Product description
The name sgian dubh means: black knife. This knife was mainly worn in the sleeve during the 17th and 18th century. It was an old custom that when a highlander entered a house he did not bring a sword. But in case of attack or fights he hid a sgian dubh in his sock. When a fight would break out in the house he could used the knife to defend himself. After Culloden the soldiers of the Black Watch regiment always wore this dagger in their sock. It has a total length of 17 cm and is delivered including a scabbard.
Product details
Product details:
Length: 17 cm;
Blade length: 8 cm;
Blade width at guard: 2.5 cm;
Weight: 200 g;
Steel type: 9260 carbon steel hardness 48 HRC.;
Edge: semi-sharp;
Grip: wood;
Based on a historic original: yes;
Transport weight: 350
