sgian dubh of damascus steel

sgian dubh of damascus steelThe sgian dubh is crafted from several layers of Damascus steel. The name sgian dubh means "black knife". This dagger was traditionally worn in the sleeve during the 17th and 18th centuries. An old custom dictated that a Highlander could not carry weapons inside when he entered a house. For self defence he would often conceal a sgian dubh in his sock. Should a fight break out within the house, he could escape or defend himself with the dagger.

The slip dress always had to show above the hangeroc as well

Additionally

The coat is crafted from cotton and is well-suited to warmer temperatures

The remainder of the garment is expertly crafted from high-quality bovine split leather

A versatile and customisable harness with a shoulder pad and three pouches

This large helmet has been inspired by a statue from Olite Cathedral

Meyer-Bielmann to distinguish the Swiss four-pointed type from earlier poleaxes

The Viking Age style upper bracelet features a dragon head at each end

bestowing these shoes with a meticulously historical appearance

ensuring a well-fitted result across all body types

and it weighs approximately 15 kg

Axes of this type may have originally been developed by the Slavic peoples of the Baltic region