Sgian Don't

**ccga3359** · 25th March 07, 08:14 AM

OK at a pub last night kilted, a lovely young lady came over to discuss my "weapon". Since I don't care to carry a Sgian Duhb, I was wondering if anyone could pint me to the scources of Sgian Don'ts. So that in future when another young lady asks this, I will be able to produce this and offer her assistance to open her bottle for her.

**Phil E. Begg** · 25th March 07, 09:19 AM

Rab Gordon makes a nice Sgian Brew:

https://www.lochnessorigins.com/acat...gian_Dubh.html

I am currently waiting a custom job from him. Beautiful work.

Phil

**ccga3359** · 25th March 07, 09:25 AM

That's what I was looking for but these are a bit pricey though. Those Damascus steel blades are also intriquing also. How is the pattern produced?
Oh, and thanks Phil.

**BEEDEE** · 25th March 07, 09:38 AM

At the risk of being slapped by a moderator, I have to ask - Are you sure a sgian dubh was the weapon she was referring to?

Brian

**Livingston** · 25th March 07, 09:44 AM

Our newest mod also makes a great sgian don't. You might check with Panache.

**The Supreme Canuck** · 25th March 07, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

How is the pattern produced?

Two pieces of steel - one with high carbon content and one with low - are placed one on top of the other. The blacksmith then folds the two pieces of steel over each other again and again.

Or so is my understanding. I absolutely expect to be corrected.

**twinkletowz** · 25th March 07, 09:58 AM

I thought that you handled yourself really well given the tenacity of that nice young lady.

**McMurdo** · 25th March 07, 10:05 AM

I missed her was she there when I left or was this alot later? Grant maybe you could make one yourself I knoww there are some threads in the DIY section about sgian dubh's that could most likely be applied to sgian dont's. BTW how is the argylle in the light?

**ccga3359** · 25th March 07, 10:33 AM

Shortly after, I guess it was a divide and conquer sort've thing.
As for making my own I do have some choice cherry seasoning (collecting dust) in the garage, but that would be way down on my priority list.
The argyle is most assuredly green and would surely go well with saffron.