I have a new batch of photos - I revisited my methods, and made an alignment jig, and increased my guide holes to 4.
the new runs are perfect!.

Kept the design the same as per advice, and did some fill on my first prototype.
Also have a 3rd mild steel blade as it's a little easier to work than the stainless. Although when I took the photo's this one still had MDF stuck in the design from the molding process (the yellow stuff)

Top: original with epoxy and graphite fill (sparkles in the sun)
Middle: 2nd attempt with better alignment
Bottom: mild steel blade - with MDF still stuck in the detailing.
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Freshly cracked mold - very happy!
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Casting sgian dubh MK-II
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The new methods in use
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Positioning the tang - took a bit of patience
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I'm also working on a blunt, mini-sgian dubh for my little nephew as he will be kitted up as well. Planning on making an acrylic handle to lighten it up so he doesn't loose it from his tiny socks. I have filled similar designs before in the same resin, so it should match, but will adopt a 2nd colour tone according to whatever it's placed against.
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