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As residents of Edinburgh will know, every August our city is taken over by the Edinburgh Fringe festival where performers from around the world descend on the Scottish capital to showcase their talents. From comedy to interpretative dance, pantomimes to educational tours, it is one of the most eclectic festivals out there with something for […]
Originally from County Kerry in Ireland, Pearse Casey has been the smiling face at The Knight’s Vault on a Saturday for over a year now. Pearse came across The Knight’s Vault in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket and was wowed by the array of armoury on display. At school Pearse had a keen interest in metal work and […]
The Knight’s Vault to showcase exclusive gifts at Dundee Christmas Market Scotland’s leading licensed sword retailer, The Knight’s Vault, will showcase its range of unique gifts at Dundee’s Christmas Market for the first time from Friday 8th – Saturday 23rd December. The Knight’s Vault is the UK’s only Outlander sword retailer and specialises in exclusive custom-made swords, […]
Spend £75 or more on Gift Vouchers and receive a FREE personalised heraldic surname history print worth £22!* To view the surname history print, click here. *The Surname History Print will be in the name of the card holder making the purchase. If you would like a different name please state this in the ‘order notes’ […]
It’s that time of year again. Every year it gets harder and harder to find that unique gift for the loved one who has everything. Or maybe you’re the one who is impossible to buy for and need some inspiration for your letter to Santa. Either way, The Knights Vault is the perfect place for […]
The Jacobite risings were a series of revolutions between 1688 and 1746 and played an important part in Scotland’s history. The Jacobites were a group of mainly Scottish Highlanders who wanted to return the exiled James II of England and VII of Scotland, and his descendants of House Stuart, to the throne of Great Britain. […]
Custom-made swords will be made locally due to increase in demand Scotland’s leading licensed sword seller, The Knight’s Vault, has launched a bespoke sword-making service in Edinburgh due to popular demand. Local bladesmith Greg Marr will create exclusive custom-made swords for customers of The Knight’s Vault located on West Bow, Grassmarket. Greg is one of […]
Have you ever wondered what the knife is that is tucked into a Scotsman’s kilt hose? It is called a sgian dubh (ski-en doo) and, despite its size, it has great importance as part of the legacy and the history of the Scottish Highlanders and their way of life. Nowadays, the three-to-four inch single edged knife is used […]
This is a country which has been called many different names, a country which has survived numerous invasions and battles over the centuries, a country with a rich and complex history. The Romans named it Caledonia, the Gaels Alba, but today it is better known as Scotland. The Scotland of today has been shaped by […]
Ever visited our Grassmarket store? Then you’ve probably met our shop manager Charis Fleming! When she’s not working at The Knight’s Vault, you can usually find Charis making her own blades. Did we mention she’s Scotland’s only female bladesmith? We caught up with Charis to find a bit more about her and her passion for […]