When no other sgian will dubh

[Strings]

For something the size of a sgian, I'd almost thing it would be worth looking into D2 for the blade.

Stuff is an absolute MOTHER to work with, but is just this side of indestructible...

[tyger]

....it would be worth looking into D2 for the blade. Stuff is an absolute MOTHER to work with, but is just this side of indestructible...

Yes, D2 is a good mid-range general purpose tool steel. There are plenty of resources available for anyone interested in reading more about tool steels, but this is one with good "readability": http://www.crucibleservice.com/esele...eralpart1.html

[FightingCelt]

Hmmm...I like it...very solid...matching kilt pin, possibly?

[tyger]

Hmmm...I like it...very solid...matching kilt pin, possibly?

Thank you for asking. I have made a few kilt pins that echo the designs in the custom buckles; however, I have not been sufficiently satisfied with my work, so that is still on the design board. With one exception:

The kilt pin design that I do like so far incorporates either dropped colored glass or a stone from Scotland that echos the glass or stone in the belt buckle. Those are simple designs, and pleasing to my eye, as I lean toward function and ornament that is not overly done. I realize that I might be in the minority here- most people do tend toward the fancy.

[KD Burke]

Those are simple designs, and pleasing to my eye, as I lean toward function and ornament that is not overly done. I realize that I might be in the minority here- most people do tend toward the fancy.

I find myself in agreement with you. I like simple, attractive but functional designs. I don't really care for things which exist solely to be ornamental, such as tassels or fringes.

I recognize that kilt pins, by their nature are ornaments, but I still prefer simple designs.