Artificer's sgian

**Standard** · 23rd January 11, 08:00 PM

Drac, since you aren't happy with the outcome I'd be happy to take it off your hands so that you don't have to look at it any more.

**artificer** · 23rd January 11, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by Standard

Drac, since you aren't happy with the outcome I'd be happy to take it off your hands so that you don't have to look at it any more.

Without sounding too impolite... Get stuffed, it's MINE! and it's GORGEOUS!

IMO: one sure sign of a real artist is that he's never truly happy with his work. He sees every micro-fault, every "what I could have done better", every "maybe next time". It's a self-torment. Luckily, it's also what fuels greater self-achievement. Not that it helps the individuals state of mind, or their temperance...

I can't wait to get my giant (much abused) mitts on this beauty.
Thank you again, Drac, for such a great trade. I hope the sporran brings as much joy (and envy from others

) as this sgian will.

**gary meakin** · 23rd January 11, 08:44 PM

Sporran is fantastic.
Sgian Dubh is fantastic.
I am in awe of the skill and artistry displayed in these pieces.
Well done Gentlemen.

**EldarKinSlayer** · 26th January 11, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by artificer

Without sounding too impolite... Get stuffed, it's MINE! and it's GORGEOUS!

IMO: one sure sign of a real artist is that he's never truly happy with his work. He sees every micro-fault, every "what I could have done better", every "maybe next time". It's a self-torment. Luckily, it's also what fuels greater self-achievement. Not that it helps the individuals state of mind, or their temperance...

I can't wait to get my giant (much abused) mitts on this beauty.
Thank you again, Drac, for such a great trade. I hope the sporran brings as much joy (and envy from others

) as this sgian will.

Quoted for TRUTH! This is THE mark of a True Craftsman, even those who know what to look for see no flaws but he knows they are there and he vows to do better next time.

**Standard** · 23rd January 11, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Drac

Good day all,

Here it is, using ironwood burl as requested, sealing it with carnuba wax. I added mosaic pins. As they slowly tarnish they will be hard to make out at a distance but will be a subtle addition up close without distracting from the grain -

Jim

Well done lad, well done indeed.

**Eleazar** · 24th January 11, 08:53 PM

I love the rivets!

Awesome work on both accounts.

**Taygrd** · 25th January 11, 07:07 AM

Jim, Excellent work!!

Very clean and crisp and the fit and finish is perfect

**Drac** · 25th January 11, 07:29 AM

Thanks all. It will cuts things and looks good to a casual look but there will be more to work on for the next one. Also the sheath didn't make it. Cut to much out of the middle and when I was shaping holes appeared in the side.

Real bummer since that wood runs $40+ for a set of scales

The blade made it in the mail yesterday so it should be passing the sporran in transit.

I'm looking forward to seeing the sporran in person soon.

I got a couple more commisions to work on and a couple more coming in. I even got one or two planned that have no plans

Jim