decent quality sgian dhu

[hannism]

Hi everyone.

Is there such thing as a production sgian dhu that is actually decent? Or is there a custom knife maker that is known on the forums that can make a functional blade that is simple, not too ornate and would be able to match day wear?

While I was in the UK, I saw a few different models, but the steel looked cheap.

For the price being asked for these models, I just wondered if there was a better option made out of a decent steel like at least AUS8, 1095, S30V, etc?

Thanks for the advice.

[Geoff Withnell]

For casual day wear, I often wear this:

http://www.ltspecpro.com/Product/11SDT/SECRET_EDGE.aspx

Not very traditional, but it is a very effective tool. Thin enough to ride decently in the hose, as well.

[davidlpope]

I have two nice stag crown sgians from this maker:

http://www.scotiametalwork.com/page3.html

Real steel, real edge, real craftsmanship.

[Dughlas mor]

Another option. http://scottishsgiandubhs.com/ Comrie Crafts of Pitlochry, Scotland.

[ShaunMaxwell]

I've purchased three sgians from forum member Taygrd, and have been very pleased with them.

You can see his work here: https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Knives-118232621593669/

I've also had good luck with Adriaan Gerber (http://www.adriaangerberknives.com/index.html) and Michael Wise (http://www.angelfire.com/my/wisecust.../4Gallery.html) Scroll to the bottom to see Michael's version of the sgian.

Kind of depends on what your budget is.

Send me a PM if you'd like to see photo of mine.

Good luck,

SM

[GrainReaper]

I make my own, I've advanced to forging in lieu of stock removal, and I'm using better steel, I'm soon attempting my own Damascus (assuming I can successfully forge weld with just heat, hammer and muscle)

Here was my first decent attempt at a Sgian Dubh, driftwood handle and simple blade.. I wear it most every kilted outing

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...project-88616/