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    Quote Originally Posted by Taygrd View Post
    Here is one idea: Filework around the tang with a different metal spacer with file work similiar to what some of the MSs' do on folders or alternating filework. Just an idea, I do not have the pateince to do that type of work
    If I'm picturing that correctly you are suggesting is normally done on stick tangs but I have seen a couple Scandinavian makers (Andre Andersson, student of Roger Bergh) do it on full tangs. Scandies can be some of the most ornate functional blade you will ever come across. Been around hundreds of years with very little change in design. Worth thinking about.

    Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
    Would it be possible to make the handle portion of the tang curve a little bit, like a scimitar? Not the blade, but the handle.

    Also, I'd like to see a sgian with the handle shaped to fit the fingers, similar to the rubber grips on some older bicycle handlebars.
    Lastly, I'd like to see one of these in my mailbox tomorrow afternoon.
    Um, I'm booked up. Yea that's it. Booked up. If you realy do want one like that I do know some makers I can recommend...

    Thanks for the input,
    Jim

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    there's some beautiful work here, but we have to remember that the sgian still have to be carried in the hose. Some of those knives above are too think, I think. I got one once that waws thick like that, and it ended up being top heavy and wouldn't ride in the hose top too well.

    Personally, I really like that first photo you had. With a good, usable blade it's a really beautiful blade.
    Jim Killman
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    Lot of knife porn here, shame on you guys encouraging the rest of us to slack off at work! Oh, PM me any pics of your completed stuff, I haven't seen enough

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    I have a couple in my galleries. I can add a couple more of some of my other work.

    http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...ums/my-knives/

    Jim

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drac View Post

    There are also the other extreme and are very thick and very bulbous -



    So what are your folks opinions?

    Jim
    This is the sgian that I carry. I like the look and , more importantly, the way it feels in the hand. It feels more secure than most of the others, I have a tendency to "ride high" on the handle, not too cool for sgians and most of the Norwegian style knives. The "baby dirk" handle feels secure and lively in the hand to me.
    I would love one that was a "real knife", as most of the available sgians today (even my own) are very good for opening a few letters...no manila, which goes against my "Every knife is a tool to be used" philosophy. The blades on most are weak and "wiggly" and most that I have seen require some time with Mr. Gorilla Glue before they are secure. Something in full tang that was capped by something sturdy, instead of the silly plastic stone, maybe one of the old skull crusher type butts.

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    Smile

    Here's my newest Sgian Dubh that I proudly carry My picture taking abilities don't do it justice For what I paid for it, I should've been arrested for stealing I was very fortunate to be able to purchase it. I take no credit for it's quality or design. Now that I think about it someone that's posted on this thread made it

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    Modified Cold Steel Cullodun

    Here is an old Cold Steel Cullodun that I cut the handle off of and fashioned my own out of Black Walnut and Maple. The blade is a "bit" big at just shy of 5 inches, but I am happy with it.







    I wanted a handle that was sleeker (more sleek?) and a blade that was made with quality steel. I just could not find that combination without seeking out a custom maker, so I did it myself.

    T

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