Rib handled Sgian dubh

[Nathan]

Not sure if this has to go in the weapons sub forum or here. It is a DIY so I thought this was more appropriate. Anyway, if it's in the wrong place, mods, please move the thread and accept my apologies.

I made the sgian dubh's handle out of a beef rib and then mounted a nice black stone on the end. I added some leather detailing and used the same leather on the sheath. It's a little rough but I like it.

diy rib sgian.jpgDIY rib sgian and sheath.jpgdiy sgian.jpgsgian dubh.jpg

[frank_a]

Nicely done!

[TheOfficialBren]

Very nice, Nathan!

[GrainReaper]

I like that the shape of the rib so nicely lends itself to its place in ones hose.

What was your prep of the bone? A boil in bleach? Or some other process to preserve the bone without it stinking bad in short order.

[Dale Seago]

I like the handle shape. Looks great!

[Bluescelt]

Good choice. Bone is also good for carving detail.

[Nathan]

I like that the shape of the rib so nicely lends itself to its place in ones hose.

What was your prep of the bone? A boil in bleach? Or some other process to preserve the bone without it stinking bad in short order.

A couple of years ago I wanted to make some bones (the musical instrument), also known as clappers. I made two sets. All I did was soak the bones in bleach for a couple of days and then rinced the bleach residue off by pouring a kettle full of boiling water over them in a colander. I sacrificed one of these bones for the sgian dubh project.

Good choice. Bone is also good for carving detail.

I really don't know anything about how to carve detail into bone. It sounds like it would be cool. I don't know if I have the right tools on hand or how to go about it.It would be cool to try.

[Madpiper1130]

Very nicely done.

[rlh2]

Very nice! Where did the blade come from?

[creagdhubh]

Well done, Nathan. I'll never look at ribs the same way again.