REG-2197 - Custom Handmade Damascus Steel 17 Inches Dirk Blade Knife - Perfect Grip Rose Wood Handle

I bought this to go with my ceremonial kilt for solo bagpiping. Never intended it for self defense. However, it's a nice blade, pretty easy to sharpen, well done overall. If I get attacked by an angry violinist, I will revise my review.

I spent about $50 on this dirk, and for the price I’m really happy. The Damascus is beautiful and it’s a solid, straight edge. The sheath is a big load of rubbish and the dirk doesn’t even seat all the way in, but I’ll make a new sheath later.

Won't be disappointed, this thing is absolutely stunning to look at...so glad the dirk is no every day user, as I don't want to tarnish this beautiful piece. LOVE IT!

"Designed to Last Longer, with sharp edges", as it says in the product details. It certainly has an edge but clearly wasn't sharpened at all. Good price though, I just have to sharpen it myself.

This dagger is amazing! Absolutely perfect. Well made. Beautiful Damascus etching. Just exactly what I wanted to wear with my kilt! A1 quality item! It doesn't deserve 5 stars. It deserves 10 stars!

The knife has an interesting Damascus pattern. Just for looks in general it is an eye catching piece.Came reasonably sharp. It didn't look very sharp at first glance, but I took a swing at a pool noodle and was pleasantly surprised. The grip has a beautiful wood finish that feels good to hold. It's pretty light and not "too" large to be used as a self defense weapon. I imagine this would do some serious damage if you needed it to.For the price, this is a steal. I have other knives and swords that cost significantly more than this that dont come as sharp, nor feel as comfortable to use. I dont know how it would hold together with heavy use, but I don't plan to try to cut down any trees with it.

The Damascus pattern seems more like ladder pattern to me (not consistent with image). The description indicates removable belt loop ... sure, if you drill out the rivets. But, the blade is a full 12 inches, the handle is 5 inches. It feels pretty good in the hand, balance is nice. Will Not Cut, sharpening required unless it is only a prop. Still, worth every penny since I didn't have to heat it and beat it myself.

Looks amazing! Went a little heavy on the oil, but nothing that can't be taken care of. The blade does have a couple nicks out of the edge from when they sharpened it, but all in all beautiful piece!