Quote Originally Posted by Ryan Ross View Post
I'm a fellow who likes to carry a usable knife, and won't carry a sgian dubh unless it has a good blade. With that in mind, I like a sgian that fits comfortably in the hand and on the leg. A little shape to the handle is nice for looks, but personally, I'd want a lower level of decorative relief. I also like the handle portion to not be too out of balance with the blade, as that can promote the knfe migrating out of the sock.
I'm with Ryan here. The "baby dirk" look seems too handle-heavy. I'm also not one for over-ornamentation, no matter how traditional it may be.

I like the flattened leg-side of the handle as well. I'm a huge fan of your work as-is (obviously) Perhaps just experimenting with the basic silhouette of the handle?

edit: Shaun, that actually looks quite a bit the sketch I sent to Drac when I asked about a custom handle shape. Mine was loosely based on the handle shape of the Swiss Baselard.