second sgain dubh--a commission

**george7** · 26th August 08, 08:33 PM

Great work! You should set up shop at the highland games.

**DWFII** · 27th August 08, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by georgeblack7

Great work! You should set up shop at the highland games.

Thanks.

I'm not set up to make knives and I have zero knowledge of blacksmithing/bladework. Because of both these factors I can't make these for anything worth my time. It's got to be a part time thing or hobby at most for me.

But that's why I posted in DIY...to illustrate that even someone like myself...ignorant and re-inventing the wheel at every step...can make serviceable and even pleasing gear for themselves.

Of course, there are bound to be prototypes that you may not be satisfied with. After 35+ years of making boots and shoes (and doing other leather work) I am embarrassed to show the original sheath I made for the first sgian dubh. I quietly tossed that one in the trash.