DIY Sgian Dubh 2.0

[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?

[Nathan]

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

Drill hole - not too big, fill hole with glue, insert tang (tap in with rubber mallet), clean up excess glue, let dry. The tang goes down to the big curve in the antler.

[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!

[MacGumerait]

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.

That is sweet and quite a respectable sgian , well done !!

I was wondering about the comfort level . I have an antler handle sgian that I ground off some on the back , exactly as you stated for the same reason . I didn't have a bench grinder ... so I clamped the sgian down and used a hand held drill with a grinding bit . Worked pretty well ... if that's any help .

Of course , as you said , after wearing it at the pub for hours you forgot it was there . I can relate to that , after hours at the pub ... I forget my shoes are there .

All kidding aside , that is a fine sgian indeed , nice work !

[Nathan]

That is sweet and quite a respectable sgian , well done !!

I was wondering about the comfort level . I have an antler handle sgian that I ground off some on the back , exactly as you stated for the same reason . I didn't have a bench grinder ... so I clamped the sgian down and used a hand held drill with a grinding bit . Worked pretty well ... if that's any help .

Of course , as you said , after wearing it at the pub for hours you forgot it was there . I can relate to that , after hours at the pub ... I forget my shoes are there .

All kidding aside , that is a fine sgian indeed , nice work !

Antler is easy enough to grind, but like I said, the steel bolster extends past the handle a bit and it would be great to make that flush. Do you think a grinding drill bit is up for the task of shaving 3 mm of steel all around?

[MacGumerait]

Yes , I think you will be okay with grinding the steel . There are many grinding wheel drill bits that will easily grind metal .

Here is a pic that is similar to what you need :



There are many different types of these wheel bits , it depends on the hardness of the stone as to it's use . You should be able to pick one up at a local hardware store , check the info on the package to make sure it will grind metal .

Hope this helps , Cheers Mike .

[Nathan]

Yes , I think you will be okay with grinding the steel . There are many grinding wheel drill bits that will easily grind metal .

Here is a pic that is similar to what you need :



There are many different types of these wheel bits , it depends on the hardness of the stone as to it's use . You should be able to pick one up at a local hardware store , check the info on the package to make sure it will grind metal .

Hope this helps , Cheers Mike .

Thanks and happy birthday!