What dirk handle

[Woodsheal]

With the cut-down sword blade, I'd go with a fully carved grip from the 1700-1750 timeframe. That's when the practice of using such blades was most prevalent. Plus, dirks really started to degenerate after mid-century into more ornamental styles.

Something along these lines would be perfect:
http://www.arscives.com/vevans/image...ttish-Dirk.jpg

[figheadair]

With the cut-down sword blade, I'd go with a fully carved grip from the 1700-1750 timeframe. That's when the practice of using such blades was most prevalent. Plus, dirks really started to degenerate after mid-century into more ornamental styles.

Something along these lines would be perfect:
http://www.arscives.com/vevans/image...ttish-Dirk.jpg

Very much what I have in mind.

[Thomas]

I would recommend the work of Bob and Jake Cleland. Both of them have the right feeling and the skills to make exactly the handle you want. AND - it would be an opportunity for a nice trip to Skye. ( just my thoughts on this)

Cheers
Thomas