SCOTTISH BOLLOCK DAGGER (CN203315) made in China
Most early Scottish Ballock (or Bollock) daggers were hilted simply with carved wood, though examples hilted with metal, bone, or ivory have been found, along with occasional examples hilted with exotic materials like agate. According to James D. Forman's book The Scottish Dirk, "These daggers had blades most suitable for "stabbing,". This foot long wood handled Bollock Dagger would certainly live up to Jim's expectaions sporting measurments of 12 1/2'' overall with a sharp and pointed 7'' stainless steel double edge blade. It has a one-piece round design brown wood handle with double ball guard. The Handle is topped with a matte finish stainless steel pommel. Included is a beautiful brown leather belt sheath. Just strap on to your kilt belt and you're ready to roll! |
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• Overall: 12 1/2"
• Blade Length: 7"
• Steel: Stainless Steel
• Blade Thickness: 3.4mm - 2.6mm
• Edge: Sharp
• Handle: Brown Wood
• Grip Length*: 4 1/2"
• Weight: 4.9 oz
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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The Ballock Dagger was popular dagger of the highlands Middle Ages with military men and civilians alike. This dagger is named for the rather phallic shape of its hilt: two round protuberances are surmounted by a cylindrical grip. Added to this is the fact that it was often worn front-and-center on the belt, with the grip pointing straight up, it is easy to see why people in more prudish times have preferred to call it a "kidney dagger."
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