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  1. 18th May 08, 08:28 PM #1
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    Matching Sgian Dubh and Dirk set

    I finally got back to work on my sgian dubh and dirk set I had started, and finished them just in time for the Livermoore Games today.
    Lemme know what you think!

    Dirk:


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    Nice work how big is the sgian?
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    Thank you.
    The sgian's about 7 or 8 inches long. Both blades were a little larger than I was expecting, but they're not overly large. The dirk is quite big, though.
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    They look good, you should be proud of them both, wear them well.
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    Thank you very much! They are only my 2nd and 3rd knives I've made.
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    COngratulations! they're really nice!!
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    Damascus with horn. Nice! Very good, sir!
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    Lovely, really nice.
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    Nice work, where did you get the blades?
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