New sgian from DWFII

**DTrain** · 20th December 08, 03:13 PM

I am the proud owner of a new sgian. After seeing DWFII 's work in the DIY thread, I was intrigued and asked about one for myself. After some consideration, I commissioned him to make one for me.

It has turned out better than I expected. This is an ebony wood handle with warthog tusk ivory pommel. The celtic medallion is inlaid in the handle. The blade is damascus steel. It came with an elephant leather sheath and a beautiful presentation box.

This is an outstanding knife and a beautiful one, at that. It is undoubtedly the nicest kilt accessory I own and a marvel. DWFII really came through with a fantastic work of art, so naturally I had to show it off here. His talent is amazing.

**Standard** · 20th December 08, 03:53 PM

Nice, good looking blade, and nice leather sheath too. The ivory on the butt-cap is a nice touch that I've not seen before. It should look very nice sitting in your hose.

**SFCRick** · 20th December 08, 06:58 PM

nice looking , the damascus steel should take a nice edge

**Carolina Kiltman** · 20th December 08, 08:15 PM

That is one awesome knife! Beautiful! Truly a work of art.

**DWFII** · 21st December 08, 01:27 PM

Dtrain,

Thank you for posting the photos and for the nice review. I really hated to send this off to you....I wanted to keep it for myself.

Wear it with pride.

Durachdan...

**Dr Mac** · 26th December 08, 08:42 PM

Very nice sgian dubh... will definitely provide a lifetime of enjoyment.

**Rogerson785** · 26th December 08, 10:48 PM

That is a very nice looking sgian dubh, is it etched Damascus or true Damascus folded steel.

**Howard Clark** · 27th December 08, 05:34 AM

I believe that one is real pattern welded steel. One can get lost in the argument over what constitutes "real" damascus. Most of my Brethren in the smithing world are content to call pattern welded steel "damascus". However, if one wishes to split hairs, "genuine damascus" is a very high carbon steel produced in a crucible which exhibits a surface pattern similar, but by entirely different means. It is most commonly referred to as "wootz" at this time. For more references, Google Alfred Pendray and/or John Verhoeven.

Lovely work on the knife !

**Jack Daw** · 27th December 08, 05:49 AM

That IS a handsome knife!

**DWFII** · 27th December 08, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Howard Clark

I believe that one is real pattern welded steel. One can get lost in the argument over what constitutes "real" damascus. Most of my Brethren in the smithing world are content to call pattern welded steel "damascus". However, if one wishes to split hairs, "genuine damascus" is a very high carbon steel produced in a crucible which exhibits a surface pattern similar, but by entirely different means. It is most commonly referred to as "wootz" at this time. For more references, Google Alfred Pendray and/or John Verhoeven.

Lovely work on the knife !

I believe you are correct. I got the blade from Caulfield Leather. I think most of the "damasus" blades that is available (such as the one available through Atlanta Cutlery) are the same sort of thing.

The way I understand it...and, mind you, I'm not a blacksmith nor a metallurgist....true damascus is "folded," with some examples (samurai swords) having literally tens of thousands of folds.

I don't know any one or anywhere to get true folded steel damascus.