Thanks again guys. I hear what you are saying Shaun but I suppose its all relative.

In Scotland (as in many other countries due to ever more restrictive knife laws) it would never be anything more than a national dress accessory, with the exception of slaying the odd haggis once a year. I could use damascus but have found no historical link and this would considerably raise the cost of a Dubh that has to remain hidden in its sheath. Pretty sure in Scotland with the exception of formal occaisions, burns nights etc it has to remain in its sheath by law, I'll let the masses correct me on that one if I'm wrong.

I certainly take your comments on board and if in these tough financial times people were prepared to pay a little extra then I would of course make it. Just trying to offer a handmade alternative with a bit of variety from the norm at a fair and reasonable price.

Thanks again
Paul