Sgian Dubh with Bog Oak handle, New Zealand Jade Pommel and Dutch Damascus Blade

Monique commissioned us to create a special Sgian Dubh as a gift for Iain to accompany the kilt pin we previously crafted for him.
The Sgian Dubh was designed to bring together three key elements to reflect Scotland (Iain’s family), the Netherlands (Monique’s family) and New Zealand where they met.
The handle is carved from Culloden Bog Oak with a traditional Military Crosshatch design and has a Sterling Silver inlay of the Torrance Clan Crest which was also used for the kilt pin. Monique was able to give us a small piece of Inanga Pounamu, which is a beautiful New Zealand Jade and our friend Nat at Scottish Gemstones cut and polished this to create the pommel. As Monique is from the Netherlands we asked our friend and gifted blade-smith Chris Grant to use Dutch High-carbon Damascus steel to create the blade as the perfect finishing touch to the Sgian Dubh.
We received an email with some lovely photos and comments after their recent wedding; “The kilt pin and Sgian Dubh had a lot of attention from the family. Especially as we used the latter to cut our wedding cake. They really are the most unique and amazing of gifts I have ever received. Thank you again for your marvelous craftsmanship that helps create wonderful memories.”

Images courtesy of Blank & Burnet Photography, The Netherlands.