Show Us Your Blades

**DWFII** · 13th July 11, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

Oh my goodness, that is SWEET!!

Thank you!

Of course I'm not a knifemaker but It turned out pretty nice. there's a little sterling celtic knot on the top of the ivory pommel.

**Downunder Kilt** · 13th July 11, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by DWFII

A sgian dubh I made for a customer but I have one nearly identical (the prototype) that I wear.

Wart hog Ivory and Gabon ebony. Pewter and silver appointments.

Simply superb DWFII, not only fine footwear but a sgian dubh or 2 in to the mix. The contrast of the materials, both colour and texture, and the attention to detail is really something

**DWFII** · 13th July 11, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Simply superb DWFII, not only fine footwear but a sgian dubh or 2 in to the mix. The contrast of the materials, both colour and texture, and the attention to detail is really something

Thank you for the kind words and consideration.

And my two sporrans, my belts --day and dress. And my wife made both pairs of my tartan hose and many of my shirts.

Which I was going to post in the "show us your hose" thread. If I get the chance.

**CMcG** · 13th July 11, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by DWFII

Thank you for the kind words and consideration.

And my two sporrans, my belts --day and dress. And my wife made both pairs of my tartan hose and many of my shirts.

Which I was going to post in the "show us your hose" thread. If I get the chance.

A multi-talented pair you are. Please do post your hose as well!

**CMcG** · 16th August 11, 04:40 PM

Here is an interesting alternative to a blade:

**Woodsheal** · 22nd August 11, 10:41 AM

Many of you have seen these before, but since it's a blade thread...!

"Cup and Ring" basket hilt broadsword from Armour Class:

...and the original it's based upon:

Dirks by Warren Halstead (L) and Glenn McClain (R):

Sgian achlais by Glenn McClain:

Antler grip sgian dubh by Joe Gondek:

**azwildcat96** · 22nd August 11, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Sgian achlais by Glenn McClain:

Couldn't help but notice the belt clip on this one...Makes me think of the possible attachment point for a sgian dubh outside the hose (as discussed in another thread).

**CMcG** · 22nd August 11, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Many of you have seen these before, but since it's a blade thread...!

I don't think I've seen most of those... thanks for posting

**Woodsheal** · 22nd August 11, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by azwildcat96

Couldn't help but notice the belt clip on this one...Makes me think of the possible attachment point for a sgian dubh outside the hose (as discussed in another thread).

It also works great hanging in the armpit (hence the name!) of one's waistcoat:

The knife actually belongs to my wife. When in period camp garb, it's her utility blade, and she hangs it on her waist belt that holds her arisaid in place.

**English Bloke** · 22nd August 11, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Here is an interesting alternative to a blade:

I couldn't trust myself not to lose my phone if it was shoved in my sock. MY phone isn't just a phone, it's a whole personal admin storage system. AND it's got all my holiday snaps on it.

And to think I used to mock those who carried a filofax (remember them?). Mind £120 for a diary come address book was a bit OTT, especially in the eighties.