New custom sgian dubh

**Dale-of-Cedars** · 14th November 11, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Heaviness is a legitimate concern for any full tang sgian... would any of the knife makers or owners of such knives be able to comment on how to deal with that issue?

The makers of the low-cost Colt narrowed the profile of the handle, but I still only let the last 1/3 show above my hosetop. Don't want it flipping out.

**CMcG** · 15th November 11, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by Dale-of-Cedars

The makers of the low-cost Colt narrowed the profile of the handle, but I still only let the last 1/3 show above my hosetop. Don't want it flipping out.

Yes, I actually have that Colt sgian

Without the butt cap and profiling on the hose side though, it doesn't have quite the same look as the OP, does it?

**MacLowlife** · 15th November 11, 06:18 AM

I just caught on that the profile of the handle might contribute to its staying in place. But might that be better managed ( handled?) by making it concave towards the middle? Or maybe a ripple effect of three ridges separated by two indentations? I know that is getting away from the simplicity of the design and maybe some of its beauty, but might that help the weight issue?

Otherwise, I think the simplest solution for a heavy knife is probably a tighter garter. If one wanted to get elaborate, a flat patch worn on the other side (under the sock cuff) could keep the garter from pinching by distributing the force over a wider area.

**ShaunMaxwell** · 15th November 11, 07:14 AM

Received the sgian in the mail last night.

The maker did a good job, though it's a bit thicker than I'd envisioned (11/16" or .6875") and a good deal heavier. I'm not saying that it's unworkable as a sgian, but I fear that the weight and thickness might make it a bit uncomfortable to wear for long for a small framed guy like me. Perhaps a bigger guy could pull it off.

At any rate, it's a nice piece of work.

Thanks for the comments.

SM

**saxandpipes** · 15th November 11, 10:38 AM

Gorgeous!

Cheers,

Michael

**Rab Gordon** · 17th November 11, 04:26 AM

That is a nice design, and obviously very well made.
I've been toying with ideas and designs for a full tang Sgian myself for some time but, as others have mentioned, have been concerned about weight and balance.
Maybe someday I'll give one a try, but I think I'd be hard pressed to come up with something as nice as Drac's.

**piperdbh** · 17th November 11, 09:37 AM

Red and black are my college colors. I wouldn't mind having a knife like that.

**Geoff Withnell** · 17th November 11, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Yes, I actually have that Colt sgian

Without the butt cap and profiling on the hose side though, it doesn't have quite the same look as the OP, does it?

I actually have one as well, but I had Steve at Oconokee leatherworks make a molded leather sheath for it. Unfortunately, Steve isn't taking any more orders at this time.