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Vince Evans Early Scottish Dirk
Original: Scottish, Late 18th Century This dirk has a hilt of English walnut, featuring deeply carved knot work by Grace Evans. The blade is a heavy wedge-shape, having a spine 0.45" thick tapering slightly to 0.35" at a point 5" from the grip, and then tapering sharply for the remainder of the blade. 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 incised with concentric circles. The scabbard is made of wet-formed vegetable tanned leather and is incised with decorative lines. Overall length: 15.875" Weight: 12 ounces Width of guard: 1.625" Blade: 11.125" long; 1.5" wide at its base tapering to 0.335" Grip and pommel: 4.125" Point of Balance (PoB): 2.75" from guard Maker: Vince Evans of Washington |
