new sgian dubh

**Buddha** · 14th December 04, 01:39 PM

well, inspired by the sgian dubh rebuild, I sought out and puchased a damascus etch sgian dubh. 9.99 from BudK. now I'll have to make a new handle for it as even the pics look kindof cheesy...maybe medlar wood

pics will be forthcoming

**highlandtide** · 14th December 04, 01:42 PM

What is BudK and where can I get a Damascus steel blade for $10?

**Buddha** · 14th December 04, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by highlandtide

What is BudK and where can I get a Damascus steel blade for $10?

its not actually a damascus blade...it looks like damascus, hence the "etch".

here is the site:

http://www.budkww.com/partsview.asp?...&partno=hk2516

or look at item # hk2516

**phil h** · 14th December 04, 05:19 PM

not bad lookin for the price,does it look cheap, or is it ok lookin'?

**Buddha** · 15th December 04, 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by phil h

not bad lookin for the price,does it look cheap, or is it ok lookin'?

as a unit, it looks like a typical lower price sgian dubh. the blade looks pretty cool though with the damascus etch. I'm going to rebuild the handle...I have various woods laying around...black walnut or medlar I'm a thinking

**phil h** · 15th December 04, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Buddha

Originally Posted by phil h

not bad lookin for the price,does it look cheap, or is it ok lookin'?

as a unit, it looks like a typical lower price sgian dubh. the blade looks pretty cool though with the damascus etch. I'm going to rebuild the handle...I have various woods laying around...black walnut or medlar I'm a thinking

can't wait to see the outcome

**Rufus** · 16th December 04, 08:43 AM

I know that Lance(Montana) has one of these BudK sgian dubhs, and recommended it. Here's the thread...
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/v...highlight=budk

**Buddha** · 21st December 04, 05:24 PM

well, it FINALLY came today. nice heft, wonderful balance.

now I know I must redo the handle...it has a picture of 2 aztec gods puking on the handle...

so thinner/new black walnut handle and leather sheath will be in order

nothing fancy on the sheath...just good enough so that I dont stab myself in the leg when I put it back in my boot.