Sgian Dubh

[clemsonreeder]

Pronounced "Skeen Doo" for those not up to speed on their Scottish cutlery.
Blade is 440C, heat treat by TKS. Stainless fittings as well.
Handle is 1000 year old Culloden Bog Oak from Scotland.
This design is very much influenced by a Scottish maker named Rainnea. He supplied the oak as well. This is a one off made by request for my Uncle.
OAL is about 7.5" (8" with sheath). Very fun to make. This was my first time doing any carving. Boy, that was an experience!

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

The Scottish thistle carving looks great and functional, clean spinework, perfect blade profile, traditional single edge, smooth scale on the carry side, traditional sheath.....wow I am very impressed with this knife, a lot of history kept in the design. Excellent job.