HIGHLAND DIRK. The ULTIMATE TEST. Survival Tool, Weapon, History, ​and Culture.

Bollock dagger. Don't get more on the nose than that. 😂

Mantis Sospes on Steroids!

That trout is stiff as a priest. 😂😂😂

Dirka Dirka!!!!! Jihad! Dirka dirka!!!!!

Oi! You got a loisence for that blade, mate?

It's too bad that no matter the culture we are always fighting one another

Feckin Campbells

Hi mate, I’d love to have a dirk/sgian dubh pair that was useful for bushcraft and whatnot, while also being useful as a weapon. How do I go about contacting the people who made your dirk? (FYI I’m in Wyoming, USA)

Making a fighting stick is actually something that here in the Northeastern states of the US was very common among Native Americans, common with the Iroquois and particularly, the Mohawk. They would find a tree with a burl which would give them the ball end of a war club and then they would whittle it down into something that they could wield and would with very deadly efficiency.

Where I live here in the states, there's the Fort Ticonderoga museum here in New York where during the Battle of Carillon in 1758, which had the largest casualties of the French and Indian War, the 42nd Black Watch Highlanders suffered some 50% or more casualties. In the museum is at least one dirk from the time period, and you can see the difference between how they used to look versus the ones made today that are ceremonial. They seem to be much larger than the ones you see now, and definitely more robust.

Probably a bit late to ask, but could you post the dimensions of the various parts of the dirk, i would like to make myself one. Love your videos and work

Shillelagh

The dirk always reminds me of a smaller version of a gladius.

the fish should be killed before gutting !

You are so right on. Very informative. ✌️👍🤙🍩☕️😎🐾🕊🕊🕊🕊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🥴✌️👍🤙

Quite nice design. I like it very much

You not think the dirk would be better with a hilt, make it more suitable in combat

Tom where you get that awesome coat ?

Loji hkjnb v brief vbghj bmn jlk hkjnbhn maximum immunity safety safety asap loji op bio is bmn b v ed po purp

A combination of a bushcraft and fighting blade is not a good idea, because they require different edge geometries.

Black Alder is not only extremely common in Europe but it is a very dense hardwood, perfect for impact and abusive treatment. The Indigenous of N. America would use Black Locust, among other very hard, dense wood, to make the ball headed clubs that are very similar to the cudgels and shillelaghs of the Scotland & Ireland area. Great video thanks.

enjoyed the story. ne obliviscaris.

Bollock dagger 😂

I love your videos sir! As an American of strong Scottish descent I have a huge interest in the things you showcase on your channel. I grew up in the woods often going off for a couple of days at a time even as a child with just a knife to see how well I could do on my own. It’s always been fun and huge for building problem solving skills and confidence. The only thing I offer on this video is the reverse grip on the dirk. It’s a personal opinion and I in no way am going to say it’s wrong and doesn’t have its uses with a single edge blade but the main strength of your hand is at the index finger side of your hand so I tend to think it’s a better place to have the leverage of a blade of any length. Imagine your reverse grip knife is captured by an opponent. Your reach is already shortened by having the dangerous end against your forearm and now they are prying it away from that spot against your pinky and ring fingers. Like I said just my thoughts and opinion. I hope one day to come across the pond with my family and maybe meet you and several of the other Scottish you tubers I enjoy so much. Until then may your goodness bring you fortune. Le fearann ​​agus a 'mhuir.

Appreciate the videos from a US born man with a long Scottish pedigree we've traced back to 13th century Scotland, the Jacobites , and possibly earlier in the 5th century.

My ancient Highland stopwatch 😂😂 just me that found that funny? I'm looking into my Scottish heritage and how they survived in the past coz I live in the woods semi wild so your highland series is huge help and I thank you😊 my problem is being able to afford the stuff I cant make😂 i also recently made a club similar with Hazel just its not that t shape the top hitting area is on the top but on the side for swinging and a bigger impact zone I also painted the top of it black with charcoal from my fire🙃🙃

Campbell clan Ne Obliviscaris

You hold your durk very well in a good Tactical position

“Bollock dagger” just sounds so wrong.

The man made you a very nice blade. Thanks great video.

Quite a bit of stress to be under? It's times like that where a Highland warrior would have thanked God for nothing but air under his kilt, as a man who has seen his fair share of aggressive negotiations in the military sense, I can absolutely assure you that trousers would have been soiled and wetted, clearly very highly trained and motivated men who were determined to accomplish the mission no matter the cost.

Annandale the ßearch gooooss on

Now I’m speaking for myself when I say this but when he said “I’m going to put myself in their position of impossible odds” my immediate thought was to scream and panic.
Just look to the Steve Carell screaming no and you’ll get a great visual

boil the wood?

Nice. I don't have a dirk myself, but my dad has a Nepalese short sword that he aquired on a trip to Nepal as a teenager, and the blade profile is virtually identical, if maybe a bit short. The handle also has a copper wire wrapping (probably because it's more decorative than practical; this is backed up by the fact that it's scabbard is made out of brass with fairly intricate patterns on it), so my hand smells like rusted pennies whenever I pick it up. It's still a good tool for practicing dirk combat though : )

I love your video

Nettle sting up the kilt and the ancient highlander scot-watch. Haha

The ablaze gender timely tour because sand concordantly cycle amid a aspiring pea. harmonious, chilly anatomy

Is that the Gunn tartan?

Sometimes used to cut wedding cake? You people have given up your right of self defense. You are treated like children by the State.

I have a bit of training with the Japanese hanbo, a 3ft hardwood staff, and one of the things we were taught was to use the rounded edge at the end of the staff as a precise tool for breaking bones. We learned to bring it down on the back of someone’s hand to break the small, delicate bones there and possibly disarm the enemy of more sophisticated weapons like a blade. Having a club with a head like that seems like it could be used for the same purpose and possibly even the odds against another person using a weapon like a broadsword. After they’re disabled, it could make a follow-up with the dirk considerably easier. Your videos are always practical and interesting to watch, I particularly enjoy the martial aspect of them and comparing them with my own knowledge of Japanese martial techniques. It seems all great cultures seem to have parallels

Useful info! 👍

Dude your so lucky to have access to such beautiful places to explore your craft. Its a real struggle to find anywhere nice that isn't bloody privately owned where I am. Great content. Keep it up👍

Interesting story, Tom, thanks! My ancestors are from the Isle of Skye. I'm always interested in learning all I can about that area and its history. Cheers!

Man! If I had a nickel for everytime I had to admit that mine is a wee bit shorter...

Anyone know if the Irish had similar weapons or anything

How effective is that club? watermelon, board and rack of ribs test?