Monthly Archives: January 2012

Sgian Dubh with a Sterling Silver blade and clan crest set in an Ebony handle with Tayside Amethyst pommel

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Sgian Dubh with a Sterling Silver blade and clan crest set in an Ebony handle with Tayside Amethyst pommel
Ann commissioned this special Sgian Dubh for her husband, Alan’s birthday. They have kindly allowed us to quote from their emails…. Continue reading →

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A Family Set of Sgian Dubhs Carved from an Isle of Jura Whisky Barrel

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

A Family Set of Sgian Dubhs
Here’s a recently completed commission we made for Bryan, his brothers and his son.
The handles are carved from an Isle of Jura Whisky barrel and are inlaid with Sterling Silver clan and regimental crests. The blades are of Damascus steel and each individual’s initials are engraved on the lower silver ferrule band. The Pommels were of Fife Red Jasper and we provided a brooch from Nat at Scottish Gemstones with a matching stone.
Bryan kindly sent us his description of these Sgian Dubhs;
“Superb priceless sgian dubhs that will be worn with pride and honour.” Continue reading →

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Pictish Wolves Engraved Sgian Dubh

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Pictish Wolves Engraved Sgian Dubh
Pictish Wolves Engraved Sgian Dubh
Here’s a recent commission featuring the engraving of a pair a Pictish Wolves and the letter ‘S’ upon a Damascus blade. It’s very hard to photograph the diamond point engraving – it’s clear when it catches the light but otherwise doesn’t detract from the natural blade pattern so we have to angle the blade just right to catch it. The wolf design is recreated from a broken carved Pictish stone currently at Inverness Museum but originally from Ardross.
We were emailed the following quote;
“Stunning sgian dubh! Rab worked with me to get exactly what I needed and the custom engraving is amazing.” Continue reading →

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