Sgian dubh trade

**Drac** · 30th April 10, 01:17 PM

Hi all,

Just finished up this sgian dubh I am trading for a kilt and thought I'd show it to the rest while posting it for the receiver.

It is African blackwood and is a full tang. We discussed in a thread a while back if you guys would consider a full tang good enough to wear. Let me know if it is?

Leg side, this is the side you normally put the makers mark even if it is the plain side -

Here is the outward side with all the carving -

To prove it is a full tang -

Since I couldn't put a stone on the top I put some carving here to give some interest -

Jim

**auld argonian** · 30th April 10, 01:25 PM

Full tang is great...nothing like it and I truly like the treatment on the top...full metal thistle. If you're considering making more along these lines, I'd encourage you to do it.

Best

AA

**BCTrucker** · 30th April 10, 01:34 PM

How much, and how long til mines ready??

**cavscout** · 30th April 10, 01:38 PM

That is a beautiful piece! Exactly my taste!

**xman** · 30th April 10, 01:38 PM

If we're getting in line perhaps I should cue up now. GORGEOUS!

**Semiomniscient** · 30th April 10, 01:40 PM

My dad collects sgian dubhs, so I've seen quite a lot. I absolutely LOVE it!

**CMcG** · 30th April 10, 01:47 PM

OMG. 'Tis surely a functional work of art!

What sort of sheath will it get?

**Drac** · 30th April 10, 01:50 PM

Thanks all.

Since my leather working skills suck the new owner will be making the sheath.

Jim

**ShaunMaxwell** · 30th April 10, 01:51 PM

Very nice! You could definitely market those. The only enhancement I can envision would be to add a bit of your lovely filework to the spine. It's a thing of beauty... Thanks for sharing.