Looking for a sgian brew

[008kilts]

I use and carry a folding knife at all times. I am kilted daily and usually have it clipped to a kilt Strap. I would like to find a sgian brew with a blade that can be sharpened. Any ideas? Oh, I also don’t want a reasonable price.

[EagleJCS]

Just to clarify ... are you looking for a sgian dubh (the 3 to 4" fixed-blade knife that is usually carried in the top of the hose) or the bottle opener often found with a stag handle that is commonly referred to as a "sgian brew" and carried in place of the blade when one finds oneself in locations where fixed blades - even short ones - may not be permitted?

I have one of each. I ordered the knife from The British Shop early on in my kilting enthusiasm without really knowing much about what's available. It's one of the plastic-handled, plastic-sheathed clan crest knives with an imitation Cairngorm stone on the pommel. It holds an edge OK, but knowing what I know now, I would get a better knife with a leather sheath.

I found the bottle opener when I was at a Highland Games. I don't recall which Games nor the vendor. I've also seen combs and other non-knife accouterments handled for the hose-top, but they're much more rare than the bottle opener.

Most Highland outfitters will probably carry both. There are some specialists or hobbyists that you could order a custom job from.

[Richrail]

Try USAkilts. https://www.usakilts.com/stag-horn-sgian-dubh.html

[008kilts]

Just to clarify ... are you looking for a sgian dubh (the 3 to 4" fixed-blade knife that is usually carried in the top of the hose) or the bottle opener often found with a stag handle that is commonly referred to as a "sgian brew" and carried in place of the blade when one finds oneself in locations where fixed blades - even short ones - may not be permitted?

I have one of each. I ordered the knife from The British Shop early on in my kilting enthusiasm without really knowing much about what's available. It's one of the plastic-handled, plastic-sheathed clan crest knives with an imitation Cairngorm stone on the pommel. It holds an edge OK, but knowing what I know now, I would get a better knife with a leather sheath.

I found the bottle opener when I was at a Highland Games. I don't recall which Games nor the vendor. I've also seen combs and other non-knife accouterments handled for the hose-top, but they're much more rare than the bottle opener.

Most Highland outfitters will probably carry both. There are some specialists or hobbyists that you could order a custom job from.

Thanks,
008

[008kilts]

Just to clarify ... are you looking for a sgian dubh (the 3 to 4" fixed-blade knife that is usually carried in the top of the hose) or the bottle opener often found with a stag handle that is commonly referred to as a "sgian brew" and carried in place of the blade when one finds oneself in locations where fixed blades - even short ones - may not be permitted?

I have one of each. I ordered the knife from The British Shop early on in my kilting enthusiasm without really knowing much about what's available. It's one of the plastic-handled, plastic-sheathed clan crest knives with an imitation Cairngorm stone on the pommel. It holds an edge OK, but knowing what I know now, I would get a better knife with a leather sheath.

I found the bottle opener when I was at a Highland Games. I don't recall which Games nor the vendor. I've also seen combs and other non-knife accouterments handled for the hose-top, but they're much more rare than the bottle opener.

Most Highland outfitters will probably carry both. There are some specialists or hobbyists that you could order a custom job from.

Thanks, I am searching for a sgian with a sharp blade and bottle opener.
008kilts

[The Wizard of BC]

The Sgain I showed above is called "The Officer" and made by Gaelic Themes.
Here is the description from their web site.

"Modern version of an Ancient design.
"The Officer" Sgian Dubh is crafted from brass, wood and stainless steel. It is an Sgian Dubh of exceptional quality.]
The first recorder use of this type of utlity knife was in the Crimean War, but because of the cost & complexity of manufacture, it was always considered a gentlemans accessory.
The original had an corkscrew and hoof pick, however for modern day use we have replaced the pick with screwdriver and bottle opener.
Available in a choice of over 250 Crests
Supplied with a high quality leather sheath"

While the steel in this blade is not the quality of say a "Buck" knife it is far better than the average stainless of most Sgain. I have sharpened and honed mine until it will shave.
Both the bottle opener/screwdriver and the corkscrew work well. Although I do suggest you use the sheath when opening a bottle of wine to protect from a cut from the knife blade.

I have shipped these, without any problem, all over the world. I have never had a problem with customs.


The crests I currently have in stock are-

Rampant Lion
Scottish Thistle

X Marks
"Don't let the bastard grind you down"
Masonic

And
Wallace
MacDonald ClanRanald



This sgain is also available with a plain handle (No crest indentation) but it will be about 4 weeks to arrive.

$86.60cdn or approx. $55.93usd + shipping. I will need your mailing address to calculate the actual shipping cost.

If you wish, you can contact me via email - service@freedomkilts.com. Please include your mailing address and phone number and I will respond with a PayPal invoice.

[Orvis]

I use and carry a folding knife at all times. I am kilted daily and usually have it clipped to a kilt Strap. I would like to find a sgian brew with a blade that can be sharpened. Any ideas? Oh, I also don’t want a reasonable price.

Look on the KaBar web site for a bottle opener with a small knife-like handle. Voila! a sgian-brew that is adequate for day dress. I have one and they fit into the hose-top very well. If you need a dress one, well, you probably won't need a dress sgian-brew - if you're going to an affair in Highland evening dress, I have feeling that drinks and bottle openers will be available.

https://www.kabar.com/accessories/46

[The Wizard of BC]

Perhaps something along these lines.

[008kilts]

Perhaps something along these lines.

Thanks,
Where May this be found?

008

[The Wizard of BC]

Anyone with a Gaelic Themes Commercial account can get one of these for you.

I have them in stock but will need to know what crest you prefer. You can have them in a Clan/Family crest or one of the generic ones such as thistle, rampant lion.
You can have the X Marks crest in the center -



Or even the one on the right. - If you don't read Latin this says "Don't let the bastards grind you down".