Description
About the Author
Robert Gresh is a lifelong student of Irish arms and armor. He has reviewed reserve collections in Ireland and correctly identified a skean in the possession of a prominent British collector, which was mislabeled as a Scottish dirk. He is the author of several other works on the military aspects of 16th century Ireland.
Reviews
It is a truly excellent book, well done. I will make a longer and a shorter skean from the book and then make a film about them and the book... the book is already a wealth of information and detail. -- Tod Todeschini, a replica arms manufacturer and YouTuber
I just received The Skean the other day and I am GOBSMACKED! First off, I didn't expect it so soon... Secondly, it is absolutely, positively AMAZING! I wish all such sources were so well done! This is the perfect fusion of info for academics, collectors, and living history cutlers. -- Terry Bond, Historic Jamestown Museum
This is an excellent in-depth introduction to a little known or explored historical fighting knife that remains elusive today...Whilst a very much in depth and academic approach to the Skean I found the book very easy to read. I would highly recommend this publication to edged weapons collectors, particularly those who have an interest in early knives and how they were employed from a military perspective. I hope that this publication may yet bring to light more original examples that have perhaps been incorrectly identified in the past. -- Cathey Brimage Editor of Barrels and Blades and Secretary of the Heritage Arms Society
Book Information
ISBN 9780764366376
Author Robert Gresh
Format Hardback
Page Count 88
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 998g