A few new "Sgian Don'ts"

[Panache]

I have spent a little time in my wood shop making a few "sgian don'ts"

Here are my latest efforts

These are for a fellow X Marker



(White tail deer antler, and Australian Lace wood )

And this simple blank one I whipped up for myself (also out of Austrailian Lace wood)



When I was looking at this photo I saw the small cut underneath the thistle button, I immediately went and sanded it out.

Cheers

Jamie

[ChattanCat]

Hey, nice looking don'ts. Beautiful wood too.

[Sionnach]

Those are very nice. I made two myself this weekend- very simple ones using some ebony that I have had for maybe almost thirty years and some polished stones. Sorry can't post a photo because 1. they don't hold a candle to yours, Jamie, and two I have them wrapped up as Christmas gifts for my two kilt wearing sons. i love the wood detail on the one in the second photo.

[ozth3dog]

They look really well made.

[robthehiker]

Very nice Jamie!

[GDub]

Practical is good!

[Andrew Breecher]

That blank is gorgeous. I just don't go for the wire openers, though. I'm a fan of the bar-style "rapid opener" (like in my own sgian don't). Just my personal opinion. The horn is good, but again, I like the blank one the best. Looks like the top opener one is of the same wood, but the diameter of the handle doesn't showcase the burl as well.

Andrew.

[BoldHighlander]

Well done Jamie!
I rather like the wood you used, very interesting & unique pattern.

[BoldHighlander]

I just don't go for the wire openers, though. I'm a fan of the bar-style "rapid opener" (like in my own sgian don't). Just my personal opinion.

I confess Andrew that I like the "rapid opener" as well. Wasn't there a discussion on this style earlier in the year?
Where do you find these "rapid openers"?

You can PM me, I don't wish to hijack this thread

[SFCRick]

Very nice