Celtic daggers and Scottish daggers come in many distinctive styles, including the iconic sgian dubh and regimental dirk. Traditional sgian dubhs possess a short blade and make excellent additions to Highland dress. While originally worn as a concealed dagger, they were used for eating as well as defense. Historical dirks, by contrast, served as personal sidearms of Scottish Highland regiment officers with long blades for thrusting. Descending from the ballock dagger of the Middle Ages, Scottish dirks remain popular in modern times as ceremonial blades. At Buying a Sword, we carry a great selection of highland daggers that are perfect for collectors, re-enactors, and anyone who wants to honor their heritage. We offer a fine range of decorative daggers with ornate engraving and gems, as well as functional daggers crafted from Damascus and high carbon steel. Peruse our Celtic Daggers category to find the right historical blade for your needs.
Whether you are intrigued by Scottish history or want to celebrate your own Celtic heritage, the Green Gem Thistle Sgian Dubh is a beautiful replica dagger full of historically inspired detail. A thistle emblem decorates its hilt.
Mimicking the design elements of its larger relatives, the Highland Dagger is a perfect small blade to accompany an ultimately larger and far more intimidating weapon.
Scottish daggers, such as the sgian dubh and the dirk, have had several uses over the ages and are often used today as ceremonial pieces. The Jeweled Scottish Sgian Dubh is a beautifully crafted version of a traditional Celtic dagger.
Not all daggers were made for combat. Some were made for ceremonial purposes, and as such, were far more ornate than most. This Knotted Celtic Dagger embodies historical form and intricate artistry for an utterly appealing look.
Designed in tribute of the famous Scottish Macleod Clan, the Macleod Dagger features a medieval styling and floral themed accents. The blade of this medieval dagger is crafted from stainless steel and has a polished finish.
The traditional weapon of officers and nobles in medieval Scotland was the dirk, a thrusting dagger with a distinct shape. This Ornate Damascus Dirk is an elegant weapon that would have only been wielded by someone with a high rank.
The Primitive Scottish Dirk is a forerunner of the more ornate Scottish dirks that came later. The well-tempered blade of this dagger is made of high carbon steel accompanied by steel parts and a gorgeous hardwood handle.
If you are looking for a small blade to add to your dagger collection or Celtic costume, then you should look at the Red Gem Celtic Knotwork Sgian Dubh. Collect and display this Scottish dagger, or gift it to a fan of Celtic elegance.
For your next formal Scottish occasion, do not go without the Red Gem Cross-Hatch Sgian Dubh! This stainless steel Scottish blade is fashioned after the traditional Highlander dagger, with a regal gemstone inset within its flat pommel.
Embrace historic Celtic culture with the Red Gem Harp Sgian Dubh. This stainless steel Highlander dagger showcases a silvery Celtic harp emblem upon its molded black handle and a bold red gemstone set within its flat pommel.
Emblazoned with a rampant lion like the one seen on the Royal Banner of Scotland, the Red Gem Lion Sgian Dubh makes a stunning display of Highlander heritage. A red gemstone sits in the flat pommel of this traditional Scottish dagger.
Traditional Highlander weaponry gets an elegant twist within the Red Gem Scottish Fantasy Dirk. Made entirely of solid stainless steel, this fantasy sgian dubh features a round red gem inset at the base of its Celtic knotwork hilt.