Highland dirk

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The Highland dirk was an all-purpose implement which evolved from the medieval dagger. This example dates from 1713.

The sword has a cut-down blade, a wooden hilt and pewter pommel mount dated 1713.

Dirks could be tools, utensils for eating, and weapons. They were made in the Highlands by local craftsmen, and carried by most men.

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• Online ID: 000-100-048-271-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.1865.17
• Date: 1713
  By 1713
  
• Material: Wood, pewter. Inscription: 1713
  Dirk
  
• Dimensions: 488 mm L x 45 mm max W x 41 mm max D
  
• What: Dirk
  
• Subject:
• Who: Captain Norman R. Colville, M.C., F.S.A.Scot. (Collector)
  Colville Collection (Previous owner)
  
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• Description: Highland dirk with a wooden hilt and mounts of pewter, dated 1713
  
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