Hi,

Today was the first time that I've used stag horn for my Sgian Dubh handles, the farmer next door makes sticks (Shepherd crooks mainly) and gave some much needed advice on working with antler and horn. I'm quite pleased with the results, especially the way the Highland Cow horn has a translucent, almost jewel like look on the pommel of the bottom Sgian although the photo doesn't show it at all well.


Sgian Dubhs using stag horn which we've collected on walks on the hill above our house.
Top ~ with Culloden bog oak, brass top pin, Damascus blade
Middle ~ with ebony, Damascus blade
Bottom ~ with Highland cow horn, Damascus blade

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Other recent Sgian Dubhs