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This Highland dagger knife with wooden hilt is known as an 'Oxter' knife. It dates from the early 18th century and was found at Culloden near Inverness.

The wooden hilt is carved in a basket weave pattern.

Highland daggers or 'dirks' had many uses. They were used for domestic purposes as well as weapons.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-771-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LC 67
• Date: Early 18th century
  
• Material: Wood hilt
  
• Dimensions: 420 mm L
  
• What:
• Subject: Daggers, dirks (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Highland
  Scotland, Inverness-shire, Culloden
  
• Event:
• Description: Highland dagger knife with a carved wooden hilt, from Culloden, early 18th century
  
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