Celtic Scottish 266 Layer 54 HRC Damascus 12.5” Sgian Acclais Dagger Dirk SHARP!

Description: Beautiful 12.5” Damascus Sgian-Achlais + Premium Leather SheathRosewood Handle with Brass Pins & Damascus Spacers266 Layers 1085 High Carbon Steel + 15N20 Bright Steel Damascus ••• See first photo where the sheaths in most recent order are considerably darker, an improvement in my opinion. Comments: Technically this dagger is more appropriately a sgian-achlais* (see notes below) than a sgian-dubh. It's too large to be tucked into the top of hose though you could jam it into a boot pretty well. The materials, workmanship and quality control of these knives is excellent. I expect you’ll be very pleased, especially at this price. Good construction, tough, solid, and sharp!!! The damascus will take an incredible edge where the difference in materials seem to create a infinitesimal serrated edge - you can feel it but not see it. Remarkable cutting and thrusting ability. The natural materials, beautiful patterned steel (a technique that can be traced as far back as 4th C Vikings) and thick genuine leather sheath make it a favorite. Handmade in Pakistan. I’m a collector and a weekend warrior, active in my local Re-enactmnent group and at Renaissance Fairs, so I get lots of feedback. I sell what I own and can recommend! All photos are mine and I try to show you details that are overlooked in manufacturer’s stock photos, and that most sellers seem oblivious to. See my seller ratings and buy with confidence, plus I ship fast! As an aside, this is the exact dagger used by Commander Lexa in the TV Series The 100. See last photo for screen shot :) ••• Manufacturer's Description - Product Details: • All our Damascus knives have at least 266 layers during the forging process, with many of them surpassing that mark by several layers. • Our handles are genuine bone, horn, or stag antler. Some also feature walnut or rosewood handles. We do not use resin to make the handles for any of our Damascus product line. • We use genuine brass in our bolsters, guards, and inlays. We do not use brass plated steel. • Our Damascus knives and swords are available with a variety of tangs (i.e. full or encapsulated tangs). • We currently use two combinations of steel in the forging process of our Damascus blades. Some blades will use a blending of 1074 high carbon steel and WS1 mild steel, while others use a combination of 1085 high carbon steel and 15N20 bright steel. • All our Damascus blades are Rockwell tested between 52 to 58, or higher. This determines the durability of the blade and its ability to hold a fine edge. • The Damascus knives, swords, and blanks are subject to an “acid wash” that helps accentuate the contrast between the types of steel used in the forging of the blades. Because the tang will typically be covered by whatever handle material is used, that part of the blade is generally not subject to the acid treatment. However, the “swirl pattern” of the contrasting steels that is characteristic of Damascus blades will still be visible when inspected closely. ••• * Originally used for eating, preparing fruit, meat, cutting bread and cheese, as well as serving for other more general day-to-day uses as well as self defense. This is a larger version of a sgian-dubh, called a sgian-achlais, and was sometimes concealed under the armpit or carried in upper sleeve or lining of a jacket. In battle it would have been an off-hand (secondary) weapon and in hand-to-hand combat, effective because of the penetrating power of it’s dagger-like point. Also referred to as a mattucashiassot, or the longer, heavier version as a Scottish Dirk primarily used for close combat and part of traditional Highland dress.

Price: 49.95 USD

Location: Melbourne, Florida

End Time: 2024-09-04T01:24:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8 USD