A dirk is a long thrusting [[dagger]]. Historically, it was a personal weapon of officers engaged in naval hand-to-hand combat during the Age of Sail as well as the personal sidearm of Highlanders. It was also used by the officers, pipers, and drummers of Scottish Highland regiments around 1800 and by Japanese naval officers.

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Dirk":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk]
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