the 18th century Scottish Dirk

I just received my Dirk today, and I am blown away. I have spent quite a lot of time wandering the museums in Scotland and I have to say that this could have been picked up from a battlefield at the end of the 45. It looks to me like a dirk that may have been made from a broken back sword, which was not uncommon back then as good steel was not in ready supply. The blade is thick and sharp, Very sharp. The handle isa wonderfully carved with an interesting Celtic knot design. The bolster and end cap on the handle are highly polished brass. The whole construction is superb. The scabbard is a wood covered leather. This would not be out of place on the belt of a Highlander, such as I am. Just buy it.

The main stay side arm of highland men for century's. Until Culloden this was a common site a multi use tool, a well suited thrusting weapon. After Culloden the dirk turned into near useless piece of kit for parade. THIS IS NOT WHAT THIS DIRK IS. KHHI has made something very special here for the mass market, a very functional dirk in scottish highland fashion.

Mine came fully sharpened on the false edge as well wich actually worked great for feather sticks. The main blade came in really handy processing a deer this year making short work of the joints and spine. And it still retains its original hair shaving sharpness after a year of use. The grip is very comfortable and the knot work helps keep your hands from slipping even when wet with blood. The whole assembly is peened very nicely with no rough edges.

I have cut water bottles, tatami mat, and aluminum cans. This weapon tracks and handles quickly. It thrust with authority and recovery is extremely easy. This has to be the nicest dirk on the market in this price range.

I wish this blade had a more prominent page on KHHI website its kind of hard to find, and thats the only negative I can think of really. This has become one of my favorite dirks to carry everyday because the sheath is so beautiful as well it really brings the whole package together and when I can't wear it on me it's in my work pack not far from me. Mine came with some tip damage I filed it off. These are hand made items I would love another one just see if the same Kami created it or if I get another. Wonderful item if you collect knives and don't have a dirk, get it, if you have a couple dirks, and want another buy with confidence.

Dear Yumitra,

I have received my custom dirk from your shop and I have a few comments about it. Before explaining my comments, I would like to let you know that I am trained in blade combat more than most people have been.  After my years of training I have settled on my own hybrid technique, which I have drawn from several blade-combat disciplines.

Also, I am an avid collector of Scottish dirks. They work well for my combat style, and as I am a person aware of my heritage I like to participate in historical gatherings at which I am often dressed in Scottish historical clothes. It is nice to know that the dirk on my belt is more than ceremonial; it is a reliable friend if there were to be a situation in which I must defend myself or others.

I told you all that so that you would know that what I am about to tell you about the Dirk I received yesterday are from a qualified opinion.

Now, to my critique of this dirk:  it is faultless. It is suddenly the favorite of my entire collection.  As you may be aware, this is a custom piece; I wanted the grip a little bit different from the standard ones your company makes, and this grip could not fit my hand better if I had come to Nepal to visit with the Kami. 

The blade handles more like a short sword than a long knife. Though I never expect to do violence with it, I am sure that it is more than the equal of any weapon of comparable size that it might meet.  If I suddenly had to take one of the dirks from my collection and fight with it, this is the first one I would reach for.

I would appreciate it if you would let Milan Biswokarma know my opinion of his work.  I would also like to ask for a personal favor:  would you please see that whatever notes, dimensions, specifications…which were used to create this weapon are preserved under my name?  Because if this were ever to be stolen I would want another just like it.  In fact, I may want several more to give as gifts. 

And I have an idea for another weapon, which I would ask no other person but Milan Biswokarma to make, at some time in the future.

I will soon order the leather and other materials to make the scabbard for this dirk; as I mentioned in my initial contact I make all my own blade-leather.  Please let me know if you would like a photo of the completed scabbard when I have finished it.  This will be a while; I do not rush my own craftsmanship.

Namaste,
Darren Raleigh (he/his)

i ordered this dirk with a few personal specifications. this weapon is the best quality knife i ever bought! you could pay alot more somewhere else and get alot less! ii told my wife to make sure that i am buried with this thing!