Odd 18th Century Dirk?

[Erikm]

Has anyone seen a Dirk like this? listed as Scottish 18th century Dirk?
or am I missing something?

[Captain_Cogle]

Im thinking Greek or African. They do have traditional daggers that are very similar to Scottish dirks.

[Erikm]

Thanks I was wondering I mean some parts look right but others don't!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Has anyone seen a Dirk like this? listed as Scottish 18th century Dirk?
or am I missing something?

I doubt it's Scottish. It looks like a kama, the type of dagger worn by Russian and Georgian cossacks. Judging by the nielo work on the hilt I'd guess it dates from the late 19th or very early (pre-Russian revolution) 20th century.

[Homer]

I'd have to agree with MacMillan, I've seen similar engraving on Russian shashkas, a sword also carried by Cossacks. The blade type almost had me on Roman, but its too new and well preserved to fit that time period. As well as the hilt being incorrect. Scottish dirks are traditionally single edged. This looks doubled to me. Beautiful piece though.

[Dale Seago]

I'd have to agree with MacMillan, I've seen similar engraving on Russian shashkas, a sword also carried by Cossacks. The blade type almost had me on Roman, but its too new and well preserved to fit that time period. As well as the hilt being incorrect. Scottish dirks are traditionally single edged. This looks doubled to me. Beautiful piece though.

Ditto.

[Erikm]

Thanks everyone I just was not sure since it was listed As Scottish Dirk,
However its still a nice looking knife

[Dale Seago]

Oh, 'deed it is. I'd grab it just on general principles!

[Taygrd]

Ditto.

Triple Ditto

[Bigkahuna]

Looks like an early Persian or Russian Kindjal. If the price is good, I'd say grab it.