I just finished another sgain dubh and sheath thought that I would share the pictures with the board I think I'll keep this one Caribou handle poured pewter bolster and high carbon sheffield blade
Last edited by Joe Gondek; 19th June 06 at 02:45 PM.
I'm an 18th century guy born into the 20th century and have been dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century. We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing"
That's awesome sgain dubh!
Very nice!!!
Joe, That's a sweet litle sgian! It reminds me of the Scottish "utility" knives of old (some styles you might be interested in recreating!). The image is from "The Scottish Dirk", by James D. Forman, Historical Arms Series No. 26:
Brian "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
I,m really into the 18th and early 19th century and try to give the stuff I build and old time feel and pantina I also have and use that booklet as a reference
I am very impressed with your work, but especially struck by your sheath.
Glen McGuire A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.
Nice work. It's so refreshing to see the warmth of a hand made knife, rather than the usual lifeless ubiquitous mass-produced items. Thank you, Scott Gilmore
I don't have a sgian dubh yet, but, here is the dirk I bought at last years Richmond Highland Games and Celtic festival for $20.00.
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