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.
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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
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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!
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