Show off your sgian dhu!

**Nick** · 14th February 06, 08:03 PM

Sgeans come in many shapes and sizes (and spellings!) This is a thread to show of your sgian dhu (and dirk, as well).

This is mine, it's a limited William Lloyd I got at the MN renfaire a few years ago. The blade is a Sheffield, the etching is on the other side of the blade (Lloyd does handlework). I love it, but at some point I need to make myself a day sgian. The thistlehead on this one has little prongs that are fragile.

**mbhandy** · 14th February 06, 08:16 PM

Now that is a great handle.

But envey will get you no where> :mrgreen:

MrBill

**Andrew Breecher** · 14th February 06, 08:29 PM

A very simple day sgian dhub. I like the understatedness of it, since it's simply a utility knife, but I do have to say the carving on yours, Nick, is incredible.

Andrew.

**Jeremiah** · 14th February 06, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew Breecher

A very simple day sgian dhub. I like the understatedness of it, since it's simply a utility knife, but I do have to say the carving on yours, Nick, is incredible.

Andrew.

There is a simple beauty in the grain of the wood, almost a subtle work of art by the Creator.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 14th February 06, 08:36 PM

Nick, yours is a very finely crafted tool, and I like the scrollwork on the handle, but Andrew, for me that rubbed, oiled, plain wood handle is gorgeous. Something about the simple beauty of it.

**John M.** · 14th February 06, 08:44 PM

Ok, this is what is in my sock until I can get a sgian dhub.
My damascus bladed butterfly knife.

**Nick** · 15th February 06, 08:20 AM

Andrew, that's a beautiful knife! It's also just what I'm looking for for day wear. I want to make my own, but may I ask where you got yours? Also, what's the pommel cap made of? I'm not sure from the picture.