When no other sgian will dubh

[tyger]

I just had to take a little time off for myself this week, and make a sgian that I had been designing in my head for some time now.

This sgian is 100% metal: carbon steel blade (3.5 inches), with a copper, brass, and silver solder handle (4 inches long, 5/8 inch thick- a good fist grip). Made to be tough as can be. The knife weighs 3.4 ounces (103.5 grams).

You might notice some finish blemishes; they are intentional, as I plan on really scuffing this knife up as I test it to see all that it will do. Fine finishing, and embellishment, will be on future models.

I will be trying it out, giving it the acid test on everthing in sight. Then, I will make a few more, perhaps with some patterning to the copper handle.

All metal construction:

[tulloch]

Really sweet. I can see where it is a great medium for decoration. Good idea. I am interested to see where you go with it. Keep on!

[turpin]

Sweet-looking, knife, Mark. One suggestion: Flatten the handle a bit more so that it will sit well in the sock w/o bulging.

[Tony]

That's beautiful!
Though probably not recommended for Canadian winter use.

[tyger]

Thanks Turpin, I forgot to say that the handle is 5/8 inch thick. I can go to 1/2 inch on the next one. The handle blank has already been sawed to length.

I got a package in the mail today: 18 gauge sterling silver ready for the saw!

[Rex_Tremende]

That's rather pretty. I like it.

Regards,
Rex.

[St. Amish]

Pretty, but I imagine quite heavy.

[sydnie7]

That's lovely. I can see the copper being allowed to gain a patina -- or perhaps some contrasting patina/protected areas when you add decorative elements.

How is the weight?

[Splash_4]

Drool.... I need to start saving my pennies now I see.

[jordanjm]

Is the handle solid, or hollow? It is beautiful. Are you going to sell these?