Show Us Your Blades

**Tartan Hiker** · 11th July 11, 06:47 PM

I've made several, but this is far and away my favorite one. Handle is "wormy" American Chestnut capped with a bit of Eastern Hemlock. Bolster is poured pewter.

**JSFMACLJR** · 12th July 11, 01:21 PM

I use only one sgian, made by Inverness silversmith Medlock & Craik, and given to my father in the 1930's. I like it because it is very thin and light, suitable for any occasion. I keep it sharpened.

The hallmarks on sgians must wear off awfully easily, as all that is left is a wee smudge! Considering it is over 70 years old this is hardly surprising.

**madmacs** · 12th July 11, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

I use only one sgian, made by Inverness silversmith Medlock & Craik, and given to my father in the 1930's. I like it because it is very thin and light, suitable for any occasion. I keep it sharpened.

The hallmarks on sgians must wear off awfully easily, as all that is left is a wee smudge! Considering it is over 70 years old this is hardly surprising.

Nice... Gotta love heirlooms... Nice kilt too...

**Cygnus** · 12th July 11, 10:18 AM

Here is my "one and only" - a Plain Torridon with blackwood handle from the Scottish Tartans Museum:

I bought this one both because I wanted something that bridged the gap between daywear and more formalwear, and because I preferred something with a real wooden handle (I've never been a fan of molded resin handles).

I think it does the job quite nicely.

**Oberu** · 12th July 11, 08:12 PM

This is my baby (Hanwei)

This is the first blade I purchased (Windlass Steelcraft)

This is a shortsword a friend and I made together

This is the only picture I have of a blade I made for my brother going off of his specs

This is one I just finished for my friend Daniel McDonald with his initials on it. I had fun with this one

something different.

**Ryan Ross** · 13th July 11, 07:39 AM

I can't see the pics, sir.

**DWFII** · 13th July 11, 10:46 AM

A sgian dubh I made for a customer but I have one nearly identical (the prototype) that I wear.

Wart hog Ivory and Gabon ebony. Pewter and silver appointments.

**Dale Seago** · 13th July 11, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by DWFII

A sgian dubh I made for a customer but I have one nearly identical (the prototype) that I wear.

Wart hog Ivory and Gabon ebony. Pewter and silver appointments.

Oh my goodness, that is SWEET!!

**DWFII** · 13th July 11, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

Oh my goodness, that is SWEET!!

Thank you!

Of course I'm not a knifemaker but It turned out pretty nice. there's a little sterling celtic knot on the top of the ivory pommel.

**Downunder Kilt** · 13th July 11, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by DWFII

A sgian dubh I made for a customer but I have one nearly identical (the prototype) that I wear.

Wart hog Ivory and Gabon ebony. Pewter and silver appointments.

Simply superb DWFII, not only fine footwear but a sgian dubh or 2 in to the mix. The contrast of the materials, both colour and texture, and the attention to detail is really something