Two Sgians Dubh

**svc40bt** · 4th March 10, 07:43 PM

I recently asked for opinions on sgian dubh blades here. In order to get one finished for the Burns Night I recently attended, I ordered 2 blades from Rab Gordon, one stainless, the other 'damascus'.

I fitted up the stainless blade with a walnut handle and aluminum bolsters from some scrap I had in the shed. Went with a very simple straight handled design.

I also made a simple sheath from a practice square of veg tanned leather. First attempt at sewing and moulding leather. I need to reburnish the edges after moulding it.

What started the whole process were the antlers my Brother-in-law gave me the last time we visited. The pattern-weld blade went to the antler handled day wear sgian. This one is not complete yet, but here is a 90% pic.

Close-up of the blade

As you may have noticed from the last pic, I still need to finish polishing the brass. I also need to add something to the antler crown, and sew up a sheath for this one.

Next time around I plan to make my own blade.

**St. Amish** · 4th March 10, 07:57 PM

Is that a chain-saw pattern welded blade? Looks sharp!

**svc40bt** · 4th March 10, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by St. Amish

Is that a chain-saw pattern welded blade? Looks sharp!

I don't think so. I purchased it here.

**MacKay71** · 5th March 10, 03:06 AM

Nice!!

**Paul** · 5th March 10, 03:36 AM

They look great!
Do you plan to sell them, or any other sgians?

**ShaunMaxwell** · 5th March 10, 07:14 AM

Very nice! How would you rank the quality of the blades? I've always wondered, as they're pretty inexpensive...

Thanks for sharing your work.

**Scotcop** · 5th March 10, 07:25 AM

Awesome! Going shed hunting tomorrow, hopefully I can get some for my own dubh!

**Joe Cabaup** · 5th March 10, 04:44 PM

If you do become interested in forging your own, Jay Hendrickson lives near you. Jay is a former president of the American Bladesmith Society and now teaches across the country the art of bladesmithing.

**Old Hippie** · 5th March 10, 04:51 PM

Sharp lookin'!

That's an interesting handle for the pattern-welded blade ("rainwater" innit?). For the base of the crown, you might want to do a little scrimshaw since it's a daywear sgian. Otherwise I'd say the founding for a largish jewel of some sort would always be snagging on something.

:ootd: