ROSEWOOD DAMASCUS STEEL SCOTTISH DIRK (DM1115) Made in Pakistan
Skilled in the medieval smithing traditions, the DM1115 is forged by artisan bladesmiths in Pakistan and is a magnifiscent expression of the Scottish Dirk. Sporting a double-edged blade of damascus steel, the bold, rippled patterns on the blade are created when several differing steels are folded and melded together into this single blade to create damascus steel. The blade is 7 inches long and the Dirk measures 12 5/8 inches overall. Although the blade comes moderately sharp, one can easily sharpen to meet personal preference. The grip is one piece of polished contoured rosewood that is embellished with a row of brass pins, and a beautiful inlaid band of brass and steel, and is topped with a smooth rounded pommel. Beauty and detail are further exhibeted in its patterned stainles steel guard with brass inlay. This Scottish Dirk comes with a robust belt sheath of embossed brown leather and brass snap release.

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Damascus steel was a type of steel used for manufacturing sword blades in the Near East made with wootz steel imported from Southern India. These blades are characterized by distinctive patterns of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water. Such blades were reputed to be tough, resistant to shattering and capable of being honed to a sharp, resilient edge. The wavy surface pattern is produced by hammer-welding strips of steel and iron followed by repeated heating and forging. Such items were often marketed, but not necessarily made, in Damascus during the medieval period.