Show Us Your Blades

**Dale Seago** · 11th July 11, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

It is the only one I carry.

I don't blame you!

**CMcG** · 11th July 11, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

The other one I have is a dummy sgian made from the oak of a salvaged whisky barrel. It's flattened off at the back so it fits snuggly againts the calf and is purely for decoration. nice thing though. I like it anyway.

I've never seen the sort of 'sgian don't' before. Given the increased intolerance towards knives that is being shown in many places, I imagine we'll be seeing more and more of this sort of thing. I've even seen a few really nice quality sgian brews floating around: carved black wooden handles, silver fittings, etc.

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

A Black Watch sgian belonging to a long departed uncle. Apart from the blade(razor sharp) the metal work is silver gilt and with a real Cairngorm stone, made by Hamilton and Inches(I cannot date it as the date hallmark cannot be read). It is the only one I carry.

That is a beauty Jock and also a nice piece of history. I can see why it is the only one you need!

**Tartan Hiker** · 11th July 11, 06:47 PM

I've made several, but this is far and away my favorite one. Handle is "wormy" American Chestnut capped with a bit of Eastern Hemlock. Bolster is poured pewter.

**Cygnus** · 12th July 11, 10:18 AM

Here is my "one and only" - a Plain Torridon with blackwood handle from the Scottish Tartans Museum:

I bought this one both because I wanted something that bridged the gap between daywear and more formalwear, and because I preferred something with a real wooden handle (I've never been a fan of molded resin handles).

I think it does the job quite nicely.

**JSFMACLJR** · 12th July 11, 01:21 PM

I use only one sgian, made by Inverness silversmith Medlock & Craik, and given to my father in the 1930's. I like it because it is very thin and light, suitable for any occasion. I keep it sharpened.

The hallmarks on sgians must wear off awfully easily, as all that is left is a wee smudge! Considering it is over 70 years old this is hardly surprising.

**madmacs** · 12th July 11, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

I use only one sgian, made by Inverness silversmith Medlock & Craik, and given to my father in the 1930's. I like it because it is very thin and light, suitable for any occasion. I keep it sharpened.

The hallmarks on sgians must wear off awfully easily, as all that is left is a wee smudge! Considering it is over 70 years old this is hardly surprising.

Nice... Gotta love heirlooms... Nice kilt too...

**Oberu** · 12th July 11, 08:12 PM

This is my baby (Hanwei)

This is the first blade I purchased (Windlass Steelcraft)

This is a shortsword a friend and I made together

This is the only picture I have of a blade I made for my brother going off of his specs

This is one I just finished for my friend Daniel McDonald with his initials on it. I had fun with this one

something different.

**Ryan Ross** · 13th July 11, 07:39 AM

I can't see the pics, sir.

**DWFII** · 13th July 11, 10:46 AM

A sgian dubh I made for a customer but I have one nearly identical (the prototype) that I wear.

Wart hog Ivory and Gabon ebony. Pewter and silver appointments.

**Dale Seago** · 13th July 11, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by DWFII

A sgian dubh I made for a customer but I have one nearly identical (the prototype) that I wear.

Wart hog Ivory and Gabon ebony. Pewter and silver appointments.

Oh my goodness, that is SWEET!!