** SOLD ** Sgian Dubh 'Coruisk' - Brass, Maple Burl, African Blackwood and Camelthorn

[Paul Baleta]

Hi Folks
Another Sgian Dubh fresh off the workbech - this time a 'Coruisk'

A variant on a traditional Scottish Sgian Dubh - the 'Coruisk'. The 'Coruisk' features a long, slim, highly finished blade with a flared, solid bolster, an accent spacer and pommel. The 'Coruisk' has an elegant and dressy feel compared to the more rustic 'Scavaig' design.

The blade is crafted in Böhler M390 stainless steel - a very high performance powder metallurgy 'super' steel. This modern steel enables the lustrous satin sheen on the blade and has excellent corrosion resistance and edge retention. The blade also features detailed filework on the spine.

The brass bolster is solid and not just a ferrule (metal band around the wood). Behind the bolster is a spacer of stabilized Maple burl that features beautiful burl figure. The handle center is African Blackwood and the pommel is Camelthorn and also features a decorative mosaic pin at the back. The handle pin has been peined, domed and polished to a satin finish.

The sheath is also 100% handmade with saddle stitching and Celtic knot toolwork to match the color and feel of the knife.

SPECIFICATIONS
- Blade: Böhler M390 Stainless Steel (HRC +/- 61)
- Blade thickness: 3.7mm (0.14")
- Blade length: 99mm (3.9")
- Overall length: 207mm (8.15")
- Handle material: Solid brass bolster, stabilized Maple burl, vulcanized fibre and brass liners, African Blackwood handle center and a Camelthorn pommel.
- Fittings: Brass with mosaic pin in the pommel
- Traditional hidden tang design with filework on the spine. Comes with a custom fitted sheath as seen.

€ SOLD

Also on my website: Sgian Dubh 'Coruisk' - Brass, Brown Maple Burl, African Blackwood and Camelthorn

Thanks for looking!

 

[Grady slaughter]

This is lovely in my opinion. Immaculate detailing and imaginative design. The pommel in the third wood with the mosaic pin is vey cool.

 

[RayseM]

Just beautiful, a splendid knife and sheath. What Grady slaughter said

 

[Comprehensivist]

Hi Paul,

I have long admired your Coruisk and Scavaig models with my preference leaning toward the Coruisk. This example is another very handsome mix of materials and detail work to blend it all together. I tend to prefer bronze over brass for front bolsters, but you made the right choice here to match the dividers in the handle. The sheath work is very well done also, although I can't tell from the front view if it is just a pocket slip cover or if it has a small belt loop on the back?

The one detail that gives me pause from pulling the trigger on this one is the proud height of the domed cross pin in the handle. My concern is that this would create a hotspot in an otherwise supple and ergonomic handle. This seems to be a recurring design feature on previous examples I have seen. I am curious why you prefer to finish the domes at this height rather than closer to the handle?

Thanks!

Phil

 

[Paul Baleta]

Thanks guys

@ Comprehensivist - Phil, thanks for your kind words. I like to keep the handle pins fairly proud to give the otherwise smooth handle some added texture/tactile interest. Holding the knife in a tennis racquet-like grip, the pin is in the soft hollow of your hand and doesn't cause a hotspot. However, if you changed the grip and used it more as a working knife, this could be different. I could reduce the height or even file it flat to the handle (as I do with mosaic pins in the handle). This modification wouldn't be a problem on a finished knife. DM me if you;re interested in this.

I have another special Coruisk to post in the next day or two

Ciao
Paul

 

[Nobody]

I positively LOVE this knife! What is the overall weight of the knife? Thank you!

 

[Paul Baleta]

I positively LOVE this knife! What is the overall weight of the knife? Thank you!

3.7oz (106g) without sheath, 4.5oz (128g) with the sheath.