Verry interesting history! Looking for your future videos on the flintlock s,and testing the different kinds of power s.David Back from Menifee county Kentucky.Hood to see you back!
How long does it usually take to make? Ever had any interest in other Scottish knives? 18th century sgian dubh or sgian achlais(Scottish hunting knife)?
Today dirks are seen as small decorative knives worn along the outside of the lower leg, the calf or shin. Do you have any insight into when this practice started and why? Excellent video and beautiful craftsmanship of your dirks!
The small knife that is worn within the stocking, was/is called a "sgian-dubh" pronounced "Skin Do". Different from that of the full sized Dirk. The smaller knife dates way back into the 1600-1700's as well. It was done with the small knife to give the user a small, hidden last ditch defensive weapon. Today it is done to honor the tradition.
@@HoffmanReproductions thank you. Though my name may give the impression I am of Polish heritage, I was adopted at a young age. My true heritage is Scottish/Irish. My biological father was a Munroe. I really have discovered my Scottish heritage only within the last 12 or so years, which makes all of this most interesting to me. Your dirks are truly a work of art…and I’ve never had the disposable income for art…if I did… I think one of yours would be my art of choice! Thanks again!!
@@keithrayeski3147 more about the sgian dubh is it means black knife in Gaelic and used to be a big part of the Scottish culture think of the samurai when they would enter a house they would leave the big katana out side and only bring in the Tonto if I spelt it right and the scots were similar to that they would enter and leave their dirk out side and only bring the sgian dubh in and if you set it on the table it meant you were hungry and they would probably feed you but what I've learned and heard is if they fed you fish it was a insult people also used black bog wood for the handles some people think thats where the name comes from
Nice vid, thanks. It's actually pronounced "BALL-oc" as in bollocks - British slang for the family jewels, more specifically the two dangly bits. Which is why it looks so much like, well, bollocks.
Beautiful dirk like it a lot. I take a lot of pride in being Scottish so I've learned a lot about sgian dubhs and dirks and personal I feel like you made the handle a little long from what I've learned your pinky goes on the knob at the bottom and your ring finger sits on the knob or on the corner of it and I feel like that's why all the historical dirks have kinda short handles and the modern have long handles
Hey Magnus, Thanks for watching & the kind words! This one is a copy of an original that carried a length on the handle of 4 1/2". I agree with you, handles should be kept short 4-4 1/2". On about a dozen originals I have studied from 1690-1740's, that was their approximant length.
That's a beautifully crafted Dirk, looks like a museum piece
Thank you!!!
Good to hear from you again. Looking forward to the BP testing. I'm pleased with mine so far.
Thank you! Just been busy.
Good to see ya back. Great video!
Thank you! Just been busy.
Verry interesting history! Looking for your future videos on the flintlock s,and testing the different kinds of power s.David Back from Menifee county Kentucky.Hood to see you back!
Thank you!
Good video, thank you!
Welcome! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing
Great video! And that is a beautiful Dirk!
Thank you!
Amazing work.
Thank you!
Nice… gotta love a nice Dirk…
Indeed! Thank you!
Are you attending the Fremont show?
No, I'm afraid not.
What colour of dye what colour of stain dye is on the dirk
@@owenmccallum6076 Chromium trioxide with walnut haul stain over top. 5 coats of tru oil to finish.
How long does it usually take to make? Ever had any interest in other Scottish knives? 18th century sgian dubh or sgian achlais(Scottish hunting knife)?
Some cases, 3-4 days. On others 2-3 weeks. Yes Sir, love all knives of Scotland!
Today dirks are seen as small decorative knives worn along the outside of the lower leg, the calf or shin. Do you have any insight into when this practice started and why?
Excellent video and beautiful craftsmanship of your dirks!
The small knife that is worn within the stocking, was/is called a "sgian-dubh" pronounced "Skin Do". Different from that of the full sized Dirk. The smaller knife dates way back into the 1600-1700's as well. It was done with the small knife to give the user a small, hidden last ditch defensive weapon. Today it is done to honor the tradition.
@@HoffmanReproductions thank you. Though my name may give the impression I am of Polish heritage, I was adopted at a young age. My true heritage is Scottish/Irish. My biological father was a Munroe. I really have discovered my Scottish heritage only within the last 12 or so years, which makes all of this most interesting to me. Your dirks are truly a work of art…and I’ve never had the disposable income for art…if I did… I think one of yours would be my art of choice! Thanks again!!
@@keithrayeski3147 more about the sgian dubh is it means black knife in Gaelic and used to be a big part of the Scottish culture think of the samurai when they would enter a house they would leave the big katana out side and only bring in the Tonto if I spelt it right and the scots were similar to that they would enter and leave their dirk out side and only bring the sgian dubh in and if you set it on the table it meant you were hungry and they would probably feed you but what I've learned and heard is if they fed you fish it was a insult people also used black bog wood for the handles some people think thats where the name comes from
Dare I ask the price tag 🏷 that goes with that beautiful dirk you recreated?
My Dirks generally range from $900-$1,400.00 depending on a few things. Thank you!
Nice vid, thanks. It's actually pronounced "BALL-oc" as in bollocks - British slang for the family jewels, more specifically the two dangly bits. Which is why it looks so much like, well, bollocks.
Thanks!
Beautiful dirk like it a lot. I take a lot of pride in being Scottish so I've learned a lot about sgian dubhs and dirks and personal I feel like you made the handle a little long from what I've learned your pinky goes on the knob at the bottom and your ring finger sits on the knob or on the corner of it and I feel like that's why all the historical dirks have kinda short handles and the modern have long handles
Hey Magnus, Thanks for watching & the kind words! This one is a copy of an original that carried a length on the handle of 4 1/2". I agree with you, handles should be kept short 4-4 1/2". On about a dozen originals I have studied from 1690-1740's, that was their approximant length.
@@HoffmanReproductions I've seen you've made a few dirks are you scottish by chance
@@magnusosmond1835 No, German by descent.
Good video! Thanks!