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Dirk LENGTH: 13 - 20 inches WEIGHT: ½ - 1½ pounds DESCRIPTION: Carried primarily as a weapon but was often used as a tool. It is believed to have derived from the dudgeon dagger and first appeared around the year 1400 and was essentially a highland rather than a lowland weapon. No highlander would be without one as many of his enemies found out. These designs have a bone and walnut handle respectively. |