Sgian Don't ideas?

[cavscout]

When I was with Wilkinson Sword I designed the "Officer Sgian Dubh"

I couldn't remember where I heard someone state they had designed the Officer Sgian. Thanks for reminding me. It's great.

The clan badge is the same high quality badge you wold expect from Gaelic Themes, but I honestly, would rather have the knife without the badge. When I inquired about getting the knife sans badge I was told it's not an option.

I think offering the Officer in black wood w/ nickel fittings and brown wood with brass and no badge would be a big hit.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I couldn't remember where I heard someone state they had designed the Officer Sgian. Thanks for reminding me. It's great.

The clan badge is the same high quality badge you wold expect from Gaelic Themes, but I honestly, would rather have the knife without the badge. When I inquired about getting the knife sans badge I was told it's not an option.

I think offering the Officer in black wood w/ nickel fittings and brown wood with brass and no badge would be a big hit.

Unlike Swiss Army Knives, which are produced by the millions, this is a limited production item so manufacturing costs are many time greater than for a standard sgian dubh. Frankly at the price Gaelic Themes charges for this item I don't see it making them a lot of money (our estimated retail at Wilkinson Sword was GB Pounds 90-100!).

I agree that a version with plain grips (black or brown) would widen sales appeal-- it is, after all, a super item.

I've thought about having the grips removed, filing down the rivets, and fitting ivory scales in their place. The $300+ that a local knife maker quoted for the job has, for the moment, put this on a back burner.

PM me if you'd like to discuss this further.

[pipesndrumsnun]

Call me crazy, but I think a "sgian don't" that has a toothbrush instead of a blade would be great! It is always good to have a toothbrush handy!
P.S. You could keep a tiny tube of toothpaste in your sporran!

[Panache]

Call me crazy, but I think a "sgian don't" that has a toothbrush instead of a blade would be great! It is always good to have a toothbrush handy!
P.S. You could keep a tiny tube of toothpaste in your sporran!

Hmmmmmm...

Travel tooth brushes are readily available and very cheap. It would just be a matter of fitting the cover/handle into a wood handle.

Hmmmmmmmmmm.....

Cheers

Jamie

[pipesndrumsnun]

Hmmmmmm...

Travel tooth brushes are readily available and very cheap. It would just be a matter of fitting the cover/handle into a wood handle.

Hmmmmmmmmmm.....

Cheers

Jamie

GREAT idea, Jamie!!