Trade sgian dubh WIP

**turpin** · 8th October 10, 08:32 PM

Late to this thread, gentlemen, but I can only echo the others sentiments. That is an achingly gorgeous weapon.

**Drac** · 15th October 10, 06:39 PM

The last of the final 3. The damascus one.

Still in the rough shape stage. There are a lot of mistakes in this one but looks like it will still be functional. I didn't put filework on the end of the tang since between the damascus, the handle and the sheath material I think there is enough going on. I kept the filework on he spine for tradition's sake.

The blade -

In the sheath -

Not sure what to do with it but I will a least be giving it a test run tomorrow at the Ball. Should make sure these fit in the hose well.

Jim

**artificer** · 15th October 10, 07:08 PM

Allow me the first to say, WOW!

It is truly amazing, Drac.
While the material is too fancy for me, personally, I always LOVE to see malachite in use. It's such a beautiful material. I really like the Damascus with it, as the raindrop pattern in the steel echos the 'bubble' pattern frequently seen in large veins of malachite.

It'll be an eye-popper at your ball this weekend.

**norfair86** · 15th October 10, 09:18 PM

It's... beautiful...
I can't wait to see it finished! I want one!

**Taygrd** · 16th October 10, 06:58 AM

Well I think you found a way to tweek the Sgian!!!
Great work

**Tartan Hiker** · 17th October 10, 06:05 AM

Amazing work!

May I ask of what material the bolsters are made?

**Drac** · 18th October 10, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

Amazing work!

May I ask of what material the bolsters are made?

They are 415ss. When ever I get the chance I prefer to work in stainless. The pins are also 416. 303 is also stainless but if the customer wished to have engraving he will have an easier time with 416 over 303.

Wellllllll, it didn't get done in time for the Ball. Just looked at it Friday night and realized that to get it done in time I would have to rush and that's when mistakes happen. So I figured it was better to wait and take my time. Should be done in the next couple days.

Jim

**Livingston** · 18th October 10, 11:26 AM

That is sweet. I'll need to get one like that for more formal wear one of these years. It would go great with the green in my Livingston kilt.

**Drac** · 20th October 10, 03:59 PM

Let's start this off that the changes I made were at suggestions that only re-enforced what I was already waffling about. I didn't take any of them as complaints.

Here is the finished polished from the front -

From the back -

And the final blade. Since the comments on pattern of the damascus made me think of lessening the contrast. So I buffed the blade and did a touch up with some sand paper. Now the pattern is more subdued -

If Matt is ok it's headed to him for a fund raiser.

Jim