Regimental dirk question

**jlmwrite** · 29th October 14, 09:45 AM

So I've been checking out regimental dirks and they all seem to be the same low-quality Chinese-made product (see picture below) ranging in price from about $25 USD up to about $45 USD on a variety of websites. They all seem to a have faux-Damascus engraved blade, nail-head patterned plastic hilt, plastic "gemstone" hotglued into the pommel, and rather delicate (aka, easily broken) matching knife and fork.

This is exactly the style used in my pipe band, but I'd prefer something of a higher quality. However, I don't want to spend $400 or more! Can anyone recommend something better, but that costs less than about $150?

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**Tomak** · 29th October 14, 10:24 AM

Kult of Athena carries the Cold Steel for about $122.00, they are well made with a real blade and not pot metal. I have ordered from KoA before and got good service. They are back ordered ATM, but they get them in frequently. Here's the link:
http://www.kultofathena.com/product....+Scottish+Dirk

**jlmwrite** · 29th October 14, 10:31 AM

Thank you for the link; that is of much higher quality than most of the stuff out there.

However, I'm looking for the regimental style of dirk as I pictured in my original post.

**Tomak** · 29th October 14, 12:43 PM

Check this page: http://www.kultofathena.com/scottish.asp
Any of their blades marked "battle ready" are decent steel. They also answer e-mail inquiries very promptly if you have questions.

**Mike S** · 29th October 14, 12:59 PM

You aren't going to find a decent quality full regimental dirk in the price range you are looking. The closest you will find for that budget that is made with better materials and craftsmanship and no plastic or other cheap components is the WINDLESS STEELCRAFT (contractors to the Indian and Nepal Military) model:

http://www.museumreplicas.com/p-196-...tish-dirk.aspx

I have one in my collection, and it is actually well made far beyond the price paid. No plastic, faux leather or other cheapness. It has a real forged, fully functional blade, ebony handle with handcarved ribbon work, leather covered wood sheath, and thickly nickel plated brass fittings.
Stay away from any blades made in Pakistan, which are of the worst possible quality in general. That is where many of the cheapest Sgian Dubhs and Dirks are actually made.