Fantastic work there Rab, thanks for the pics. The brass pin and pommels are are a beautiful compliment to the bolsters. An inspiration!
Erin.
Thanks Erin,
I'd originally planned to put a silver pin through the ebony pommel - still undecided on it....
How's your own Sgian Dubh coming along ? Im looking forward to the next set of photos.
Regards,
Rab
Two of those Sgians are now available- the guy who commissioned one has chosen the one with the bog oak end pieces, please contact me by PM if interested.
Rab, my Skian is awaiting a decent forge of my making...been a bit a bit busy for it of late sadly.
How'd you go rivetting the brass? I hate brass for that! Always crumbles, but then I expect to much of it I think. I approach it as I do copper and silver. I think the silver would be a handsome addition to your blades btw. Easy to work and not too expensive. As you may know fine silver will roll over much easier than stirling.But after brass you'll have no worries! Unfortunately most suppliers don't seem to do wire in fine, but things may different in your part of the world.
Erin.
I just make the stud and hole a nice snug fit and glue into place, I would worry about putting stresses into the materials which could cause a crack if I riveted in place.
Regards,
Rab
Originally Posted by ozmeath
Rab, my Skian is awaiting a decent forge of my making...been a bit a bit busy for it of late sadly.
How'd you go rivetting the brass? I hate brass for that! Always crumbles, but then I expect to much of it I think. I approach it as I do copper and silver. I think the silver would be a handsome addition to your blades btw. Easy to work and not too expensive. As you may know fine silver will roll over much easier than stirling.But after brass you'll have no worries! Unfortunately most suppliers don't seem to do wire in fine, but things may different in your part of the world.
Erin.
not for a while though 
Originally Posted by ozmeath
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