day sgian dubh, with a subtle modern twist

**Mither Tap** · 25th April 12, 06:19 AM

Hi all,

Some photos of my latest sgian dubh.

This is made from 01 tool steel with antler scales and leather liners. The sheath is made from leather and wax dipped for watertightness.

The twist... I used a full tang contrstruction rather than a stick tang and the little lanyard hole isn't really traditional. But it is useful for using it as a knife rather than show.

Enough Blether, heres some pics!

Comments Welcome.

Chris S

**Andy Proffitt** · 25th April 12, 06:24 AM

Very attractive little sticker.

**tulloch** · 25th April 12, 07:47 AM

That is a fine, good-looking item!

**CMcG** · 25th April 12, 07:58 AM

I'm a fan of full tang sgians, but I think is the first one with antler scales that I've seen. Nice work.

**auld argonian** · 25th April 12, 08:03 AM

Nice and elegant in its simplicity...nice to see a knife that you can actually use for a knife.

Just out of curiosity, how long is the whole thing and how long is the blade?

Best

AA

**Mither Tap** · 25th April 12, 08:14 AM

Thanks guys,

The Blade is 3.5" long and the handle is 3". It's just long enough to use with a full (four fingered) grip.
It sits quite comfortably in the hose as well.

Chris S