Product description
A beautiful traditional sgian dubh by Windlass Steelcrafts, including scabbard. According to Scottish tradition, sgian dubhs are worn beneath the shirt, close to the armpit. Nowadays it is customary to wear the sgian dubh in the stocking, where it is also known as a stocking dirk. The name sgian dubh literally means: knife with black grip. This sgian dubh has a black wooden grip with a smooth surface on one side and decorative engravings in the wood on the other. The nickel-plated parts feature a decoration of a thistle, which is Scotland's national flower. The semi-sharp blade is crafted from tempered 1085 carbon steel with a hardness of 48–52 HRC. Particularly well-suited to lovers of Scottish history, as an accessory for a kilt, and for Scottish reenactment.
