new sgian dubh

[Buddha]

well, inspired by the sgian dubh rebuild, I sought out and puchased a damascus etch sgian dubh. 9.99 from BudK. now I'll have to make a new handle for it as even the pics look kindof cheesy...maybe medlar wood

pics will be forthcoming

[highlandtide]

What is BudK and where can I get a Damascus steel blade for $10?

[Buddha]

What is BudK and where can I get a Damascus steel blade for $10?

its not actually a damascus blade...it looks like damascus, hence the "etch".

here is the site:

http://www.budkww.com/partsview.asp?...&partno=hk2516

or look at item # hk2516

[phil h]

not bad lookin for the price,does it look cheap, or is it ok lookin'?

[Buddha]

not bad lookin for the price,does it look cheap, or is it ok lookin'?

as a unit, it looks like a typical lower price sgian dubh. the blade looks pretty cool though with the damascus etch. I'm going to rebuild the handle...I have various woods laying around...black walnut or medlar I'm a thinking

[phil h]

not bad lookin for the price,does it look cheap, or is it ok lookin'?

as a unit, it looks like a typical lower price sgian dubh. the blade looks pretty cool though with the damascus etch. I'm going to rebuild the handle...I have various woods laying around...black walnut or medlar I'm a thinking

can't wait to see the outcome

[Rufus]

I know that Lance(Montana) has one of these BudK sgian dubhs, and recommended it. Here's the thread...
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/v...highlight=budk

[Buddha]

well, it FINALLY came today. nice heft, wonderful balance.

now I know I must redo the handle...it has a picture of 2 aztec gods puking on the handle...

so thinner/new black walnut handle and leather sheath will be in order

nothing fancy on the sheath...just good enough so that I dont stab myself in the leg when I put it back in my boot.

[highlandtide]

Buddha are you going to make your own sheath?

[Buddha]

Buddha are you going to make your own sheath?

yep...I've got plenty of heavy leather lying around...

now that I know how to post pics I'll be posting them as the work progresses