Click to zoom




John Nowill & Sons Sgian Dubh, Stag Handle, Sheffield
This is a sgian-dubh (Scottish dress dagger) by John Nowill & Sons, a Sheffield cutlery firm whose corporate mark was granted by the Company of Cutlers in 1700, making it one of the oldest surviving names in English cutlery. The blade carries the maker's etched mark.
The handle is genuine stag, set with an oval cabochon stone at the pommel and finished with ornately engraved silver-toned mounts. It comes with its original leather sheath.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | John Nowill & Sons |
| Estimated Era | 2010s |
| Blade Length | 3.75 in / 9.5 cm |
| Overall Length | 7 in / 17.8 cm |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Stag |
| Blade Style | Other |
| Markings / Stamp | J. Nowill & Sons Ltd, Skean-Dhu, Sheffield, Gt. Britain (blade flat) |
| Includes | Original sheath |
Condition Grade
Mint
Condition Notes
New condition throughout. Stag handle, cabochon stone, and engraved mounts undamaged. Original leather sheath with matching engraved fittings included.