| If you were preparing for battle and could only | | | | In case two swords aren't enough, the Sgian |
| bring three weapons, which would they be? | | | | Dubh provides quite an amazing backup to the |
| Ancient Scottish warriors would have brought a | | | | Claymore and Scottish Dirk. While the Claymore |
| Claymore for their primary weapon and a | | | | was usually carried in the warrior's hand, and the |
| Scottish Dirk with matching Sgian Dubh for their | | | | Dirk was worn on the belt, the Sgian Dubh is small |
| backup. | | | | enough to fit in a sock or pocket! This "knife" is |
| Claymore swords had blades that were | | | | shaped just like the Scottish Dirk and has a very |
| notoriously large and double-edged. These swords | | | | sharp point. |
| were basically like customized Scottish Hand And | | | | Many knife companies today have knives |
| A Half Swords if you take the time to examine | | | | designed after the legendary Sgian Dubh, and |
| both styles. | | | | they are constantly growing in popularity. |
| This type of blade configuration was perfect for | | | | Beware though; Sgian Dubhs were traditionally |
| making many different types of cuts while also | | | | made to be "daggers". Some states have laws |
| allowing for excellent defense. | | | | specifically making it illegal to carry daggers. |
| The Scottish Dirk is well known for its SHARP | | | | So what does a Scottish Claymore look like? You |
| "dagger-like" point which was ground to a very | | | | can notice these swords in a crowd because of |
| thin edge. These knives can come with either a | | | | their long, straight blades with a double edge. |
| single or double edge construction. Double edged | | | | Scottish Claymores will also have a cross guard |
| Scottish Dirks allow you to have lots of cutting | | | | that always intersects with the blade and is either |
| power, but they are also twice as dangerous so | | | | totally straight, or slightly angled. |
| buy these with caution! | | | | |