Customizing a commercial sgian dubh?

[Navy87Guy]

That’s great to know…they seem like decent blades, but I know looks can be deceiving!

Hunting season is coming up…I’ll see if I can source my own antler before I start looking for other options.

[MurrayInGA]

I did something similar recently. Bought a cheap blade for the nickel silver fittings and ss blade and made my own wood handle and sheath. Came out nice. Would probably buy a nicer full tang blade if I were to do it again. Saw another thread on making a blade on here recently as well, will definitely try in the future. Best of luck!

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...w-sgian-97324/

[stickman]

I used to make sgians duhb and have more hand carved handles than I know what to do with. I can no longer make the blades due to age and ailments. If you can let me know what kind of pattern you want I'll see what I have and send you one for free. If the tang is too short you can solder on a piece of all thread. All my sgians were made with through tangs and fastened in place. with a nut. You can email me at bagpiper66@bellsouth.net
Stickman (Ray).

[Navy87Guy]

I used to make sgians duhb and have more hand carved handles than I know what to do with. I can no longer make the blades due to age and ailments. If you can let me know what kind of pattern you want I'll see what I have and send you one for free. If the tang is too short you can solder on a piece of all thread. All my sgians were made with through tangs and fastened in place. with a nut. You can email me at bagpiper66@bellsouth.net
Stickman (Ray).

Thanks for the offer - and sorry for the delayed reply. For some reason, I didn’t see it!

Let me get into the project and get the old handle off to see what the tang looks like. I’m not very confident in my brazing skills, but I might give it a shot!

[stickman]

Hi navy guy, stickman again. If you braze extra length onto your heat treated blade don't forget to put a heat sink between the heat source and the blade. I lay my blades on a fire brick and put a heavy piece of steel over the blade and all but about a half inch of the tang. Good luck

[Navy87Guy]

Hi navy guy, stickman again. If you braze extra length onto your heat treated blade don't forget to put a heat sink between the heat source and the blade. I lay my blades on a fire brick and put a heavy piece of steel over the blade and all but about a half inch of the tang. Good luck

See…you’re making me nervous again!

[stickman]

See…you’re making me nervous again!

navy guy, stickman again, If you are unsure how to braze extra length to your blade send it to me and I will do it for you. If you call me at 919-661-7368 if no answer leave a message. I don't know how to put pictures on here. But I could send you some handle pictures to your email. also what is the main color in your kilt, I try to match a stone to the kilt. The only thing I will charge is shipping.
stickman. Ray.