Daywear Sgian Dubh???

**Tobus** · 7th June 12, 01:30 PM

I just don't like how it feels having a sgian dubh in the hose. It just becomes uncomfortable for me.

Interesting. I often forget mine is even there, as I can't feel it in there unless I move a certain way or reach down to wiggle it. It just sort of blends in with the pressure from my garter ties.

**creagdhubh** · 7th June 12, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Interesting. I often forget mine is even there, as I can't feel it in there unless I move a certain way or reach down to wiggle it. It just sort of blends in with the pressure from my garter ties.

I'm the same way, Tobus.

**David Thorpe** · 7th June 12, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Interesting. I often forget mine is even there, as I can't feel it in there unless I move a certain way or reach down to wiggle it. It just sort of blends in with the pressure from my garter ties.

Another ***, applies equally to either my DIY antler crown-handled or my Torrington replica blackwood and silver dress one.

**maeah613l** · 13th June 12, 09:07 PM

I very much like the one posted by Dale Seago. I was just about to say that since our family hunts, we end up with some lovely antlers and that are fun to decorate a hunting lodge with, and I've always thought it would make a lovely sgian handle! Thanks!

**David Thorpe** · 14th June 12, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by maeah613l

...we end up with some lovely antlers and that are fun to decorate a hunting lodge with, and I've always thought it would make a lovely sgian handle! Thanks!

They do indeed, and antler is a joy to work, especially if you have access to a power sander. The antler bone is virtually self-polishing when heat is part of the sanding.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 14th June 12, 03:08 PM

I think any sgian dubh, as long as it doesn't have a chunk of glass set on top of the pommel, works as a "day wear" sgian dubh. Formal evening wear is another kettle of fish, and here you probably should stick with silver mounts and (if you wish) caringorms, genuine or faux, to round out your dressiest attire.

**creagdhubh** · 14th June 12, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

I think any sgian dubh, as long as it doesn't have a chunk of glass set on top of the pommel, works as a "day wear" sgian dubh. Formal evening wear is another kettle of fish, and here you probably should stick with silver mounts and (if you wish) caringorms, genuine or faux, to round out your dressiest attire.

I couldn't agree more, Scott.