Black Watch H&I Sterling Silver Gilt Sgian Dubh
Black Watch H&I Sterling Silver Gilt Sgian Dubh
Black Watch Royal Highlanders regimental silver mounted sgian dubh
Crafted in hallmarked gilded sterling silver, these stunning pieces are meticulously handcrafted by the talented regimental silversmith and bear the prestigious Edinburgh hallmarks. Adorned proudly by the brave soldiers of the renowned Black Watch Royal Highlanders, these items are a true testament to tradition and excellence.
Hand carved studded African black wood hilt
Sheffield stainless steel blade with rounded tip for safety
Hand carved wooden scabbard covered in Moroccan leather and mounted with gold plated solid silver mounts
Made to order in Scotland by Hamilton & Inches– Approx 10 weeks
Length approx. 195mm
All buyers must be over 18 years of age - In the UK it is legal to wear a sgian dubh when worn with Highland Dress. Verification of age is required in all cases before any sale can be finalised. For UK sales we strongly advise sending a scan or photograph of your proof of age documentation (Passport or Driving Licence) via email at the time you place your order.
Due to the recent ban on shipping bladed products overseas by Royal Mail we now have to ship overseas by UPS courier. An over 18 signature may be required on delivery
Hamilton & Inches was founded in 1866 on Princes Street in Edinburgh by Sir Robert Kirk Inches and his uncle James Hamilton. On 1 June 1866 Hamilton & Inches registered their hallmark with the Edinburgh assay office. In 1903 Robert Inches helped found the Edinburgh Association of Goldsmiths, Silversmiths and Watchmakers, ‘to prevent firms from selling ‘shoddy’ goods and protecting consumer interest’.
Following Robert's death, the company passed to his son, Edward James Inches. In 1952 the company relocated from Princes Street to their present home of number 87 George Street.
The company has held a royal warrant to the British monarch as goldsmiths, silversmiths, clock & watchmakers for over 120 years.
House of Labhran Sgian Dubh
Our exquisite selection of finely handcrafted sgian dubhs is meticulously crafted by our skilled Scottish regimental silversmith or the esteemed Royal silversmiths, Hamilton & Inches, based in the historic city of Edinburgh.
The Black Watch Regiment
In the aftermath of the First Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, Independent Companies of militia were raised from loyalist Highland clans for policing and peacekeeping duties. These companies were commonly known in Gaelic as ‘Am Freiceadan Dubh’, or ‘The Black Watch’, due to their unpopular nature and their dark green government-issue tartan.
The regiment impressed the Duke of Cumberland with its Highland style of fighting at Fontenoy in 1745 and later that year it was sent back to guard southern England against invasion, with one company being sent north to fight the Jacobites at Culloden. In 1747 it was given a numerical ranking as the 43rd Foot, rising to the 42nd two years later when the previous 42nd was disbanded.
The 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment fought in the French and Indian Wars in North America before defeating George Washington at the Battle of Long Island in 1776 during the American War of Independence (1775-83). It served in both Egypt and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars and was mentioned in despatches for its service at Quatre Bras and Waterloo (1815).
The 19th century saw it fighting in the Crimea (1854-56) and the Indian Mutiny (1857-59), whilst in 1881 the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment was merged into it. From then on it was officially known as The Black Watch and was the county regiment of Fifeshire, Forfarshire and Perthshire. The regiment was created as part of the Childers Reforms in 1881, when the 42nd Regiment of Foot was amalgamated with the 73rd Regiment of Foot. The regiment then fought in Egypt (1882) and in the Boer War (1899-1902).
Today the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland is an infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.