Functional Sgians

[kiltedwolfman]

Here's my everyday go-to sgian. I had to make a leather sheath for it as the one that comes with it is hard plastic.
http://www.gerbergear.com/Tactical/K...-Back-Up_45803
I am also seriously looking at this little fellow too.
http://www.gerbergear.com/Tactical/K...dian_31-000559

[creagdhubh]

Look no further than here.

I have one of these:-

Very smart! Is this a James Young (Comrie Crafts, Perthshire) creation, I wonder? He's my go-to sgian dubh maker...absolutely love his work.

Why yes it is. I just saw your link!

Well done,

[thescot]

I have one like this that I only wear for fairly dressy affairs nowadays. It's too top heavy for any real walking or hiking, and is just really too heavy overall, although it looks pretty nice. I don't recommend it for daily wear.



I also have one with a fairly thin, unadorned horn (I think) handle that lies quite flat against my leg. It has been shaped to look very similar to to the first one kiltedwolfman shows about.

I wear it almost all the time since it has a decent blade and it is light weight and doesn't flop around. Funny that I can't find a photo anywhere on the net like mine although I bought it at Stone Mountain years ago.

[Tobus]

My everyday sgian dubh came from Keltoi. It was shaped to have somewhat of an edge, but not really enough to be a functional cutting tool. So I went to work on it with my Lansky knife sharpening tools. Now it has a proper knife edge, and I consider it a functional sgian. It's perfect for the normal tasks I need it to do when kilted (like cutting sausages, lol). As long as I clean it well when I get home, give it a brief honing, and oil the blade, it's a great tool. I probably wouldn't use it for serious knife work where a better quality blade would be called for, but it suits my needs as a daywear sgian.

[Macman]

I have a Cold Steel Scottish Spike. I use it a lot for casual day wear. It's small and good value.

http://www.knifezone.ca/coldsteel/cs...ttishspike.htm

[creagdhubh]

Here's mine for daywear:

Genuine staghorn (from Perthshire) handle and stainless steel blade. Handmade by Jim Young at Comrie Crafts, Perthshire, Scotland.
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[auld argonian]

That original Colt one is till around

http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce...dle/CT275.html

....and I love that Artificum number that you found...one of my perpetual concerns is the length of the blade since 3 inches is the legally permissible length for a fixed blade knife here in Chicago...I wish that more sghian makers would take that into consideration. There is a class taught up in Mineral Point, Wisconsin (actually, looks like a one day workshop sort of thing) wherein the blacksmithing teacher works with you to make a knife out of a railroad spike. Would LOVE to go up there and do that one...looks like the class fills up really quickly, though.

Best

AA

[Geoff Withnell]

Mike Williamson, who is also a science fiction author of some note, makes various blades, all functional. He has examples of sgians (and others types) here. the sgians are in the sold section, but I'm sure he could be tempted into making something. I have a couple of his knives, and they are quite useful.

http://www.sharppointythings.com/knives.html

[QuarterCeltic]

I also like the Cold Steel Scottish Spike.

[opositive]

the ebay sheffield rosewood handle sgian can also be had on amazon for about $30 with shipping. http://www.amazon.com/Sheffield-Kniv...dubh+sheffield i have this. the curved handle does not conform to the calf unless were used as a boot knife in hiking boots. at "top of the hose height," whichever way you face the curve, the handle is easy to grab. the shiny blade is sharp and sturdy enough for cutting or (well...) stabbing, but if you are going to use it as a utility knife, it would scratch. for utility, the colt or cold steel would be better suited.

i intend on getting a colt, per auld's link.