If you're wanting something that can be worn in the evening, I'd tend avoid an antler handle (for the most part... I've seen exceptions). And I see no point in carrying a blade that isn't made of high quality steel able to take and hold and edge.

I never have a need to dress more formally than a charcoal tweed/waistcoat when kilted, so I've never opted for the traditional, bejeweled sgian. I think that something with simple, clean lines is probably the way to go unless you're really planning to wear something formal.

Here's a link to one of my favorites to wear when dressing up (to the limited extent I do): http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...an-dubh-59343/

Or something like this: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...eb-kilt-55158/

Or maybe even this: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...sitions-71347/

And here's one that might serve as an exception to the "antler handle for daywear only" rule of thumb:



Though you can't tell it from the photo, the handle is faceted so that it has six faces, with a bit of lapis mounted on the butt end.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!