Sgian Dubh - Officer's Pattern

**Steve Ashton** · 6th July 13, 09:10 AM

This is the same as our own X Marks Sgain.

**English Bloke** · 6th July 13, 09:22 AM

I think you sheath looks better than mine. Apologies posting this in the wrong bit and thanks for moving the thread over to the correct forum.

**sydnie7** · 6th July 13, 09:37 AM

That's nice looking although my first thought (even before reading your confirmation) was "you'd be pulling against the sharpened edge to use that corkscrew!"

I do like the brass bits on yours vs. what looks to be chrome and black on the XMarks version. But I agree that the XMarks sheath is nicer... hmmm... if they're made to order I suppose one could mix and match?

Good useful choice, congrats on the selection and thanks for the detailed review and photos.

**Dale Seago** · 6th July 13, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by sydnie7

I do like the brass bits on yours vs. what looks to be chrome and black on the XMarks version. But I agree that the XMarks sheath is nicer... hmmm...

That's an effect of the lighting, the XMarks version is also brown wood and brass -- I have one.

English Bloke, excellent review!!

**Grizzly** · 6th July 13, 10:22 AM

I picked up an Xmarks sgian dubh when I visited Steve in Victoria. It's a lovely sgian and a marvellous reminder of my visit. Yours is identical apart from the clan badge and the sheath.

Um........so not identical doh!

Ahem.......As you were no 1

**Spartan Tartan** · 6th July 13, 12:49 PM

Great review and beautiful sgian!

**Liam** · 6th July 13, 05:39 PM

Simply leave it sheathed when using the cork screw.....

**NorseCelt** · 6th July 13, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

This is the same as our own X Marks Sgain.

Where does one find this sgian dubh?

**Standard** · 6th July 13, 08:12 PM

Steve has these sgain dubhs at his shop, and Rocky has them also. I got one a couple of years ago and an really pleased with mine. The corkscrew and screwdriver were very stiff at first, but with use have become smooth. I've opened one bottle with the corkscrew, and while operational is not the preferred method. The blade on mine has kept a nice edge, and since I actually use a knife as routine that is definitely to my liking. If you have as much luck with yours as I have mine English Bloke then you will really love this one!

**Steve Ashton** · 6th July 13, 09:53 PM

NorseCelt,

If you would like "A Rather Distinctive Sgain Dubh" please scroll down the Forum menu and find The X Market.

Or simply follow this link - http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=71982

I currently have three in stock with 12 more on order. I also have two without the crest recess if you prefer.

Please follow the directions in the thread regarding ordering.