A rather distinctive Sgain Dubh

[Standard]

Boy, if I didn't already have an officer's model I'd definately get one of these. I really like mine. The blade takes a good edge, the opener is stiff at first, but soon begins to move smoothly. I've used the corkscrew and have done it with the sheath still attached. As a side note I wonder why the corkscrew is not on the side of the handle opposite where it is located so that you would be pulling against the back of the blade, and not the sharpened edge since it takes more effort to pull a cork than it does to wrench the bottle opener. All in all, I find my officer's model to be a very serviceable and good looking sgain dubh.

[ThistleDown]

In this morning's post. Well made. Good brass. Good steel with an edge that will stay. Corkscrew tight and centred. Small badge nicely cast and well set into the rosewood. My only negative is that it could have a better sheath, but I'm not complaining at this price. A good addition to the XMTS cap badge, dandelion and pewter quaich already in hand. Thanks for adding this to the shop, Steve.

[Kiltboy]

... I really like mine. The blade takes a good edge, the opener is stiff at first, but soon begins to move smoothly. I've used the corkscrew and have done it with the sheath still attached. ....

I agree completely. It's a handy blade to have when you are in a hotel in the middle of nowhere, and you are intent on dining on cheese, cured meat and wine. It's the only utensil you need.

[Dale Seago]

Mine arrived from Steve today, and I have to say I do like it. I don't yet know what sort of stainless steel it is or how well it'll sharpen up, but the way the edge bevel is "set" it was clearly intended to be a functional "working" blade. The "accessory tools" also appear solid, functional, no more "gimmicky" than a Swiss Army pocket knife or a Leatherman multitool.

And the Xmarks crest is just too cool for words.

One of my students (who's an instructor in her own right) just moved into a new place and is having a housewarming/dinner party Sunday afternoon/evening. There will be good food and lots of adult liquid libations, which will be a perfect opportunity to put this sgian through its paces.

[Madadh]

PM sent for some small crests

[islandkilt]

Arrived yesterday, or was it Friday? Wifey gets the mail and tends to set things aside without mentioning them to me... perhaps as gentle punishment for my self-indulgent moments...

Very nice!

Well done, sir. I'm quite pleased, thank you much.