Crown Stag Hunter. This classic drop-point hunter is 1080 carbon steel, heat-treated in the Japanese manner for a hard edge and springy back. The blade has been etched to show the contrast between the hard and soft steels. The ricasso has been left rough-forged to contrast with the fine satin finish of the rest of the blade. The handle is red deer stag’s antler, with a Maccassar ebony bolster. The crown will be engraved with Celtic knotwork, and the knife comes with a leather pouch sheath. This knife is not stainless, and must be oiled regularly and cleaned and oiled after use to prevent rust. Order Now - £435.

Ballock Dirk. Closely based on the earliest surviving example of the Highland dirk, dated 1680, which is on display in the National Museum of Scotland. Bob has done extensive research into early dirks. He not only faithfully reproduces their various forms through the years, but also their materials, and the tools which were used to make them. His series of reproductions is much less ornate than those commonly available elsewhere, but emphasises instead the simple elegance of their ancient forms, which developed through centuries of use by Highland clan warriors. Deep knotwork carving in this style is slow, painstaking work - a whole week to carve the handle. The flared pommel is reinforced by a steel disc, heat blued to show off the engraved sterling silver rose. This rose motif is the Scots or Burnett Rose, adopted by the Jacobites as their emblem, the 'white cockade'. Order Now - £1900