Craftsman and
arms makers to
Clan Mackintosh
Long has thou lov’d an’ trusted us fairly!
Charlie, Charlie, wha wadna follow thee?
King o’ the Highland hearts, bonnie Charlie
|
The Noble Family were Septs to the Clan Mackintosh and
were well known for fine knife and sword making.
According to the Mackintosh Clan histories, the first of
which was compiled about 1500, the progenitor of the
family was Shaw or Seach, a son of Macduff, Earl of Fife,
who, for his assistance in quelling a rebellion among the
inhabitants of Moray, was presented by King Malcolm IV
with the lands of Petty and Breachly and the forestry
of Strathearn, being made also constable of the castle
of Inverness. There is also mention of a fine dirk and
Claymore, double handed sword, made by a James Noble,
given in recognition of the help provided.
We continue this fine tradition still today at James Noble
and our knives are given as gifts and are admired and
coveted around the world. |
