DIY Sgian Dubh

[Nomad]

In truth this is my second attempt, first Sgian was given to my cousin at his wedding as all of the gear he was wearing was hired, so I thought it nice if he had my knife as a momento.

Well 2nd attempt, I had learned some things, got some new tools and was feeling more adventurous - great ideas not so perfectly executed. I wanted to have both the Scottish and Yorkshire elements of my ancestry included.



I did did intend to have much more relief on the rose, but realised that once you drill a big hole for the shank, you have limited depth to play with, therefore did a more stylised rose. Thistle was relatively easy, tried to simulate raindrops with some success using silver pins to match band. The blade is stainless Damascus, which I quite like.

Overall I am happy with design and colours of the wood, just wish the raindrop idea had worked a little better.