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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)




This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection.

Vince Evans Scottish Dirk

Original: Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow, Scotland

The grip is carved wood with classic Celtic knotwork patterns. The furniture on both the hilt and scabbard are of antiqued brass. The scabbard has a wooden core and is covered in black leather with a matching throat and chape.

The single-edged blade is stamped "xx AN xx DR xx EA xx" on one side and "xx FE xx RA xx RA xx" on the other, replicating the "Andrea Ferara" stamps found on many originals.

Overall length: 16.375"
Weight: 11 ounces; 15 ounces with scabbard
Width of guard: 1.375"
Blade: 12.5" long; 1.125" wide tapering to .625"
Grip and pommel: 4" long

Maker: Vince Evans of Washington