Happy Father's Sgain!

[kevinkinney]

Hi Dad, et all. (As always, our host is slow. Please hit refresh if you do not see images.)

The gag gift on the kitchen table was meant to represent these:



...in comparison with the willowy blade from Windlass.



I commissioned these for the Kinney men from Jason Gustafson, a local artisan. They're made from A2 steel, treated to Rockwell 58-60, from 1/8" thick blanks, with a flat grind. These are serious tools. Pick you handle scales now (1/4" holes), and get ready to tinker! See you in New Orleans with these new Sgain Dubhiously's.

Since we'll be gathering as a clan this week, I'll even throw in some semi-dress sporrans. One for you, one for the elder Kinney brother, and one for me. These are made from the Sealskin coat I parted out to the other XMTS members. I need only wait for the antler buttons to dry, then I'll complete them. For now I'm keeping them on a high shelf.





Update- Finished with antler crown buttons and matching braided leather belts.




Love,

Kevin