Sgian dubh opinion

**Arlen** · 16th June 07, 01:07 PM

Well, I just got my father this Sgian Dubh for Father's day

and I'm pretty well pleased with the quality and price. It's a very well made formal Sgian.

Now, I'm considering getting it for my wedding but I'm not sure. My kilt will be the Macdonald of the isles red as seen here...

Should I go, instead, for this one with the black stone?

They are both absolutely gorgeous, but I'd like the nicest, most formal one for my wedding and my opinion really is split between the two.

**Bob C** · 16th June 07, 01:11 PM

They're both beautiful and plenty "formal." The second would be more versatile, I'd say, because of the black stone.

Where did you buy the one for your Dad?

**Arlen** · 16th June 07, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Bob C.

Where did you buy the one for your Dad?

They have them here...
And here... (In various colour stones, no less...)

**Robin** · 16th June 07, 01:22 PM

Bob....before you bid...check the P&P...it's £20 ($39.50) to the USA

Indeed...Carse of Gowrie is more reliable.

**NSpiper** · 16th June 07, 01:23 PM

I own one the same as you are giving your dad (with a different stone). I wore it to my wedding and it looked great. I think both are quite nice but I agree with Bob C, the black stone would be more versitile.

**Bob C** · 16th June 07, 01:27 PM

Thanks. I'm bidding on one. My wife just might kill me.

**Arlen** · 16th June 07, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Bob C.

Thanks. I'm bidding on one. My wife just might kill me.

Good luck with the bid.
I have to say, I was surprised by the quality when I actually received it. It looks a lot more formal in life than it does in the picture.

**Arlen** · 16th June 07, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by NSpiper

I own one the same as you are giving your dad (with a different stone). I wore it to my wedding and it looked great. I think both are quite nice but I agree with Bob C, the black stone would be more versitile.

Thanks for the vote and a big welcome to the forum!

**slohairt** · 16th June 07, 10:38 PM

Dia Dhuit, Arlen!

Both are really nice, but I like the first one the best. (Maybe because I've been eyeing it myself for awhile

) Can you get it with an amber or cairngorm stone? That would probably make it more versatile.

**Arlen** · 17th June 07, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by slohairt

Dia Dhuit, Arlen!

Both are really nice, but I like the first one the best. (Maybe because I've been eyeing it myself for awhile

) Can you get it with an amber or cairngorm stone? That would probably make it more versatile.

Thanks for the help.

I have to admit, after spending a good bit of time looking around, I found one with a beautiful green stone.
Now green is my favourite colour. And it prompted me to decide on that with green hose and a green cravat.