Sgian Don't

**Amoskeag** · 22nd January 08, 08:06 PM

I had never heard of a Sgian Don't before. I think the idea is pretty neat. My tastes run to simplicity and I like the lines of that one. Your right about the parties, particularly if the folks are expecting a blade. You can hold court and just open bottles for people all night. But there should be a price, you get to sample the good stuff.
Bob

**Andrew Breecher** · 22nd January 08, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

That looks just great, Andrew. Where'd you get the opener?

I got mine at the local liquor store, but a quick search results in this page. They're known as "speed openers" or "bar blades" and are very common amongst bartenders.

Andrew.

**Tartan Hiker** · 23rd January 08, 09:01 AM

Excellent! Thanks, Andrew.

**BoldHighlander** · 23rd January 08, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by northernsky

So now is somebody going to market a Sgian Don't? I'd buy one--not being very handy in the cut and paste department...

Here are what Rab Gordon call's "Sgian Brews":
http://www.rainnea.com/safety-sgian-dubhs.htm

**djweso** · 23rd January 08, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew Breecher

I got mine at the local liquor store, but a quick search results in this page. They're known as "speed openers" or "bar blades" and are very common amongst bartenders.

Andrew.

Did cutting it down damage the strength of the opener at all?

BTW I thin you did an excellent job!

**Andrew Breecher** · 24th January 08, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by djweso

Did cutting it down damage the strength of the opener at all?

BTW I thin you did an excellent job!

Not that I've noticed - I've only opened a couple of bottles with it, but it's pretty strong steel to begin with. Besides, you don't need a lot of force to open a bottlecap.

Andrew.