Could be a sgian dubh

**Woodsheal** · 15th November 07, 05:12 PM

A cool little knife that would work as a unique sgian dubh. You'd have to make your own sheath, though:

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(4ty...NUM=KNIFE-FT-T

**pipesndrumsnun** · 15th November 07, 05:15 PM

Cool! Are you getting one?

**Kilted in Maine** · 15th November 07, 06:47 PM

I actually like thier sgian dubh

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(4ty...UM=KNIFE-SGIAN

**ccga3359** · 15th November 07, 06:59 PM

I do like that one. too bad they don't take PayPal.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 15th November 07, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted in Maine

I actually like thier sgian dubh

Neat! I like the sgian, as well...I've never seen one quite like it before!

**TheSp8** · 15th November 07, 07:42 PM

I love Track and they have been good to work with the few times I've ordered from them. I really like that patch knife.

YMOS,
Tony

**Casper** · 18th November 07, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted in Maine

I actually like thier sgian dubh

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(4ty...UM=KNIFE-SGIAN

That's the one I have. I'd suggest saving your pennies or making something yourself.

- Its not flat on one side, so it sticks out a bit
- Its a LOT darker wood than is pictured
- The sheath is VERY thick (leather-covered wood)
- Blade is VERY dull. Except for the point.

I still use it, but not after stripping off the varnish and sanding one of the sides down flat. After that, its acceptable as its a bit different than a standard sgian, sticks out a bit, and the end cap actually has a 3-D molded crown on it. Looks rather nice, until you pull it out. As long as you have some decent sized flashes, the bulky sheath isn't TOO noticable.

However, for the $30-35 you'll be paying for it, and the work it took to make it appear better... i'd be inclined to just make my next one myself. Then, at least, you'd have a blade that can actually cut.

**TheKiltedWonder** · 18th November 07, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Casper

- Blade is VERY dull. Except for the point.

Don't get me wrong. I understand that it seems dumb to many who view the knife as a tool to have a knife that can't cut, but isn't it kinda normal for a sgian dubh to be intentionally left dull like that? It isn't meant as a tool anymore (discounting the sgian brew); it's ceremonial for many (though, I'm guessing not to you). But isn't it normal to find a dull sgian?

**James MacMillan** · 18th November 07, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by TheKiltedWonder

Don't get me wrong. I understand that it seems dumb to many who view the knife as a tool to have a knife that can't cut, but isn't it kinda normal for a sgian dubh to be intentionally left dull like that? It isn't meant as a tool anymore (discounting the sgian brew); it's ceremonial for many (though, I'm guessing not to you). But isn't it normal to find a dull sgian?

I sure can't speak for anyone else, but a knife that can't be used is an ornament, and would never be carried by me. If I can't use it, what good is it? Is it then just a piece of jewellry?

In your mind is the sgian dubh just like a ring on your finger or a necklace around your neck?

**Andrew Breecher** · 19th November 07, 10:12 AM

I have two sgian dubhs (sgians dubh?), both of which came dull, and both of which I filed and sharpened. I use my sgian dubh all the time as a utility knife when I wear it. It always comes in handy, and keeps me from having to root in my sporran for my Swiss Army knife.

Andrew.