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  1. 18th November 09, 12:03 PM #1
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    New Toy's

    So was down visiting my Dad last weekend, another thread will soon cover that, and I came home with these to beauties!
    They are Walnut handles and German silver bolster and pomel. Both made by a man named Dan Gordon.




    I am very Please with the final pieces and that sgain dubh rides nice in my hose top. AHhhh
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  2. 18th November 09, 12:41 PM #2
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    Very nice matching set! Enjoy them!
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    Very nice!
  4. 18th November 09, 01:10 PM #4
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    Beautiful in their simplicity.

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    Very nice!
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    Wow!!! I love that sgian dubh! To me it's the ideal size, shape and simple design that is perfect for day wear. The dirk is great, too, but I don't wear one so it's purely eye candy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chas View Post
    Beautiful in their simplicity.
    My thoughts exactly!
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  8. 18th November 09, 02:35 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by JRB View Post
    Wow!!! I love that sgian dubh! To me it's the ideal size, shape and simple design that is perfect for day wear. The dirk is great, too, but I don't wear one so it's purely eye candy.
    I dont wear the Dirk either. If your going to have one tho its nice that they match.
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  9. 18th November 09, 03:52 PM #9
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    A fantastic looking set. What a great heirloom to treasure.

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  10. 18th November 09, 04:22 PM #10
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    I believe that the correct term is "sweet!".

    Nice cutlery.

    Best

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