** SOLD ** Sgian Dubh 'Coruisk' - CuMascus, Ebony, Bog Oak and Maple Burl

[Paul Baleta]

Hi Folks
Here is the second Sgian Dubh finished recently and something a bit special...

The Sgian Dubh 'Coruisk' - a new variant on a traditional Scottish Sgian Dubh. 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.

This striking blade is crafted in layered Copper and cabon steel 'CuMascus' around a Super Blue (F2) carbon steel core produced by Tobias Hangler at Messershmeide Hangler. The blade also features detailed filework on the spine.

The bolster is solid copper and not just a ferrule (metal band around the wood). Behind the bolster is an Ebony spacer followed by the handle center in stabilized Bog Oak and a pommel in beautifully figured and stabilized Maple Burl. The pommel also features a decorative mosaic pin at the back. The copper handle pin is peined, domed and then polished to a satin finish.

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

SPECIFICATIONS​

Blade steel: Copper, carbon steel cladding around a Super Blue (F2) core (core HRC +/- 62)
Blade thickness: 3mm (0.12")
Blade length: 96mm (3.78")
Overall length: 197mm (7.75")
Handle material: Solid copper bolster, vulcanized fibre and copper liners, Ebony spacer, stabilized Bog Oak centre and stabilized Maple Burl pommel.
Fittings: Copper main pin and 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' - CuMascus, Ebony, Bog Oak and Maple Burl

Thanks for looking!

 

[Big DJ]

Thats a beauty Paul.

 

[brianv]

Beautiful, beautiful work!

 

[birdave]

Another Beautiful knife!

 

[Bob9466]

That knife is AWSOME!!

 

[Dawkind]

It’s a beautiful piece of work but the price doesn’t include another 45€ shipping w/insurance….puts me out.

 

[ADBrown]

Extremely well done. This is a new blade shape to me, and I need to educate myself more about it. In the short run, is there a reason for the absence of a plunge grind and the resultant ricasso? I could see where it might be part of the knife's aesthetic not to interrupt the design beyond the guard.

 

[Paul Baleta]

Thanks for the kind words guys

Extremely well done. This is a new blade shape to me, and I need to educate myself more about it. In the short run, is there a reason for the absence of a plunge grind and the resultant ricasso? I could see where it might be part of the knife's aesthetic not to interrupt the design beyond the guard.

Yes, the lack of plunge line is to give it a clean, sleek look. It increases the complexity/difficulty of the build to ensure the bevel is accurate and consistent right up to (and beyond) the bolster and also for the fit between bolster and blade (a hand filed 'V' slot) is a bit tricky. My other model Sgian Dubh, the 'Scavaig' has a more straight-forward approach with a flat ricasso and a plunge line.

 

[Dawkind]

This amazing example of cutlery arrived yesterday and it IS superb in every way and detail….very exceptional and thanks again my friend.

 

[Paul Baleta]

This amazing example of cutlery arrived yesterday and it IS superb in every way and detail….very exceptional and thanks again my friend.

You're welcome