil's Edge
Devil’s Edge develops high quality blades in conjunction with the Kult of Athena. Working in High Carbon, Damascus and high quality 420 Stainless Steels, Devil’s Edge delivers a high level of attention to detail; this forge is not to be mistaken for low quality, stainless steel, wall hangers. Steel type is clearly called out in the product description. Check out this video of 420 stainless at work!
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This is a absolutely beautiful dirk I could tell who ever created it took pride in their work I rarely ever write a review but this product deserves one
The knife is well made and easy to sharpen, which I give five stars. However for the scabbard I give three stars, since the scabbard is easy to separate from the frog. It’s easy to fix by using Super Glue , Gorilla glue, or sticking it using a leather sewing kit.