The infamous weapon of the Highland clansman, the Scottish Broadsword has a long, double-edged blade and distinctive basket hilt, and, when combined with targe and dirk, has proven to be more than a match for enemy soldiers on battlefields the world over. This Scottish Dirk version is a modern replica that harkens back to an earlier form, when the dirk was a functioning tool and weapon. Unlike many replicas – which have devolved into blunt novelties and costume accessories for stage and screen - our modern version of this historical blade is a fully functioning tool. This Scottish Dirk version is a modern replica that harkens back to an earlier form, when the dirk was a functioning tool and weapon. I just received this Cold Steel Scottish dirk and am VERY impressed! Cold Steel has chosen to make our own interpretation of this famous sword. The Cold Steel dirk handle is 4" between cap and haunch and is round, not flattened in profile. Cold Steel Scottish Dirk Review - … Well, the original CS dirk was unquestionably a weapon, but with the handle they had on it I'd never consider buying one at even half of Special Projects' list price. Cold Steel has chosen to make our own interpretation of this famous sword. Description CS88SD: Scottish Dirk Cold Steel The Scottish Dirk that most knife enthusiasts are familiar with these days is, more or less, a piece of rubbish— a prop—a costume accessory for stage and screen. The blade is 1/4" thick at the grip, all metal furniture on the sheath is blued, (no plastic here) as well as the pommel. It is a beautiful dirk with a 13 inch blade like almost all Scottish dirks had in the 17th and 18th centuries. Cold Steel is proud to offer quite possibly the finest production Scottish Dirk on the market today. 1 Cold Steel Scottish Dirk reviews. Check great and honest reviews! Unlike many replicas – which have devolved into blunt novelties and costume accessories for stage and screen - our modern version of this historical blade is a fully functioning tool. Cold Steel is proud to offer quite possibly the finest production Scottish Dirk on the market today. The Scottish Dirk that most knife enthusiasts are familiar with these days is, more or less, a piece of rubbish, a prop, a costume accessory for stage and screen. The Scottish Dirk by Cold Steel is sure to be treasured for generations. Cold Steel 88SD Scottish Dirk. The blade is forged to a hard spring temper from 1055 Carbon steel. ...The Dirk, It looks, for a lack of a better word amazing. The Scottish Dirk that most knife enthusiasts are familiar with these days is, more or less, a piece of rubbish— a prop—a costume accessory for stage and screen. Received the Cool Steel Scottish Dirk today. The blade is forged to a hard spring temper from 1055 Carbon steel. The dirk came wrapped in paper and was produced in India. The Cold Steel Scottish Dirk is a modern replica that harkens back to an earlier form, when the dirk was a truly functional tool and weapon.