Functional Sgians

[CMcG]

I like sharp, functional knives and usually have a suitable sgian when kilted or a small, folding pocket knife when p@nted. Not as weapons per se, but rather as tools.

When I went to Hong Kong for a year on exchange, a bunch of my kilt gear went missing in the move. I used to have a Colt burl wood sgian, which had a decent edge and full tang construction. It was perfect for day wear and looked like this one (image borrowed a fellow Xmarker):


I'm thinking of getting another Colt or, for around the same price ($20ish on eBay), a Cold Steel Secret Edge:


Recently, however, I came across this interesting adaptation of the traditional sgian by Artificum Solis Bladeworks. It's not too expensive at $87, though still a bit out of my price range...


Who else owns or has their eyes on a functional day wear sgian to tempt me with? Pictures please!

[aonghas]

I am waiting for a damascus blade that I will fit a deer antler handle. The handle will be smooth like a baby's behind.
It will be a while before my first attempt at adding pictures.

[New World Czech]

I have the one in the link below, it's simple, functional, sharp and a nice price. I do not have the studded sheath though.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sheffield-Sg...item5af349ce14

[CMcG]

I am waiting for a damascus blade that I will fit a deer antler handle. The handle will be smooth like a baby's behind.
It will be a while before my first attempt at adding pictures.

I'm not up for DIY on this one myself, but I'd love to see yours when it is done!

I have the one in the link below, it's simple, functional, sharp and a nice price. I do not have the studded sheath though.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sheffield-Sg...item5af349ce14

I notice the handle has a rather unique, curved shape (as per this eBay auction, where I pulled the images below). Is that supposed to mould to your calf? How does it feel in the hose and in the hand?

[TheOfficialBren]

Colin, that is one sharp sgian (pardon the pun)!

I think the curvature is purely stylistic but it looks pretty snazzy. I like simpler-styled stuff like this for daywear (though I don't wear a sgian).

[Truitt]

For day wear I use the Secret Edge. It is a handy, stout, affordable blade. It holds an edge well, too.

[BCAC]

Look no further than here.

I have one of these:-

[Llama]

I have a secret edge, too. It's not much to look at, but is a heckuva knife.

[New World Czech]

I notice the handle has a rather unique, curved shape (as per this eBay auction, where I pulled the images below). Is that supposed to mould to your calf? How does it feel in the hose and in the hand?

I actually wear it with the curve outward, it is very slight and makes the it easier to draw. The sheath is tight and comes out with the blade, which I like, not leg nicks or cut hose. The handle is thin and feels good in the hand, in the hose you barely know it is there.

[Father Bill]

I have a curved handle one that used to be sold by Scouts Canada when we wore shorts & hose. It's actually quite comfortable both on the leg and in the hand but sadly, while the blade is good Sheffield steel, the handle is black plastic. Cheaper for Scouts.