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Hello,
this is my first post in this section. Have get this small dirk via ebay and would like to know more about it. Is it original or a copy? How is it used (formal dress)? How old could it be? Thank you in advance, Detlef |
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Detlef.
I like these knives a lot. I bought my first one 30 years ago in Scotland. Looks similar to yours. Personally I would say it isn't a copy. Still used when wearing a kilt. These knives are still made today and i suppose the quality will differ. Sometimes you can buy an older example. |
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Hello Henk,
thank you and a Happy New Year! I have done in the meantime some google research and think as well that it is original. It coming from the States so it will have some age. Regards, Detlef |
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Hi Detlef,
Welcome to the Europan section ![]() I assume that by now you have already spotted this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgian-dubh I know nothing abouth these knives but, wouldn't this be an industrial made piece and not a handcraft example ? My suggestion is based on the fact that it has that CJ SCOTLAND stamp, as if it were made for export ![]() |
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thank you for both, the link and your very good hint. Like you I know nothing about this knifes. Anyway, the price I have paid wasn't to high. Regards, Detlef |
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This is most definitely a mass produced knife. As Henk has pointed out, these are still produced in all different levels of quality since they are a traditional part of Scottish garb. This one looks to be a somewhat nicer one than many available on the market today. Since they are not really made to be used, but just as a part of the traditional dress, you don't see them as particularly high caliber forgings very often. Is the gemstone glass or actual topaz or citrine?
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