Sgian Don't

[ccga3359]

OK at a pub last night kilted, a lovely young lady came over to discuss my "weapon". Since I don't care to carry a Sgian Duhb, I was wondering if anyone could pint me to the scources of Sgian Don'ts. So that in future when another young lady asks this, I will be able to produce this and offer her assistance to open her bottle for her.

[Phil E. Begg]

Rab Gordon makes a nice Sgian Brew:

https://www.lochnessorigins.com/acat...gian_Dubh.html

I am currently waiting a custom job from him. Beautiful work.


Phil

[ccga3359]

That's what I was looking for but these are a bit pricey though. Those Damascus steel blades are also intriquing also. How is the pattern produced?
Oh, and thanks Phil.

[The Supreme Canuck]

How is the pattern produced?

Two pieces of steel - one with high carbon content and one with low - are placed one on top of the other. The blacksmith then folds the two pieces of steel over each other again and again.

Or so is my understanding. I absolutely expect to be corrected.

[twinkletowz]

I thought that you handled yourself really well given the tenacity of that nice young lady.

[LK-13]

Two pieces of steel - one with high carbon content and one with low - are placed one on top of the other. The blacksmith then folds the two pieces of steel over each other again and again.

Or so is my understanding. I absolutely expect to be corrected.

actually your quite correct.
alternating pieces of Steel of differing grades is forge welded, then folded or twisted, forge welded again and so on.
the differing grades of steel give the finished blade the necessary hardness to take and hold an edge but leave it flexible enough not to break under hard use or battle.

the dark and light alternating grain look is brought out of the blade by treating it with a mild acid solution.

[AllenJ]

Two pieces of steel - one with high carbon content and one with low - are placed one on top of the other. The blacksmith then folds the two pieces of steel over each other again and again.

Or so is my understanding. I absolutely expect to be corrected.

You are pretty close

Though I really hate Wikipedia, this will give you a general indication of how its done:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_steel

[The Supreme Canuck]

You are pretty close

Though I really hate Wikipedia, this will give you a general indication of how its done:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_steel

Well, thankee.

[BEEDEE]

At the risk of being slapped by a moderator, I have to ask - Are you sure a sgian dubh was the weapon she was referring to?

Brian

[Livingston]

Our newest mod also makes a great sgian don't. You might check with Panache.