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urbanspaceman · 3rd January 2025, 08:50 PM

Hey Jim, these have always intrigued me. I often see them up to auction or for sale.
They remind me of Scottish dirks - in as much as they can be as deadly as a sword yet remain within the restricted dimensions. I've seen some with blade length exceeding the scabbard which seems odd.
However, I suspect they were an easily concealed but formidable weapon. I could say 'remain' as I'm sure they are still carried today.
Fascinating.
ps
What is the blade length of this example?

3rd January 2025, 08:50 PM	#2
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 577	navaja Hey Jim, these have always intrigued me. I often see them up to auction or for sale. They remind me of Scottish dirks - in as much as they can be as deadly as a sword yet remain within the restricted dimensions. I've seen some with blade length exceeding the scabbard which seems odd. However, I suspect they were an easily concealed but formidable weapon. I could say 'remain' as I'm sure they are still carried today. Fascinating. ps What is the blade length of this example?