Dirk

The dirk was an all-purpose implement which evolved from the medieval dagger. This brass-mounted example dates from the 18th century.

Highland dirk with a brass-mounted handle, with a sheath, 18th century

This dirk is typical of the kind of weapon which was outlawed by the various Disarming Acts which followed the unsuccessful Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 1745.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-208-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.LC 48
Date:	18th century
Material:	Brass mounted handle
Dimensions:	17.38" L
What:	Dirk / sheath
Subject:	Daggers, dirks (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Highland
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