Sgian Dubh

**Watson42** · 5th July 11, 05:17 PM

So this isn't actually mine, but rather my husband Andrew's. I think he spent about a month on it, working on his days off. The blade is spring steel, handle is oak that he stained, pommel and bolster are bronze.

Laying on the anvil out in the shed.

And the glamor shot, once he'd polished it all up

**CMcG** · 5th July 11, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Watson42

<snip> I think he spent about a month on it, working on his days off.

Worth every minute by the looks of it. Now how about a sheath?

**piperdbh** · 5th July 11, 06:08 PM

That's a fine blade. I really like the way the color of the bronze harmonizes with the oak.

**Watson42** · 5th July 11, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Worth every minute by the looks of it. Now how about a sheath?

I just asked. He doesn't have a sheath made yet and is debating kydex or leather. I've put my vote in for leather as I feel it would create a nice rustic look.

Piper, thank you! I will pass that along to him.

**sevenoaks** · 5th July 11, 06:41 PM

Very very nice. He must be proud of it. To me, anything made by your own hands must have special meaning for them. Congratulations on a labor of love. It looks great.