Completed sgian dubh

**Panache** · 8th December 07, 09:31 AM

I greatly enjoy making at least some of my Christmas presents for family and friends each year. My mother, while not terribly fond of my kilts, has shown a lot of appreciation for the sgian dubhs, "sgian don'ts", and dirks I have made over the last couple of years. She asked for one for herself to use as a utility knife and a belt sheath to go with it.

I had this wonderful piece of elk antler left over from way2fractious' dirk and got to work. Since this would not be worn like a traditional sgian dubh in a sock I felt free to have some fun and make something that felt good in my hand.

The bolster is a small piece of Austrailian Lacewood.

Cheers

Jamie

**Arlen** · 8th December 07, 10:03 AM

Very nice.
I'd wear that even as a regular Sgian Dubh.
Love the way it turned out. Congratulations.

**McMurdo** · 8th December 07, 10:05 AM

That is very handsome indeed, I am sure she will love it, I know I would.

**Kid Cossack** · 8th December 07, 10:21 AM

Go Panache!

**pipesndrumsnun** · 8th December 07, 10:31 AM

Very nice! Great work!

**ChattanCat** · 8th December 07, 10:43 AM

Nice work.
Where did you get the blade?
Does you mother plan to use the blood groove?

**Panache** · 8th December 07, 10:51 AM

Thanks for the kind words

Originally Posted by ChattanCat

Where did you get the blade?

It is a carbon steel one from Atlanta Cutlery. They are pretty reasonably priced for someone wanted to try their hand at making one. The carbon steel will discolor very quickly if used (giving the blade a very antique appearance).
I had it sharpened at my local knife place and it putting an edge on it takes the bright finish to a satin one. It does take a nice edge though.

Originally Posted by ChattanCat

Does you mother plan to use the blood groove?

I just hope she doesn't hurt herself. This thing is sharp!

Cheers

Jamie