Vince Evans Kelvingrove Dirk
Original: Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow, Scotland
The grip is carved wood with classic Celtic knotwork patterns. The furniture on both the hilt and scabbard are of antiqued brass. The scabbard has a wooden core and is covered in black leather with a matching throat and chape.
The single-edged blade is stamped
xx AN xx DR xx EA xx on one side and
xx FE xx RA xx RA xx on the other, mimicking the
Andrea Ferara stamps found on many originals.
Overall length: 16.375"
Weight: 11 ounces
Width of guard: 1.375"
Blade: 12.5" long; 1.125" wide tapering to .625"
Grip and pommel: 4" long
Maker:
Vince Evans of Hawaii.
This item has been retired from the collection.