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16th July 14, 06:58 AM
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DIY Sgian Dubh 2.0
I've had some antler for a while (thanks @crash) and wanted to make a second sgian dubh. I previously made a rib handled sgian dubh which is detailed here:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...23/index2.html
This project is an upgrade of that one rather than a second knife. I repurposed the blade and scabbard from the rib handled sgian project for this one.
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Last edited by Nathan; 16th July 14 at 08:52 AM.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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16th July 14, 07:04 AM
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Very nicely done, Nathan!
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16th July 14, 07:14 AM
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VERY nice. I love the detail on the pommel. Is the antler comfortable against your leg? I've always liked the look, but worried it would rub me raw.
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16th July 14, 07:27 AM
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Very impressive Nathan! Well done.
St. Andrew's Society of Toronto
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16th July 14, 07:56 AM
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Looks great. Curve of the antler makes it look like an old caping knife.
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16th July 14, 08:04 AM
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I like it. Good job Nathan! What did you use for the pommel? Is it metal or wood?
Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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16th July 14, 08:13 AM
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Very nice, great craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.
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16th July 14, 08:27 AM
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 Originally Posted by ASinclair
I like it. Good job Nathan! What did you use for the pommel? Is it metal or wood?
The pommel is a stone I collected at False Bay Beach in Cape Breton and adorned with a brass maple leaf. This maple leaf and the matching one on the scabbard were a set of cuff links.
Originally Posted by Tomak
VERY nice. I love the detail on the pommel. Is the antler comfortable against your leg? I've always liked the look, but worried it would rub me raw.
It could be more comfortable but I'm hearty.  Actually, it's the bolster, rather than the antler that protrudes a little much. If I had a metal grinder, I might make it flush. I could also smooth the backside of the antler in the process. Those two steps would make it very comfortable but for now, it's just fine. I wore it last night to the pub for hours and forgot it was there.
Last edited by Nathan; 16th July 14 at 08:29 AM.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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16th July 14, 08:33 AM
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16th July 14, 08:54 AM
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Nathan showed me this sgian last night and I agree that it is quite an upgrade over version 1.0 
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