Putting together a sgain dubh - Step by step

[Drac]

Thanks all.

I did go back and finish of the work all they way to the back as I didn't like the big empty area.

I'm waiting on a piece of damascus coming from a friend who forges so it will get a bit stalled after the clean up work. I'm also considering putting some file work on the side of the guard once I get it in.

Jim

[Drac]

Getting ready for heat treat. Used sandpaper through 400 grit on the filework and than moved on to the sides.

Here my secret for a quick but nice finish, die maker's stones. Tim Herman introduced me to them. They last longer than sandpaper and make very quick work of flat grinds. For S30V I wouldn't even try it without them. They run a bit more than sandpaper but they are well worth it -



Here's the blade ready for heat treat done to 400 -



And a view from the top -



Jim

[scotchmaster]

I dfig the file work... I can't wait to see the piece completed.

[Kilted Carver]

Lookin good cuz!!

[Eleazar]

Amazing! Beautiful work.

[piperdbh]

I REALLY like that vinework. I don't think I've ever seen that before.
Will there be another of these knives in the future?

[DesertCeltic]

Have you thought of offering custom sgian dubh's for sale? Your craftsmanship is phenomenal!

[Drac]

We'll see how this goes. The handle will be the hardest part. I'm also going to try ones with a full tang as stick tangs aren't my style.

Jim

[ShaunMaxwell]

Jim, very nice work! I'm impressed with your skills.

[Tartan Hiker]

Thanks for the tip on the stones...very cool. I'm working on a blade right now that could use this approach.

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