Brass Hilt Dirk

[Jim McDougall]

Thank you coming in Will!
I would expect that the abrasions on the blade derive from its original reduction and reprofiling from hanger blade to achieve the 'wedge' shape popular on Scottish dirks. I am unsure on the hilt, but I would presume it to be solid as this is a fighting weapon, and the capstan was placed to secure the tang.
Just as most sword hilts, they seem solid, rather than overlain brass sheet.