Looking to tweak the sgian dubh

[Andy Proffitt]

There are also the other extreme and are very thick and very bulbous -



So what are your folks opinions?

Jim

This is the sgian that I carry. I like the look and , more importantly, the way it feels in the hand. It feels more secure than most of the others, I have a tendency to "ride high" on the handle, not too cool for sgians and most of the Norwegian style knives. The "baby dirk" handle feels secure and lively in the hand to me.
I would love one that was a "real knife", as most of the available sgians today (even my own) are very good for opening a few letters...no manila, which goes against my "Every knife is a tool to be used" philosophy. The blades on most are weak and "wiggly" and most that I have seen require some time with Mr. Gorilla Glue before they are secure. Something in full tang that was capped by something sturdy, instead of the silly plastic stone, maybe one of the old skull crusher type butts.

[greenfordranger]

Here's my newest Sgian Dubh that I proudly carry My picture taking abilities don't do it justice For what I paid for it, I should've been arrested for stealing I was very fortunate to be able to purchase it. I take no credit for it's quality or design. Now that I think about it someone that's posted on this thread made it

[T-Bone]

Here is an old Cold Steel Cullodun that I cut the handle off of and fashioned my own out of Black Walnut and Maple. The blade is a "bit" big at just shy of 5 inches, but I am happy with it.







I wanted a handle that was sleeker (more sleek?) and a blade that was made with quality steel. I just could not find that combination without seeking out a custom maker, so I did it myself.

T