Looking to tweak the sgian dubh

[ShaunMaxwell]

Ryan:

I'm gonna learn to read one of these days...

SM

[Drac]

I like the Millar and contemporary designs.

SM, no problems here. I got to remember to get off the soap box

Here are some handle materials for tweaking as well. Now all but one of these will be dress. Sorry guys, not really utility. All of these are just a quick sand and buff. Even a scanner can't some of the effects in the ironwood. The outside two pieces are sanded and buffed. All the gemstones are reconstituted.

Here are Scott's materials. Hopefully I will be able to do the sheath -



Some malachite to go with a damascus blade. Again hopefully with a sheath -



Some jade and purple (they call it charoite but it doesn't look a thing like it) -



And for the casual lovers, some sambar stag, the real stuff. This one will go on one without the rear bolsters -



Jim

[artificer]

Even a scanner can't some of the effects in the ironwood.
Here are Scott's materials. Hopefully I will be able to do the sheath -


...

Jim

MAN, I am drooling already (and it's not the broccoli in spicy black bean sauce that I'm cooking right now either) !

That is beautiful stuff, and I'm dying to see what you do with it.

SLIGHTLY O/T, but still knife related; so what type of knives DO you use in your kitchen, Jim? I prefer Wustof Classic myself

[Drac]

SLIGHTLY O/T, but still knife related; so what type of knives DO you use in your kitchen, Jim? I prefer Wustof Classic myself

I have a real mix. I got into knife making when I saw some kit knives in a magazine. I told my wife "Look I can make some knives a a fraction of the cost." About 10 years later I have a couple kit knives, a few knives from my time in a meat packing plant and a couple odd production ones but so custom ones yet. Never seem to get around to it.

Jim

[CMcG]

I like the Millar and contemporary designs.

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The contemporary designs have a sleek, modern look that is appealing and I like them too. Unfortunately they don't appear to be too well made... like a lot sgians, they seem to be made for the look and not for use. I'd love to see where you could go with that concept though Drac!

Here's another few contemporary sgians, all found at:
http://buyakilt.com/contemporary-sgian-dubhs







In tracing the "Millar" image back, I found that it was a custom sgian review by a customer. It was actually made by Rob Miller from Castle Keep knives on the Isle of Skye.

Here's a couple more views of it:



Found another couple pics too.

By Thomas Haslinger:


By Jonathan Fenwick:

[artificer]

CMoG, I'm with you on the 'not very well made' bit about several of the above sgians.
I'm still firmly on the side of solid, honest materials, and less flash (especially tatty, narsty chromey flash).

Beautifully grained wood, polished steel and a good profile are all you need, day or dress evening. It's a knife, not a tiara

[CMcG]

Yes Artificer, that's why I'd like to see a fine craftsman and artist like Drac take a crack something like them; I'm sure he'd use some proper materials and make them right

[artificer]

Yes Artificer, that's why I'd like to see a fine craftsman and artist like Drac take a crack something like them; I'm sure he'd use some proper materials and make them right

I have no doubt he could.

[Drac]

Thanks guys. I'm still at hobby levels but I appreciate the vote of confidence.

But I've been trying to learn the curved grind lines like Thomas Haslinger uses for years.

I've a little disappointed. I thought the first ones had an angle where the bolster met the sheath instead of the normal.

Jim

[Ryan Ross]

Love those handle materials!

Ryan:

I'm gonna learn to read one of these days...

SM

Now worries, Shaun- it happens!