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

Vince Evans Early Scottish Dirk

Scottish — Late 18th Century

This dirk has a hilt of English walnut, featuring deeply carved knotwork and haunches inspired by early ballock daggers. The blade is a heavy wedge-shape, having a spine of over 1/2" thick tapering sharply to its edge. A sharpened back-edge extends about 6" from the tip. The tang passes through a button resting on top of the antique bronze butt-cap of the hilt.

The scabbard is made of wet-formed vegetable tanned leather and is incised with decorative lines.

Overall length: 15.875"
Weight: 12 ounces; 14 ounces with scabbard
Width of guard: 1.625"
Blade: 11.125" long; 1.5" wide at its base
Hilt: 4.125" long

Maker: Vince Evans of Washington

Loosely inspired by a piece
in the reserve collection of the
Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.


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