Sgian with a different twist

**MNlad** · 23rd October 12, 04:29 PM

Well, actually more of a bend.

I decided a while back to take a little different approach on a sgian dubh. Tired of the little beasties slipping around all the time, I thought a bit more surface area in contact with my calf would help. Since the widest area of the package is usually the sheath, I grabbed some antler and a scrap of rosewood and fashioned the equivalent of a guard at the front of the hilt that matches the width of the sheath.

Added bonus—by using the portion of the antler just before it branched off, there is a bit of a curve that hugs the curve of my leg, so the handle doesn't get knocked about.

This thing stays planted, and is quite comfortable to boot.

**creagdhubh** · 23rd October 12, 04:46 PM

Nicely done!

**kiltedjoss** · 23rd October 12, 06:56 PM

Great work. Great pics. Thank you for sharing,

**KiltedDixon** · 23rd October 12, 07:23 PM

Beautiful!

**TheOfficialBren** · 23rd October 12, 07:58 PM

I am impressed. Very nice. I would wear that!

**cmcbeth** · 23rd October 12, 08:19 PM

LOVE the details. Well done!

**Chas** · 24th October 12, 01:57 AM

A very handsome knife indeed - and very well made!

Regards

Chas

**Spartan Tartan** · 24th October 12, 04:33 AM

Love the detail ON the blade. very well done.

**pugcasso** · 24th October 12, 05:42 AM

wow... that looks great - love that patterning in the blade (is that called a Damascus steel patterning?) The rosewood adds a nice buffer visual zone between handle and sheath.

**Tobus** · 24th October 12, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by pugcasso

wow... that looks great - love that patterning in the blade (is that called a Damascus steel patterning?) The rosewood adds a nice buffer visual zone between handle and sheath.

Yup, it looks like Damascus to me.

I love the pairing of Damascus steel with an antler handle. It has an old-world rugged look to it.