Early 1900's Scottish Sgian Dubh

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Posted by scheimpflug

13 years ago

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Hi folks!

I was given this knife by a family friend around the age of 7. I put it away for safe keeping, and never learned much about it. What I do know from the markings on the back is that is was sold by W.M Anderson & Sons LTD., "military outfitters" Edinburgh & Glasgow. Apparently, it was common for blade manufacturers to sell their knives/swords to military outfitters, who would in turn mark them & sell directly to the officers. W.M Anderson & Sons was operated under that name between 1910-1956, so I'm guessing that's the period for this piece.

If you have any idea of its worth or who actually manufactured this piece, I'd great appreciate the information!

Cheers!,

Category Militaria

Distinguishing marks W.M. Anderson & Sons LTD
Military Outfitters
Edinburgh & Glasgow

Size and dimensions of this item 7.5"

Date Period 1910-1956

History From Wikipedia: "The sgian-dubh (/ˌskiːən ˈduː/skean-dhu;Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [s̪kʲɪnˈt̪uh]) is a small, singled-edged knife (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt. Originally used for eating and preparing fruit, meat, and cutting bread and cheese - as well as serving for other more general day to day uses such as cutting material and protection, It is now worn as part of traditional Scottish dress tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. The sgian-dubh is normally worn on the right leg, but can also be worn on the left, depending on whether the wearer is right or left-handed."

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Early 1900's Scottish Sgian Dubh

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