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My Sgian Dubh from Scotia Metalwork
As sort of a combined anniversary and early Fathers Day gift, look what carolinanan117 let me get!
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Blade: 3 7/16" 1084
Handle: Slightly different handle shape than most, done up in Rosewood
Furniture: Brass
Dragon (Celtic Beast): Silver
Handmade by Mike McRae. Here is a link to his website:
http://www.scotiametalwork.com/index.html
Allen Sinclair, FSAScot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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Absolutely gorgeous. Absolutely jealous... and proud of you at the same time!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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Mike does beautiful work, doesn't he? Allen, that is a lovely sgian!
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 Originally Posted by Holcombe Thomas
Mike does beautiful work, doesn't he? Allen, that is a lovely sgian!
Thanks, Holcombe. Mike is an artist.
Allen Sinclair, FSAScot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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Allen, as you say, Mike is an artist. And his blades do come seriously sharp.
Just as soon as I can convince my son to start wearing the kilt, I'll order another blade from Mike, and then give one to the young man. On the other hand, I have more than one sporran. I could certainly use another sgian dubh. Or two.
Holcombe
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Lovely piece. Wear it in good health.
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Originally Posted by Father Bill
Absolutely gorgeous. Absolutely jealous... and proud of you at the same time!
Thanks, Padre. It is pretty, isn't it? And the blade is quite sharp.
Allen Sinclair, FSAScot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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Allen: Elegant craftsmanship - a beautiful sgian dubh. I love the rosewood/brass combo and the intricate metalwork. Congratulations.
Personally, I don't like too sharp an edge on my sgian dubh. I am well aware of the old saw about more easily cutting yourself with a dull edge, but that applies to functional knives. I view the sgian dubh as mostly ornamental, and I don't want to gash my leg. 
John
I changed my signature. The old one was too ridiculous.
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Originally Posted by mookien
Allen: Elegant craftsmanship - a beautiful sgian dubh. I love the rosewood/brass combo and the intricate metalwork. Congratulations.
Personally, I don't like too sharp an edge on my sgian dubh. I am well aware of the old saw about more easily cutting yourself with a dull edge, but that applies to functional knives. I view the sgian dubh as mostly ornamental, and I don't want to gash my leg.
John
Thanks John!
I agree that if the sgian dubh is purely ornamental, a stainless steel blade, or indeed no blade at all, would be fine. But for me, I'm very happy with the look and feel of mine and knowing that it's also a functional knife. 
Allen Sinclair, FSAScot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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