making a sgian dubh handle

**fortcollinsjerry** · 8th February 09, 01:32 PM

FWIW - I used a piece of antler for several reasons; I have several drops laying around, antler lends itself nicly to a more miitary-historical-casual/country look and it's already shaped properly to give the user a nice feel in his hand without having to do a lot of shaping and carving. For anyone who has a carving talent, sandwiching a tang between two pieces of wood and shaping that to fit the hand is also an option.

Anyone can go and google Antler and find many sources for pieces of antler.

**Tartan Hiker** · 9th February 09, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by Howard Clark

Making a tapered hole, or even a rectangular hole, is pretty simple, really, especially in antler.

You go to the hardware store, find the sawzall blades, and pick out the one with the nastiest sharpest teeth you can find.
etc...etc....

That's great! I've been struggling with that bit for a long time. Thanks for the tip!