Highland dirk

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1992.1865.17
Date:	1713 By 1713
Material:	Wood, pewter. Inscription: 1713
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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