The Skean : The Distinctive Fighting Knife of Gaelic Ireland, 1500–1700
by
Robert Gresh
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0764366378
ISBN-13
9780764366376
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 28th, 2023
Print length
88 Pages
Weight
974 grams
Dimensions
23.50 x 31.20 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification:
Militaria, arms & armour
Ksh 4,550.00
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The first and only guide to the skean, a native Irish derivative of the Scottish dirk!
This is the history of the distinctive fighting knife of the Gaelic Irish, the skean (Irish: scian). Author Robert Gresh has scoured primary sources for references to the weapon in use and traveled to examine the known surviving examples. The skean fell into disuse in the 18th century without being well documented, and surviving examples are often out of sight in reserve collections, private collections, or small local museums. Today, the skean is sought after by reenactors and collectors, but before now, there has not been any definitive work on the subject. This study is intended to aid collectors and curators in the identification of original artifacts, while also assisting fabricators in the creation of replica pieces. Also included is information on manufacturing and fighting techniques.
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