A couple of Sgian Dubhs

**MacGowan** · 18th August 12, 01:29 PM

Hi, This is my first post here.

My Daughter is soon to be wed. She and her fiance are very proud of their Celtic heritage. We're of Scot-Irish-Welsh decent. My soon to be Son in Law is Scot on both sides.

They want the wedding to be of a Celtic theme. I have been instructed that I am to wear a kilt if I intend to give the bride away, it is on order.

My future Son in Law was looking for a Sgian Dubh, but after purchasing his wedding kilt decided that he couldn't afford a nice one, and settled on one of the cheap knock-offs. I do custom rifle stock work, and decided to make him a presentable Sgian Dubh as a wedding gift , as well as a way of welcoming him to our family. He's a great guy, and worthy of the effort. My Daughter couldn't have found anyone better, IMO.

The research on these knives has opened up a whole new interest in my own Celtic heritage. I have joined The Scot forum, and as of today, this very interesting forum. I hope I am able to contribute something of use. If not, it is still very informative and interesting, and I intend to lurk.

The first two photos are of the one I made for, and presented to him.

The following three photos are of the one I decided to make for myself. The blades are inexpensive variations I found on-line , the handle is made from Ebony, White Ebony, Water Buffalo horn and German Silver.

Mine is made from an Elk Antler Tyne, Water Buffalo horn and German silver.

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**Friday** · 18th August 12, 03:46 PM

Those are not presentable they are outstanding. I wish I could afford to ask if you did custom orders. Since I retired do you think I could get my wife to work to pay for my kilt habit?

If you keep showing work of this quality you will be contributing a whole lot.