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27th December 12, 05:38 PM
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Making a sgian achlain (gesundhiet)
Was hunting around the internet trying to find an armpit dagger. Lots out there, but just spent a pretty penny for a murdoch pistol so no more toys for a while.
Was cleaning out the man cave (well grotto, anyway) and spied an old period butter knife I've never used.
It has a pretty hefty blade.
Here is phase 1.
Straightened out the top and smoothed it. (With a dremel tool)
I'll cut off the bottom to make a wedge shape this weekend.
More later...
Konn
Last edited by Guinach; 27th December 12 at 06:02 PM.
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27th December 12, 06:00 PM
#2
Off to an excellent start -- I'm looking forward to seeing how it progresses!!
"It's all the same to me, war or peace,
I'm killed in the war or hung during peace."
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27th December 12, 06:02 PM
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Here is the model, among others...
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28th December 12, 07:20 AM
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Great idea! I have a number of period table knives like that in our camp chest. May have to sacrifice one of them....
Brian
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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30th December 12, 10:28 AM
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Phase 2
Did some more shaping of the blade.
Smoothed and began shaping the edge, which will take some time because the blade is pretty thick.
I'll start working on the scabbard as well.
and here is Phase 3
the almost final product.
Grinded the edge down to something serviceable if not yet sharp. Shaped the point. Polished all the metal with brick dust, olive oil and a leather strap to get most of the grinding marks out.
A dozen events or so, and the grinding marks will be gone and the olive oil/brick dust gives it a great gunmetal-gray patina.
Konn
Last edited by Guinach; 30th December 12 at 03:49 PM.
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30th December 12, 03:52 PM
#6
Total Cost,
$0.00 since everything needed was already lying around and just re-purposed an unused knife.
!!
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1st January 13, 07:48 AM
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Will you put the decorative file marks on the spine (typical of Scottish sgians)?
Brian
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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1st January 13, 08:09 AM
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 Originally Posted by Woodsheal
Will you put the decorative file marks on the spine (typical of Scottish sgians)?
Not purely decorative! As a weapon, they're designed to do maximum flesh damage when "inserted" between an enemy's ribs! 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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1st January 13, 09:35 AM
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I'm thinking about it.
I have to see if I have a file or grindstone that will make the cuts.
The other problem is the thickness of the blade. It's on the narrow side...
 
Might try putting on the false edge and shallower notches.
Last edited by Guinach; 1st January 13 at 04:22 PM.
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