Could be a sgian dubh

**Woodsheal** · 15th November 07, 05:12 PM

A cool little knife that would work as a unique sgian dubh. You'd have to make your own sheath, though:

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(4ty...NUM=KNIFE-FT-T

**pipesndrumsnun** · 15th November 07, 05:15 PM

Cool! Are you getting one?

**Kilted in Maine** · 15th November 07, 06:47 PM

I actually like thier sgian dubh

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(4ty...UM=KNIFE-SGIAN

**ccga3359** · 15th November 07, 06:59 PM

I do like that one. too bad they don't take PayPal.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 15th November 07, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted in Maine

I actually like thier sgian dubh

Neat! I like the sgian, as well...I've never seen one quite like it before!

**Casper** · 18th November 07, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted in Maine

I actually like thier sgian dubh

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(4ty...UM=KNIFE-SGIAN

That's the one I have. I'd suggest saving your pennies or making something yourself.

- Its not flat on one side, so it sticks out a bit
- Its a LOT darker wood than is pictured
- The sheath is VERY thick (leather-covered wood)
- Blade is VERY dull. Except for the point.

I still use it, but not after stripping off the varnish and sanding one of the sides down flat. After that, its acceptable as its a bit different than a standard sgian, sticks out a bit, and the end cap actually has a 3-D molded crown on it. Looks rather nice, until you pull it out. As long as you have some decent sized flashes, the bulky sheath isn't TOO noticable.

However, for the $30-35 you'll be paying for it, and the work it took to make it appear better... i'd be inclined to just make my next one myself. Then, at least, you'd have a blade that can actually cut.

**TheKiltedWonder** · 18th November 07, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Casper

- Blade is VERY dull. Except for the point.

Don't get me wrong. I understand that it seems dumb to many who view the knife as a tool to have a knife that can't cut, but isn't it kinda normal for a sgian dubh to be intentionally left dull like that? It isn't meant as a tool anymore (discounting the sgian brew); it's ceremonial for many (though, I'm guessing not to you). But isn't it normal to find a dull sgian?

**James MacMillan** · 18th November 07, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by TheKiltedWonder

Don't get me wrong. I understand that it seems dumb to many who view the knife as a tool to have a knife that can't cut, but isn't it kinda normal for a sgian dubh to be intentionally left dull like that? It isn't meant as a tool anymore (discounting the sgian brew); it's ceremonial for many (though, I'm guessing not to you). But isn't it normal to find a dull sgian?

I sure can't speak for anyone else, but a knife that can't be used is an ornament, and would never be carried by me. If I can't use it, what good is it? Is it then just a piece of jewellry?

In your mind is the sgian dubh just like a ring on your finger or a necklace around your neck?

**TheKiltedWonder** · 19th November 07, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

In your mind is the sgian dubh just like a ring on your finger or a necklace around your neck?

I think you misread/misunderstood what I said. I wasn't trying to say that a sgian dubh was the same as ring to me; I was merely remarking that the dull blade seems to be common in my experience...

**TheSp8** · 19th November 07, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

I sure can't speak for anyone else, but a knife that can't be used is an ornament, and would never be carried by me.

Yeah, what the Marine said.

To me, even an ornamental knife has to be functional. It should be able to clean under my nails, cut a piece of string, or process large game with equal ease. That being said, all commercially made sgian dubh I've seen have been duller than a hammer. We looked at many many in Scotland and all were dull with a few even having questionable points. Bummer.

YMOS,
Tony