Thoughts on Sgians Dubh

**Livingston** · 6th September 06, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Red Lioness

So that's a yes then?

I've carried mine at work with no problems. And they are VERY security aware. Well, at least they say they are.

But now I have this one and can always say "it's not a real knife

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**David Dalglish** · 6th September 06, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by chasem

might I ask where you found this beauty?

I bought one of those from E- Bay. They are made by the Skian Dubh company of Scotland. The Seller on E-bay is. kilts-4-u. They are well made & look good The price is £29.99. Hope this is OK.

**chasem** · 7th September 06, 04:37 AM

Yes, thanks David.

**GlassMan** · 7th September 06, 07:44 AM

I've never had a problem with my Sgian Dubh. I've not tried flying with one though. However, the last time I flew I did have some trouble with my kilt pin! Ahh the silliness of the TSA.

But out here in the streets of the Washington, DC, metro area where paranoia is in the air I've not had a single problem with a sgian dubh in my sock.

**Panache** · 7th September 06, 07:59 AM

I have been asked twice at my son's elementary school by other parents "are you wearing a knife?" (which is against the rules, and I believe the law here in CA) both times they cracked up when I showed them the bottle openner and said something along the lines of "I'm much more interested in getting to my beer, than skinning a deer". A bunch of my son's kindergarten friends and I would have an interaction that would go somewhat llike this:

Them: Did you wear a real knife this time ?

Me: No

Them: Why not?

Me: It's against the rules and I don't need one.

Them: It would be cool!

Me: Not really

Them: Would too!

Me: Should I wear a dagger on my belt and a big whopping sword across my back as well?

Them: THAT WOULD BE REALLY COOL!

(Note: Children do not understand sarcasm)

Cheers

**Rab Gordon** · 7th September 06, 10:27 AM

The Glen Urquhart sgian dubh is one of my designs - I sold the rights to the manufacturer who took a mold from one of my wooden handles which was carved in Glen Urquhart oak from the family farm - hence the name.

I can offer the real wood version with a high quality Swedish laminated carbon-steel blade and give X-mark members a discount.

http://www.rainnea.com/sgian-dubhs.htm

Rab

**Ialtog** · 7th September 06, 10:44 AM

Rab, I have absolutely fallen in love with your design. I went ahead and ordered the one from the Scottish Tartan Museum, which should arrive in a few days. (I am hoping that by playing with it I can decrease my jonesing a bit for my first kilt; three weeks and counting....) However, once I save up a bit more I'm going to be buying one of yours. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.

**Panache** · 7th September 06, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Rab Gordon

The Glen Urquhart sgian dubh is one of my designs - I sold the rights to the manufacturer who took a mold from one of my wooden handles which was carved in Glen Urquhart oak from the family farm - hence the name.

I can offer the real wood version with a high quality Swedish laminated carbon-steel blade and give X-mark members a discount.

http://www.rainnea.com/sgian-dubhs.htm

Rab

Rab,

I love the Ebony handle with Sterling Silver Triscle inlay! I just ordered a sgian dubh blade and have aquired some deer antlers to make my own first real sgian dubh. Looking at your stuff though...I'm sure that I won't ever have a complete outfit until I get one of your knives...someday...someday!

Cheers

**highlandcelt** · 7th September 06, 08:17 PM

I just won this one on e-bay for $17.00 including shipping!

Yeah, a cheap blade, but, I love knives/swords!

**MacTavishOfJapan** · 7th September 06, 10:09 PM

Oh guys, you've gone and done it now!

Before this thread I was perfectly happy with my (relatively) cheap sgian dubh. Now after seeing some of the fine options going around I am wanting a damascus blade and hand carved handle etc etc.

Rab, your sgian dubhs are beautiful.

Guess I'll have to append my kilt wish list.....