*Functional* Stag-Handled Sgian?

[CMcG]

Look no further than fellow Xmarker Taygrd. I haven't personally inspected his knives, but his descriptions match your specifications and I believe I've seen him do stag handles...

[xman]

I got mine on sale from the Scotland Kilt Co. It was not sharp when I got it, but certainly is now and is quite functional. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...y-sgian-63008/

Also Dale, not all 'damascus' is for looks only. Much of it makes excellent blades, even super fine ones. As an example: http://www.tzknives.com/Razors.html I've a damascus sgian on the way now.

[Ryan Ross]

Look no further than fellow Xmarker Taygrd. I haven't personally inspected his knives, but his descriptions match your specifications and I believe I've seen him do stag handles...

This seems like very sound advice, as his blades look, and I'm sure are, excelent.

I'd also mention our own Drac. Now, he usually works in stain resistant steels, but he uses very good alloys, and is careful with his heat treat. I'm very particular about knives, as you know, and his really does fit the bill. I'm certain he would work in stag for you, and I bet he might use a high carbon steel for you too.

Just a thought.

[artificer]

I'd also mention our own Drac. Now, he usually works in stain resistant steels, but he uses very good alloys, and is careful with his heat treat. I'm very particular about knives, as you know, and his really does fit the bill. I'm certain he would work in stag for you, and I bet he might use a high carbon steel for you too.

Just a thought.

*** for this thought. I'm a guy who won't suffer a knife w/o a functional edge. Drac's work is VERY nicely heat treated and will take and maintain a very good edge.

As a HUGE bonus, the man's sense of proportion, sensitivity to the wood/handle material, and his file work are all beyond reproach.

[walkerk]

Dale - from the picture and catalog number, the Sgian appears to come from Comrie Crafts and is available from several vendors including those listed on X-Marks. The two from them I own are certainly not dull as delivered and suffice for cutting through tough steaks.