The Gentleman Dirk with 416SS Oval Guard is a great kit knife project. For under $20.00, plus handle material, you can build one of the finest hidden tang dagger knife blanks you'll ever handle. The kit parts are precise and manufactured with the highest precision to give you the perfect substrate for your creativity.
This scottish dirk knife blank has a hidden tang design and modeled to fit a slip-over handle style. It can be finished with up to (4) handle pin placement options (3/16 pinstock). This is a excellent knife kit project for a favorite handle block or antler roll. With the Scottish Dirk inspired design, you get a double grind blade with a modern blood groove in the center-line. The dagger blade blank is made from 440 Stainless Steel and the slip-over oval guard on this version is made from 416 Stainless Steel, which is engravable. The blade length on the Gentleman Dirk is 9.00" inches and the thickness is .150".
General Kit Specifications
Gentleman Dirk
Skill Rating: Level II
Blade Steel: 440C Stainless Steel
RC = 54-56 (Heat Treated)
Blade Finish: Satin
Overall Length: 14.00 in
Blade Length: 9.00 in
Blade Width: 1.25 in
Tang Length: 5.00 in
Thickness: .150 in
Guard Specifications
Type - Slip-over Oval
Material - 416 Stainless Steel (engravable)
Dimensions - 2.75 x .90
Handle Holes (.1875 or 3/16)
Gift Boxed