Scottish Dirk from Anne

Bill M · 7th November 2007, 12:02 PM

Anne got me this neat Scottish Dirk for a birthday present. Came from a good friend of ours who lives in England. I don't have anything like this though I am descended from the Wilson Clan and have that heritage.

The handle is offset so it could be comfortably carried in a sock or boot.

It was made by James McLay Glasgow gunmaker, cutler and ironmonger at 4 Candlerigs in Glasgow, Scotland as of 1812, based on an entry in Walter M'Feat's Glasgow Directory 1799-1827.

Probably made from "shear steel."

Anne has been suggesting that it would really "fit best" in her "kitchen gallery." While we both like edged weapons, she likes the smaller knives. Maybe I'll let her "borrow" it.

And maybe for her birthday, I'll get her an outboard motor.

7th November 2007, 12:02 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Scottish Dirk from Anne Anne got me this neat Scottish Dirk for a birthday present. Came from a good friend of ours who lives in England. I don't have anything like this though I am descended from the Wilson Clan and have that heritage. The handle is offset so it could be comfortably carried in a sock or boot. It was made by James McLay Glasgow gunmaker, cutler and ironmonger at 4 Candlerigs in Glasgow, Scotland as of 1812, based on an entry in Walter M'Feat's Glasgow Directory 1799-1827. Probably made from "shear steel." Anne has been suggesting that it would really "fit best" in her "kitchen gallery." While we both like edged weapons, she likes the smaller knives. Maybe I'll let her "borrow" it. And maybe for her birthday, I'll get her an outboard motor. Last edited by Bill Marsh; 7th November 2007 at 12:21 PM. Reason: add picture