McMurdo - Nice blades. Are you left handed? The antler handle one seems made for the left hand.

Quote Originally Posted by beloitpiper View Post
James, I LOVE #2. That is gorgeous. Right now I only have one sgian dubh. It's a cheap one and it's served every purposed I've needed it for, but I'm thinking of getting an antler handle one.
Flattery, flattery! I love it! #2 is my oldest and was my only for the first three years of my kilt wear. I made it in 1969 in the hobby shop at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The Antler handle was from my 8th deer, if I have the count right. It is close to my personal favorite.

But #3, 5 and 6 are much better made. #5 and 6 are current favorites because of their story and the way that they fit my hand. They (3,5 & 6) don’t photograph well – they look much prettier in your hand.

I really don't have a "dress" sgian dubh, as the idea seems frivolous, and I think many of these look just fine for evening wear.

Thanks again!