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HIGHLAND GENTLEMAN'S SGIAN DUBH'S & DIRKS
The Gaelic sgian dubh meaning "black knife", where "black" may refer to the usual colour of the handle of the knife. It is
also suggested that "black" means secret, or hidden, as in the word blackmail. This is based on the stories and
theories surrounding the knife's origin and the meaning of "Dubh" in Gaelic, in particular those associated with the
Highland custom of depositing weapons at the entrance to a house prior to entering as a guest. Despite this practice,
a small twin edged-dagger, ('Mattucashlass'), concealed under the armpit, combined with a smaller knife, ('Sgian
dubh').
We source vintage and antique silver skean dubh's to compliment our range of fine hallmarked sterling silver skean
dubh's and dirks made by the Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh. Many of these complement the
silver buckles, kilt pins and Scottish silver buttons we have available from our highland jewelry page. We also offer a
design service to create an individual design that can be as single item, or part of a Highland suite. The regimental
and vintage range can be found further down the page.
E-mail us with any questions or requests.
The Gaelic sgian dubh meaning "black knife", where "black" may refer to the usual colour of the handle of the knife. It is
also suggested that "black" means secret, or hidden, as in the word blackmail. This is based on the stories and
theories surrounding the knife's origin and the meaning of "Dubh" in Gaelic, in particular those associated with the
Highland custom of depositing weapons at the entrance to a house prior to entering as a guest. Despite this practice,
a small twin edged-dagger, ('Mattucashlass'), concealed under the armpit, combined with a smaller knife, ('Sgian
dubh').
We source vintage and antique silver skean dubh's to compliment our range of fine hallmarked sterling silver skean
dubh's and dirks made by the Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh. Many of these complement the
silver buckles, kilt pins and Scottish silver buttons we have available from our highland jewelry page. We also offer a
design service to create an individual design that can be as single item, or part of a Highland suite. The regimental
and vintage range can be found further down the page.
E-mail us with any questions or requests.
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