Sgian Dubh

**Watson42** · 5th July 11, 05:17 PM

So this isn't actually mine, but rather my husband Andrew's. I think he spent about a month on it, working on his days off. The blade is spring steel, handle is oak that he stained, pommel and bolster are bronze.

Laying on the anvil out in the shed.

And the glamor shot, once he'd polished it all up

**CMcG** · 5th July 11, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Watson42

<snip> I think he spent about a month on it, working on his days off.

Worth every minute by the looks of it. Now how about a sheath?

**piperdbh** · 5th July 11, 06:08 PM

That's a fine blade. I really like the way the color of the bronze harmonizes with the oak.

**Watson42** · 5th July 11, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Worth every minute by the looks of it. Now how about a sheath?

I just asked. He doesn't have a sheath made yet and is debating kydex or leather. I've put my vote in for leather as I feel it would create a nice rustic look.

Piper, thank you! I will pass that along to him.

**sevenoaks** · 5th July 11, 06:41 PM

Very very nice. He must be proud of it. To me, anything made by your own hands must have special meaning for them. Congratulations on a labor of love. It looks great.

**ShaunMaxwell** · 5th July 11, 07:14 PM

Beautiful work! I'd go with leather for the sheath. Definitely an heirloom piece. Thanks for sharing.

**Dale Seago** · 5th July 11, 10:04 PM

Yes, leather for the sheath.

Very nice piece indeed, one to wear proudly!

**Laird_M** · 6th July 11, 04:47 AM

Don't suppose he's taking any orders is he?

A very nice item which he obviously put a lot of himself in to. Makes my shop bought one look very second rate.

**Elf** · 6th July 11, 11:56 AM

Wow, I really like that. The proportions have a real pleasing restfullness and the handle just enough decoration to be interesting without overtly showy. Just deadline nice says it best.