This early Scottish dirk has a hand carved wooden handle, the hardwood handle carving is inspired by a primitive lozenge or chevron design copied from an original of the same time period. For those with a serious interest in the Highlands, this is a must for any collection. This functional dagger comes complete with scabbard.. The dirk is a fighting knife - its immediate forerunner was the Scottish ballock knife which was widely used in the 14th century.