My new sqian dubh

**Nighthawk** · 26th April 10, 10:33 AM

I got the blade from Atlanta Cutlery. The handle is a crab claw from a deer antler. My friend shot the deer, and told me that I could have the whole rack if I made him a knife from this one particular piece.

My little helper...

Sheath is coming soon...

**azwildcat96** · 26th April 10, 11:21 AM

Very nice. I'm a sucker for anything antler related!

**Kilted Rogue** · 26th April 10, 11:52 AM

Very nice Indeed

**Nighthawk** · 26th April 10, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by azwildcat96

Very nice. I'm a sucker for anything antler related!

So is my cat!

And here's something funny...

Originally Posted by Track of the Wolf

Your parcel is enroute. Attached please find a .pdf copy of our invoice, showing which items are in this parcel.

Shippment Details:
Shipped Via: USPS First-Class
Date Shipped: 4/26/2010

I ordered the blade this refers to one full year ago! They never sent it and I gave up trying to get it. I thought I would never see it! But now I have an invoice for another blade and a full rack to work with, and a festival this coming weekend. I was wondering what I was going to do as a demo at this fest.

There are forces at work here...

**Nighthawk** · 20th May 10, 07:44 PM

Finished! The sheath:

In my sock:

Closeup:

The friend I made this for just about had a heart attack when I gave it to him tonight. He couldn't stop playing with it, driving his wife to distraction. You all know how it is- we as artists are our own worst critics. There is always the fear that when we give someone a piece like this, that the recipient is going to see all the flaws and faults that we see. But Tom genuinely loved it! It's good to be appreciated.

**thescot** · 20th May 10, 09:05 PM

Nighthawk, if you ever have trouble like that again, let me know. Atlanta Cutlery is about 3 miles from my house, and I can just swing by there, pick it up and ship it to you myself. Saves all the hassle of customer-no-service.

**thescot** · 20th May 10, 09:06 PM

BTW, very unique piece you have there. Did you glue it, or are there pins?

**Nighthawk** · 21st May 10, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by thescot

BTW, very unique piece you have there. Did you glue it, or are there pins?

I use epoxy. I'm a little lazy that way! Thanks for the offer. I actually am not at all happy with the sgian dubh blades. They're a lot smaller than I'm used to. I'm going to stick with Track Of The Wolf sgian dubh blades. On the other hand, I really like the dirk blades from Atlanta, so I may take you up on that offer. I'll most likely get the blades quicker for a better shipping price! They only ship UPS, when USPS Priority is cheaper and faster. (The bad customer service was actually from Track of the Wolf. Atlanta's customer service is great. Track = great blades and bad service, Atlanta = mediocre blades with great service. What is that Riverkilt says about getting any 2 of service, quality, and value, but seldom all three?)

**artificer** · 28th May 10, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

You all know how it is- we as artists are our own worst critics. There is always the fear that when we give someone a piece like this, that the recipient is going to see all the flaws and faults that we see. But Tom genuinely loved it! It's good to be appreciated.

Spoken like a true craftsman! I hate that feeling. My wife always gets on me about that sort of thing as well. And blast me if she isn't always right (but don't tell HER I said that, I'll never hear the end of it

).

FWIW- I think the piece is beautiful, and I'm glad it's recipient loved it. THAT is a feeling you can't buy.