Rab Gordon Sgian!!!

**Phil E. Begg** · 16th April 07, 12:46 PM

It arrived - something like 5 days to be delivered once it was ready! Incredible!

https://www.lochnessorigins.com/acat...ian_Dubhs.html

SG 350 - a beautiful piece. Fortunately, I had the foresight to have it customized completely for the friend it is a gift to - otherwise it might never leave my hands!!! Temptation is a terrible thing.

And I don't even get home to see it in person for another week or more! Three new kilts, a sporran, and this beautiful (it's a gift, it's a gift, it's a gift!) sgian made by a master.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAArrrrrgh! The jonesing, the jonesing!

Phil

**Dirk Skene** · 16th April 07, 12:52 PM

I hate you

Seriously, congrats

**Warhoover** · 16th April 07, 01:17 PM

Phil,
I hope your friend enjoys such a wonderful present from you. Absolutely beautiful!

**Rab Gordon** · 17th April 07, 01:30 AM

I just hope that your friend likes it!
There's some other photo's of that Fife red Jasper top stone here;
Rab

**Magu** · 17th April 07, 03:24 AM

That is a really nice Sgian, if it is not impertinant of me to ask, how much does a custom piece like that run?

**Rab Gordon** · 17th April 07, 03:56 AM

I'll answer that in a private message as I'm sure that it would contravene the forum rules,
Rab

Originally Posted by Magu

That is a really nice Sgian, if it is not impertinant of me to ask, how much does a custom piece like that run?

**Phil E. Begg** · 17th April 07, 08:29 AM

I would say, for publick consumption, the price of an artifact such as this is quite reasonable. It is not an everyday purchase, of course, just as a Rolex, mass-produced as it is, is not something that most of us would purchase for every day use.

Consider: the best materials are used, with many possible options for choice among rare and wondrous raw materials; a custom design is made just for each customer, with engraving, inlays, and choice of styles; and you may consult with the Master Craftsman on variations in design. Then your imagination is brought into reality through the time and effort of that Master Craftsman. You couldn't have a watch built like that for less than the price of a luxury car, but you can have a memento, for yourself or for a true friend, that can become a valued family heirloom.

Or, in other words, Awesome deal, dude!!!

Phil