The Skean Gaelic Fighting Knife Book Robert Gresh Collector Guide And Replica Crafting Insights

The Skean is a focused hardback reference that explores the distinctive Gaelic Irish fighting knife. Written for collectors, curators, and replica makers, it pairs artifact identification with practical guidance on manufacture and technique.

• Format: 87-page hardback
• Subject: The skean, Gaelic Ireland's distinctive fighting knife
• Author: Robert Gresh
• ISBN: 9780764366376
• Audience: Ideal for collectors, curators, and replica fabricators
• Content scope: Artifact identification, manufacturing details, and fighting techniques
• Packaging: Bulk packed for bulk orders or institutions

This book helps you accurately identify original skeans and distinguish them from later reproductions, supporting museum catalogs and authentication processes. For makers, it provides actionable manufacturing insights and fighting-technique context to produce authentic-looking replicas. Its compact 87-page format makes it a practical reference to keep on hand during research, restoration, or display planning.