Staghorn handle sgian dubh.

[Bob C.]

I need a daywear sgian dubh. All of the prices I've seen on them are ridiculous. Anybody know a good supplier of inexpensive ones?

I don't care if it will hold an edge, or even if the horn is imitation.

I've also got a cheap sgian dubh that I'm thinking about pulling the blade from, and making a handle from deer anter. All I need is some antler, preferably with the coronet. Anybody ever try such a project?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Bob,

I have a good supply of staghorn sgians dubh on hand right now. Some imitation, some the real thing. Prices for the imitation start at $39.95. Prices for the real horn begin at $56. If you are interested in getting one, call me at (828)524-7472.

Matt

[Bob C.]

Thanks, Matt. What would that number be without the smiley in the middle?

Is there a website where I can look at them?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Sorry, that happened last time I tried to post a number, too. I forgot to disable the smileys.
That would be 828-524-7472.

You can view them on line here:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/blackknife.html

They are actually listed a bit cheaper on the web site, I just noticed. We have had to raise our prices due to a price increase from the manufacturer slightly. But I haven't had time to update that on the site. So order on line, save a few bucks! :-)
M

[Bob C.]

Thanks, Matt. Now that I look, I think I like the "wooden" handle knives better than staghorn.

If I were looking for another dress sgian dubh I'd grab one of those pewter handle ones in a heartbeat. That's nice looking.

[Barb T.]

Several years ago, my daughter bought a really fab sgian dubh when we were in Scotland. When it's stuck in your kilt hose, it looks like a carved stag horn sgian dubh. But, it's really just a carved horn with no metal blade. The other end of the horn is carved into a flat, blunt "blade" that holds the thing in your kilt hose. What I really like about it is that it's _light_. Every other sgian dubh I've tried is _heavy_ and tends to drag your kilt hose down on a long parade march, even if your flashes are cinched up tight.

I can't persuade her to part with it (for obvious reasons!!). If I'd been a piper at the time, I would have bought one, too. But, alas, to my regret, I didn't and now wish I had. Anyone know where I can buy one??

Barb

[Hal]

Greetings, Barb!

You might try searching on the 'net under "knife making supplies". Many of the suppliers I've seen carry various horn (and synthetic horn) pieces for making handles.

Perhaps a "handle piece" for a larger knife might grind/sand down to a size/shape that would work for you? The material itself isn't that difficult to work with... And it's relatively inexpensive.

Just a thought.

Hal

[dano9672]

....it's really just a carved horn with no metal blade. The other end of the horn is carved into a flat, blunt "blade" that holds the thing in your kilt hose.
~snip~
Anyone know where I can buy one??
Barb

I don't know where you can buy one, but Texas Knifemaking Supply or Crazycrow would probably have the materials to make one. I made a similar one from hardwood with a clear plastic blade to wear at the MD Rennfaire (they don't allow real weapons).

[Archangel]

Greetings, Barb!

Perhaps a "handle piece" for a larger knife might grind/sand down to a size/shape that would work for you? The material itself isn't that difficult to work with... And it's relatively inexpensive.

Just a thought.

Hal

...but, it really, really, stinks.

[dano9672]

...but, it really, really, stinks.

BWAAHAA! Yea, that's a good material to use hand tools with for sure.