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3rd August 08, 01:49 PM
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Thanks For The Glowing Review
Hey STANDARD, thanks for the kind words! I designed the Officer Sgian Dubh shortly after severing my relationship with Wilkinson Sword, and they are now made by Gaelic Themes in Glasgow. Unlike other sgians dubh the tang is much thicker and runs the length of the handle-- providing greater strength, albeit at a slight increase in weight. Both the screw driver and bottle opener are functional, and I've uncorked many a bottle of wine with the corkscrew as well.
The sheath supplied with the Officer really is a work of art, but in my opinion it is far thicker than needs be. The sheath on mine is about 1/2 the thickness, and machine sewn around the edge-- this keeps the sgian tighter to my leg, and eliminates slippage under most circumstances.
By the way, the clansman's badges used on the Officer sgians dubh were designed by Romilly Squire, so you really do have quite a piece of art there-- well worth the price.
Anyhow, I'm glad you like it.
Cheers!
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