{"title":"Highland Dirk Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Highland Dirk is a traditional Scottish knife, historically carried as part of Highland dress and a symbol of pride and heritage. Known by many names — Scottish Highland dirk, Highland dirk knife, Highland dirk sword, or Scottish Highland dress dirk — this piece remains an essential part of formal Scottish attire and ceremonial events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Highland Dirk for sale is crafted with authentic detail, featuring a finely designed handle and a beautifully finished blade, reflecting the legacy of Scottish craftsmanship. Whether you know it as a Highland or Scottish dirk, this iconic blade perfectly complements your kilt outfit, a keepsake of Scottish ancestry, or a meaningful gift for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scottish-highland-dirk-model-a","title":"Scottish Highland Dirk","description":"\u003cp\u003eSCOTTISH HIGHLAND DRESS DIRK\u003cbr\u003e\nOur Scottish dirks are a classic Scottish Highland Dirk design for either formal or everyday use! (Well, maybe not down the street!). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dirk is made with a highly detailed black molded handle and set with a simulated black onyx stone on the top of the hilt, The dirk sheath is covered with solid glossy black leather. At the base of the hilt there is a metal band decorated with a decorate thistle. The overall length of the dirk is 18\" (46 mm). The dirk blade is stainless steel and is 11\" (28 mm) long with a short blood grove. Beautifully finished in overall detail and Includes a leather strap (dirk frog) to attached to your kilt belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003e\nDirk is a Scots word for a long dagger; sometimes a cut-down sword blade mounted on a dagger hilt, rather than a knife blade.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe traditional Scottish dirk is a probable development from the 16th century but like all medieval societies, the Highlander needed a knife for everyday use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dirk became symbolic of a Highland man's honour and oaths were sworn on the steel which was believed to be holy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe usually have this in stock for immediate delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"celticstudio","offers":[{"title":"Stainless","offer_id":34039122591789,"sku":null,"price":119.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/6570\/8077\/files\/DirkHandle.jpg?v=1770417195"},{"product_id":"young-scottish-highland-dirk-with-clan-02139","title":"Young Scottish Highland Dirk with Clan Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003eSCOTTISH HIGHLAND DRESS DIRK WITH YOUR CLAN CREST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Scottish dirks are a classic Scottish Highland Dirk design for either formal or everyday use. Includes a leather strap (dirk frog) to attached to your kilt belt. Mounted on the hilt is your Scottish Clan Celtic Cross in either pewter or sterling silver. Select your metal on check out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 16 3\/4''\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge Length: 11 3\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nGrip Length: 4 1\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge: Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 31 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nThickness: 5.2 mm - 3 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Scottish Dirk is an integral part of the full Highlander regalia, the dirk evolved into a largely ceremonial piece, with decoration to match. Earlier Scottish dirks were simply made and durable thrusting daggers that were usually held tip-down in an ice-pick fashion to thrust down into the collar and torso of a foe. In battle many were held in the left hand, concealed behind the targe shield. Held tightly alongside the shield grip, the dirk could be thrust at a foe at very close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the disastrous Scottish defeat of Culloden, the English banned the dirk along with most of the national weapons of the Scots. Only those in the military and the well-connected could carry them openly. As the British military felt financial strain the the decades after 1745, the dirk lost its position as a standard regimental weapon of British Army Highlander Regiments to the practical bayonet. Only officers and the well-to-do would continue to carry dirks, and these became embellished status symbols, often intentionally decorated to match the cutlery of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dirks, such as the one shown here have a distinct level of decor that separate it from the simpler, early dirks. The grip was changed over time from a simple cylindrical grip, to a bulbed, waisted grip. This is intended to imitate the thistle – a symbol of Scotland. The metal was heavily etched and distinctive pins added into the grip. Though the dirk became a status symbol, it was still dangerous if it needed to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Scottish Dirk has an embossed edge of high carbon steel. The hilt fittings are of metal. The grip is of faux ebony and has integrated pins of steel. The wood core scabbard is tightly wrapped in black leather and has accents of metal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Pewter","offer_id":47084796641502,"sku":null,"price":139.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":47084796674270,"sku":null,"price":209.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/6570\/8077\/files\/il_fullxfull.7071449157_ouaj.jpg?v=1752693889"},{"product_id":"wood-scottish-highland-dirk-with-clan-97372","title":"Wood Scottish Highland Dirk with Clan Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003eSCOTTISH HIGHLAND DRESS DIRK WITH YOUR CLAN CREST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Scottish dirks are a classic Scottish Highland Dirk design for either formal or everyday use. Includes a leather strap (dirk frog) to attached to your kilt belt. Mounted on the hilt is your Scottish Clan Celtic Cross in either pewter or sterling silver. Select your metal on check out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 16 3\/4''\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge Length: 11 3\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nGrip Length: 4 1\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge: Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 31 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nThickness: 5.2 mm - 3 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Scottish Dirk is an integral part of the full Highlander regalia, the dirk evolved into a largely ceremonial piece, with decoration to match. Earlier Scottish dirks were simply made and durable thrusting daggers that were usually held tip-down in an ice-pick fashion to thrust down into the collar and torso of a foe. In battle many were held in the left hand, concealed behind the targe shield. Held tightly alongside the shield grip, the dirk could be thrust at a foe at very close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the disastrous Scottish defeat of Culloden, the English banned the dirk along with most of the national weapons of the Scots. Only those in the military and the well-connected could carry them openly. As the British military felt financial strain the the decades after 1745, the dirk lost its position as a standard regimental weapon of British Army Highlander Regiments to the practical bayonet. Only officers and the well-to-do would continue to carry dirks, and these became embellished status symbols, often intentionally decorated to match the cutlery of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dirks, such as the one shown here have a distinct level of decor that separate it from the simpler, early dirks. The grip was changed over time from a simple cylindrical grip, to a bulbed, waisted grip. This is intended to imitate the thistle – a symbol of Scotland. The metal was heavily etched and distinctive pins added into the grip. Though the dirk became a status symbol, it was still dangerous if it needed to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Scottish Dirk has an embossed edge of high carbon steel. 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Mounted on the hilt is your Scottish Clan Celtic Cross in either pewter or sterling silver. Select your metal on check out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 16 3\/4''\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge Length: 11 3\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nGrip Length: 4 1\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge: Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 31 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nThickness: 5.2 mm - 3 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Scottish Dirk is an integral part of the full Highlander regalia, the dirk evolved into a largely ceremonial piece, with decoration to match. Earlier Scottish dirks were simply made and durable thrusting daggers that were usually held tip-down in an ice-pick fashion to thrust down into the collar and torso of a foe. In battle many were held in the left hand, concealed behind the targe shield. Held tightly alongside the shield grip, the dirk could be thrust at a foe at very close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the disastrous Scottish defeat of Culloden, the English banned the dirk along with most of the national weapons of the Scots. Only those in the military and the well-connected could carry them openly. As the British military felt financial strain the the decades after 1745, the dirk lost its position as a standard regimental weapon of British Army Highlander Regiments to the practical bayonet. Only officers and the well-to-do would continue to carry dirks, and these became embellished status symbols, often intentionally decorated to match the cutlery of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dirks, such as the one shown here have a distinct level of decor that separate it from the simpler, early dirks. The grip was changed over time from a simple cylindrical grip, to a bulbed, waisted grip. 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Select your metal on check out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 16 3\/4''\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge Length: 11 3\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nGrip Length: 4 1\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge: Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 31 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nThickness: 5.2 mm - 3 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Scottish Dirk is an integral part of the full Highlander regalia, the dirk evolved into a largely ceremonial piece, with decoration to match. Earlier Scottish dirks were simply made and durable thrusting daggers that were usually held tip-down in an ice-pick fashion to thrust down into the collar and torso of a foe. In battle many were held in the left hand, concealed behind the targe shield. Held tightly alongside the shield grip, the dirk could be thrust at a foe at very close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the disastrous Scottish defeat of Culloden, the English banned the dirk along with most of the national weapons of the Scots. 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Held tightly alongside the shield grip, the dirk could be thrust at a foe at very close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the disastrous Scottish defeat of Culloden, the English banned the dirk along with most of the national weapons of the Scots. Only those in the military and the well-connected could carry them openly. As the British military felt financial strain the the decades after 1745, the dirk lost its position as a standard regimental weapon of British Army Highlander Regiments to the practical bayonet. Only officers and the well-to-do would continue to carry dirks, and these became embellished status symbols, often intentionally decorated to match the cutlery of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dirks, such as the one shown here have a distinct level of decor that separate it from the simpler, early dirks. The grip was changed over time from a simple cylindrical grip, to a bulbed, waisted grip. 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Only those in the military and the well-connected could carry them openly. As the British military felt financial strain the the decades after 1745, the dirk lost its position as a standard regimental weapon of British Army Highlander Regiments to the practical bayonet. Only officers and the well-to-do would continue to carry dirks, and these became embellished status symbols, often intentionally decorated to match the cutlery of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dirks, such as the one shown here have a distinct level of decor that separate it from the simpler, early dirks. The grip was changed over time from a simple cylindrical grip, to a bulbed, waisted grip. This is intended to imitate the thistle – a symbol of Scotland. The metal was heavily etched and distinctive pins added into the grip. Though the dirk became a status symbol, it was still dangerous if it needed to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Scottish Dirk has an embossed edge of high carbon steel. 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