My new sgian

[Caradoc]

My only complaint with it is that the carving is on the "wrong" side of the handle, unless you wear it in your left sock.

Still, like the others have said, it's a great deal for $30.

What he said.

As I've mentioned in previous threads, I like functional knives, and I'll not be one of those putting a fake "sgian" into my stocking simply to look like I'm carrying one.

This looks like a steal for $30, as long as it'll hold an edge.

[SoldierSpike]

Ok knife. It is Pakistani. Some don't like **** steel, but I've made alot of money over the years by selling **** steel. The important thing is do YOU like it. Once it's in your hands. play with it. How's the heft? Does it feel sturdy? If YOU like it, that's all that matters. So what if it's not the greatest steel in the world, I mean it's only a sock knife. It is only a ceremonial part of your outfit right? Or do you want a REAL weapon? Simple questions that only you can answer.

How can you tell it's **** steel?

[Caradoc]

Or do you want a REAL weapon?

I wouldn't classify a sgian dubh as a "weapon." It's a tool.

[neo71665]

I'm certainly not a knife nerd, but I think it looks great. My only complaint with it is that the carving is on the "wrong" side of the handle, unless you wear it in your left sock. I like wearing my sgian dubh with the blade toward the rear, so that when I reach down and draw it I'm holding it correctly. If you wore this one with the carving facing out you'd have to turn it around in your hand when you draw it.

Still, like the others have said, it's a great deal for $30.

Andrew.

I had planned on sanding the handle down and redoing the "basketweave". Might even do something else as I got some new toys to play with in the woodshop.

I also dont see a blade this small as a weapon and only as a tool.

[Arlen]

I think that as long as you like it, that's all that matters.
if you want to use it as a tool, be sure it holds an edge. If it doesn't, just use it for dress occasions and save to spring for one that you can use.

[Andrew Green]

That does look pretty good.
I'd put an edge on it. If it is carbon steel instead of stainless, well, you've got a decent head start (carbon steel is better for blades in my opinion, though treated and tempered stainless can make a fine knife).
I am still on the hunt for a sgian with good edge keeping. I've got my dresser, and I like it, like the handle style... but I don't like the idea of dress blades myself. I for one like the idea of functional, even if it is never needed.
Just me though.

Have fun with this piece!

[neo71665]

Well It has came and I'm working on putting an edge on it as we speak. The blade is not stainless and being a PITA at sharping. I think its a pretty good deal for a ok knife.