Pictures of some Highland Accouterments I've made:

[Mike S]

The recent Sgian Dubh threads inspired me to snap a few photos of some of the Highland Regalia items I have made recently, including an antique style Dirk, everyday wear Sgian dubh and two sporrans. I have experience making Living History accouterments (especially Civil War), so I have the necessary Leather and metal working skills. I am however completely self taught and have just started getting into making the Scottish dress items.
I had to post links instead of IMG files, as the forum wouldn't allow the number of pictures I have to be posted in that manner.

The Dirk was made completely from scratch, with the blade converted from an old highcarbon steel metal file, the scabbard is made from oak, the grip from stag horn, and the fittings made from brass sheet:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...yaxe/Dirk1.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...yaxe/Dirk2.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...yaxe/Dirk3.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...yaxe/dirk5.jpg

The Sgian dubh is an economy version of a fancier version I made (photos of that one to come later), that I could wear anywhere without fear of damage etc. The blade and scabbard should look familiar to those who have followed the Sgain Dubh II thread, as it is converted from the crappy Indian Sgian suggested in that thread. I added the Stag grip and nickel silver pommel, and cleaned up the blade:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...axe/Sgian1.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...axe/Sgian2.jpg

Lastly, two Sporrans I made from 5 oz leather and fur, with handmade metal fittings......all made from scratch as well:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...e/sporran1.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...e/sporran2.jpg

I apologize for the crappy picture quality of my camera and photographic skills, or lack there of!
Cheers.
Michael.

[Big Paul]

Great job! You do amazing work!!!

[Mike S]

Thanks Paul, that means a lot to this Sutherland coming from a cousin Murray!

[Southern Breeze]

Wow! That is some amazing work.

[Joe Gondek]

Mike S

Real nice work
There are some really talented people on this board
I've been making 18th century reenacting gear for 30 years
I guess Kilts and living history go together

[LoftGuy]

Michael,

Beautiful stuff; you are, indeed, very talented.

I particularly like the sporrans as they exude character unlike the, IMHO, anway, plain Jane leather sporrans so frequently seen today.

Bob

[mbhandy]

Real nice Work.
Looks like a lot of time went into the products.
Speaking of Time I need to get to work.

MrBill

[Streetcar]

Those are absolutely fantastic. What envy you must inspire amongst your fellow reenactors. Hell, what envy are you inspiring on this board!

[Mike S]

Thanks to all for the wonderful comments, they are much appreciated.

Bob wrote:
"I particularly like the sporrans as they exude character unlike the, IMHO, anway, plain Jane leather sporrans so frequently seen today."

Thanks Bob, that is really why I made the Dirk and Sporrans (that, and I am too canny {read:Scots for cheap} to buy any more "ready made" versions!);
I kind of like the more quirky Victorian and older regalia found only in Scottish estates and castle museums etc. and wanted to give a bit of that flavor to my accessories. Glad you like them.

[Oswulf]

Beautiful stuff!! Now we just need to know if you're going to go into business making them. Probably plenty of potential customers here at X Marks. I'm particularly fond of that dirk should you ever want to get rid of it..