Sgian dhu II

[Valencian Kilted]

COMING BACK TO THE ORIGINAL QUESTION,.... I RECOMMAND RAB GORDON'S ... AND I'M ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR ONE!!!!

¡Salud!

T O N O

[David Thornton]

Ok Mike, now I'm really curious, what type of guns?
As a favor to a friend, I bought a SXS many years ago. When I took it out to see what I had, I learned it was a Charles Ingram (excelant Scottish shotgun builder). Knowing who held the rights to the name, I shot out an email and found out it was a high grade custom order originally delivered in 1909.

VK, corresponding with Rab now.

David

[Mike S]

I've got everything from 1700 Flintlocks (I actually live a stones throw from famous custom historical firearms maker Larry Williams, who's home is located on part of the 4000 acre area of land that belonged to my ancestor Colonel William Edwards who helped found this part of Western KY) to ultra modern firearms of the errr...shall we say assault variety. I also have a huge selection of antique blades and miltaria. In fact I used to co own a shop in Dallas that dealt in fine military antiques so I've been at it awhile and have the stock pile to show for it!
By the way, although I am of decidedly proud and honorable Southern stock in all regards, I'm not of the redneck persuasion should anyone form a stereotype in their imaginations.
Yes, your Ingram is almost on par with a fully Bespoke Holland and Holland or other super fine quality shotgun. Charled Ingram is one of the most coveted and collected makers of Hunting arms made in Britain. Hope you hung on to it, if you actually went ahead and gave it to your pal, let me ask "need any more best friends"?!

[Mike S]

I realize I'm a bit late contributing these Sgian options, however this might help anyone perusing this thread looking for a good quality alternative for use as a sgian, at a good price.

They are not traditional Sgians, but are 19th Century boot knife repros that are the right size, and would make really nice Sgians in my opinion. They are made from quality materials, and feature nice Solingen German blades as well:

[David Thornton]

How about this boot knife as a sgian? I am thinking about iusing this as the basis for my dress sgian. Probably will have a damascus blade. Might go with a burled handle, dark, haven't decided on species.
Any other thoughts?

http://www.bladesmith.co.uk/image_gallery_page_2.html

David

[Iolaus]

How about this boot knife as a sgian? I am thinking about iusing this as the basis for my dress sgian. Probably will have a damascus blade. Might go with a burled handle, dark, haven't decided on species.
Any other thoughts?

http://www.bladesmith.co.uk/image_gallery_page_2.html

David

The fact that it's a double edge might be a problem, but I think it's an awesome looking knife.

[Mike S]

David,
That would make an exceptional looking, modern Sgian. It looks very well made and of quality materials too. I'd certainly wear one, and if need be, you could grind the left edges down slightly (fortunately it has a very shallow edge, so we aren't talking about removing a lot of metal, or distorting the shape of the blade) to eliminate the double edged element and make it "street legal".