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 travelled
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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