Thanks for some great advice, I'll keep you posted as to how I get on.

I have another question, I'm hoping to commission a sgian dhub (damascus blade) from Cranart or some one similar and fancy having a inscription inlaid into the hilt - I've heard of a sgian in Inverarary, that carries a gaelic inscription being translated, reads 'Give me blood for I am thirsty'. can anyone please give me the true gaelic version (if possible identical to the one on the original) It seem most fitting.