DIY Sgian Dubh 2.0

[ASinclair]

I like it. Good job Nathan! What did you use for the pommel? Is it metal or wood?

[rtown]

Very nice, great craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[Nathan]

I like it. Good job Nathan! What did you use for the pommel? Is it metal or wood?

The pommel is a stone I collected at False Bay Beach in Cape Breton and adorned with a brass maple leaf. This maple leaf and the matching one on the scabbard were a set of cuff links.

VERY nice. I love the detail on the pommel. Is the antler comfortable against your leg? I've always liked the look, but worried it would rub me raw.

It could be more comfortable but I'm hearty. Actually, it's the bolster, rather than the antler that protrudes a little much. If I had a metal grinder, I might make it flush. I could also smooth the backside of the antler in the process. Those two steps would make it very comfortable but for now, it's just fine. I wore it last night to the pub for hours and forgot it was there.

[creagdhubh]

Wow! Well done, Nathan!

[CMcG]

Nathan showed me this sgian last night and I agree that it is quite an upgrade over version 1.0

[Carlo]

When I read the title I thought you made a sgian with a USB-memory stick

I like your "new" sgian.

[Nathan]

When I read the title I thought you made a sgian with a USB-memory stick

I like your "new" sgian.

I think that would be more of a shiv than a sgian. ;)

[Half Scot Half Pole]

Very nice. How do you mount the shiv, I mean the tang, into the antler, and how deep does the tang go?

[McMurdo]

Sorry I missed you guys last night I was thinking about showing up just too many irons in the fire. Though the sgian dubh looks great Nathan I too think it would be a tad uncomfortable. Overall a great wee knife though.

[Dileasgubas]

I, too, hand my hands on this little darlin' but had to give it back to its owner. A very nice (and unique) piece!