Interesting Prices on blades.

**cavscout** · 5th October 05, 07:57 AM

I've never heard of these guys, but I ended up on their mailing list some how. Anyway the catalog showed up and they seem to have some great prices. I can't vouche for the quality but they have some Cold Steel blades for $10.00 that usually go for about $30.00.

http://budk.com/product.asp?pn=MC2086

**Iolaus** · 5th October 05, 08:29 AM

I've been getting their catalog for years. They're kind of hit-n-miss when it comes to quality; the name-brand stuff is usually a pretty good buy, and some of the lesser-known stuff seems pretty good, but they're also into fantasy blabes and all kinds of bizzare wall hangers as well as dime-a-dozen knock-offs. They've got great deals, but "caveat ēmptor". ;)

**Planopiper** · 5th October 05, 12:08 PM

I have no experience with this company, but there are a lot of cheap dirks out there. It's likely that if the price is $25, then that's what it's worth. I bought a cheap dirk once and the black stain on the wood came off on my hands when I touched it. I sent it back.

Just as an aside, a regimental dirk is a very specific type of object. You have to ask yourself when you would wear it that it would be appropriate. If you're not in the full No.1 uniform, with the plaid, spats, crossbelt, doublet, etc. then it's probably out of place. I see pipers wearing them occasionally with an argyll jacket or day wear, and to me it just looks wrong. Like a horsehair sporran with a great kilt. Not to mention that they get in the way. If you want a dirk for day wear, there are other styles that are much more appropriate. For myself, I can't find any justification for wearing a dirk for gigs, competitions or daily wear. For my ren fair garb, though, I'm thinking of something like one of the dirks at the bottom of this page. http://www.tartanweb.com/sgian.php

**Bob C** · 5th October 05, 07:21 PM

I think it looks great, for the money. I'm thinking of getting one to wear with my PC outfit, at formal dinners. It would be just the thing for "slaying" the haggis.

Thoughts?

**Mike n NC** · 5th October 05, 07:41 PM

No comments on the dirk but on the company. I have several wall hanger blades from them and they are pretty much just that. The biggest surprise came in a $10 pseudo-katana I bought, the dang thing is full tang and has a decent carbon steel blade on it.
I'd stay with the known names if you are looking for good, usable knives from BudK

Mike