Just made a sgian!

**Rangingscot** · 25th April 17, 02:04 PM

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home made sgian dubh, handle carved from elk antler with a flint knapped piece of obsidian. blade is hand ground high carbon saw blade.
enjoy the pics that should come up

oh and the sporran is hand made too! deer fur front.

**McMurdo** · 25th April 17, 03:45 PM

Nice work. I just love hand made items, well done, well done indeed.

**GrainReaper** · 25th April 17, 04:02 PM

I love the sporran closure, is that an oak leaf with acorns? (Hard to see on my phone screen) I'm always looking to incorporate a holly sprig and berries into my attire, your pic has inspired me....

**Rangingscot** · 25th April 17, 04:49 PM

Thank you both!! aye it is an oak leaf closer, found it at an antique shop for a good price! I'm glad I have inspired you! look at the antique shops around, lots of interesting stuff!

**GrainReaper** · 25th April 17, 05:32 PM

Holly is my family plant, I'm always on the lookout for a nice piece!

**Tarheel** · 25th April 17, 06:23 PM

I admire the oak and acorn (as a forester graduate even more) but my family plant is Hazel sapling. I have to settle with my eye color and at times a "lost in the woods" look. Good job on both items.

**Rangingscot** · 25th April 17, 10:47 PM

thank you!
I'm still not sure what clan I belong to but I chose oak because I'm a woodsman
holly and hazel would be interesting, maybe make something (like a dirk or sgian) out of one of those woods for a handle?
I would be interested in seeing what you find GrainReaper!
haha I get the "lost in the woods part" Tarheel!

**48HofC** · 26th April 17, 04:18 AM

Very nice work, repurposing materials always brings out great creativity.

**Rangingscot** · 26th April 17, 12:11 PM

thank you 48HofC, I would heartily agree that repurposed material brings out creativity! been doing it for a few years and have to say it is all unique!