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    Sgian Dubh image request

    I am trying to dig up images of historic or "traditional" (no particular era) sgian dubh with handles beyond the usual. Do any of you have photos of anything interesting or unique??
    Vestis virum reddit

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    All these sgian dubh's were carved by Bill McNeill my girlfriends grandfather. As such they are all unique.



    This one is my personal sgian, also carved by Bill. The other two along with many more are for sale.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cygnus View Post
    Ooooh! That one's cool Cygnus!
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    Have you visited Rab Gordon's website?

    http://www.rainnea.com/custom-sgian-dubhs.htm
    'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "

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    Some ideas:








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    My favourite...

    A of lovely ones from McKenzieFrain:

    http://www.mackenziefrain.com/images...knife_done.jpg

    http://www.mackenziefrain.com/images...6821bogoak.jpg


    There are a number of interesting designs at antlersgiandubhs.co.uk. The following link will get you to the horn handled page, but it is worth the mouse clicks to peruse the antler page, as well:

    http://www.antlersgiandubhs.co.uk/bull-horn-sgian-dubhs

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