Dirk

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LC 48
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Brass mounted handle
  Dirk / sheath
  
• Dimensions: 17.38" L
  
• What: Dirk / sheath
  
• Subject: Daggers, dirks (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Highland
  
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