New Sgain Dubhs in stag horn

**Rab Gordon** · 30th October 06, 03:21 PM

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

Rab
Other recent Sgian Dubhs

**Panache** · 30th October 06, 03:26 PM

Rab,

Those look wonderful! It's always a treat to see what latest pieces you have created.

Cheers

**Robin** · 30th October 06, 03:31 PM

ARGH!!!!

Awesome

**O'Neille** · 30th October 06, 03:35 PM

MMMMMmmmmmm, Niiiiiice! are they full round or flattened on the back of the handle? O'Neille

**Rab Gordon** · 30th October 06, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by O'Neille

MMMMMmmmmmm, Niiiiiice! are they full round or flattened on the back of the handle? O'Neille

They're smoothed and polished on the backs to be comfortable to wear but more natural looking than a flattened surface.
The pieces of antler that I chose, especially on the top two Sgians were naturally more oval than round where they meet the blades which helped a great deal.
I'll try to get somemore photos tomorrow,
Rab

**switchblade5984** · 30th October 06, 04:07 PM

2 questions.....

are you selling these?

and where did you get the blades?

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 30th October 06, 06:57 PM

Fabulous as always Rab! Those look outstanding.

**MacTavishOfJapan** · 30th October 06, 07:01 PM

Rab, as ever these are wonderful! One day I will get one!!!!

**Rab Gordon** · 31st October 06, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by O'Neille

MMMMMmmmmmm, Niiiiiice! are they full round or flattened on the back of the handle? O'Neille

Here's a photo of the backs

Rab

**Rab Gordon** · 31st October 06, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by switchblade5984

2 questions.....
are you selling these?
and where did you get the blades?

One of them will be available as 2 of them were made to order.

These particular blades were ones that I re-worked from blanks, I sell both the blanks and the finished blades from my web site, more photos and details about the blades here

Rab