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Category Archives: Sgian Brews
Sgian Dubh and matching Sgian Brew from Glen Urquhart Antler
We crafted this Sgian Dubh and matching Sgian Brew for a wedding last month. Craig used his Sgian Dubh to cut his wedding cake, whilst the Sgian Brew was for his brother. The pair were made from a piece of … Continue reading
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Tagged Antler, Bog Oak, Damascus, Sgian Brew, Sgian Dubh, Stag Horn
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Sgian Brew and Kilt Pin set with Danish Amber
We were delighted to be asked to make this special pair of matching Sgian Brews and Kilt Pins for Andreas and Thomas’s wedding. They were able to provide us with some lovely Danish Amber, which we asked our friend Nat … Continue reading
Posted in Kilt Pins, Sgian Brews
Tagged Amber, Bog Oak, Damascus, Kilt Pin, Sgian Brew, Sterling Silver
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Sgian Brew & Kilt Pin Set with Turquoise
This unique Sgian Brew & Kilt Pin set was made for Matthew.
The handle is carved from 4200 year old Bog Oak and we diamond-engraved the bottle opener / safety blade. The fittings and kilt pin are Sterling Silver. He asked if we could use Turquoise for his commission and we were very fortunate in that our friend Nat at Scottish Gemstones had some available and made it possible to provide the pommel and kilt pin. Matthew kindly emailed us when they arrived;
“Thank you so much. They look absolutely fantastic!” Continue reading
Posted in Kilt Pins, Sgian Brews, Sgian Dubhs
Tagged Bog Oak, Bottle Opener, Kilt Pin, Sgian Brew, Sgian Dubh, Turquoise
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Platinum Wedding Rings & Royal Lochnagar Sgian Dubh & Sgian Brew Set
We were commissioned to create these unique Platinum wedding rings along with a special Sgian Dubh & Sgian Brew Set.
Both of the wedding rings featured a Tree of Life design and the bride’s ring had feathers around the ring to complement her engagement ring design and was carefully shaped to fit alongside it, whilst the groom’s ring featured a bee and and a bear.
Their wedding venue was the Royal Lochnagar Distillery so the couple sent us some wood from one of the distillery’s whisky barrels from which we made a special set of Sgian Dubhs and Sgian Brews, they also kindly sent a lovely bottle of 12 Year Old Royal Lochnagar Whisky from which we used a drop to mix with oil for polishing the wooden handles. Each Sgian was engraved with the recipients initials and the lower ferrules of the Sgian Dubh and Sgian Brew of the bride and groom were engraved with their Tree of Life design to complement their rings. Continue reading
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Tagged Bear, Bee, Platinum, Tree of Life, Wedding Rings, Whisky
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Unique Sgian Brew Commission in Bog Oak
We created this very unique Sgian Brew for Gregg using 5300 year old bog oak for handle and sheath, brass fittings, a Loch Lomond Red Jasper pommel stone and a safety bottle opener ‘blade’ in 420 Stainless Steel with custom diamond point engraving. … Continue reading
Prototype Sgian Brews
Here’s a couple of the prototype Sgian Brew ‘blades’ shown in a previous post made into Sgian Brews – finished just in time for some testing over Hogmanay….
The handles are carved from Glenlivet whisky barrel with brass and Sterling silver fittings.The right hand version was custom engraved with a personal inscription. Continue reading
Sgian Brew ‘blades’ – Testing Some New Styles
Here’s 3 new Sgian Brew ‘blades’ for our safety / bottle opener Sgians.
These are prototypes of our own exclusive designs and we’re looking for feedback before having a larger batch made.
From left to right are:
1: The old style cast Stainless Steel generic opener which we’ve been using which doesn’t have much room for engraving.
2 and 3: New styles with and without a taper on the blade section, these would also need to be worn without a sheath.
4: A different style which is more blade shaped and fits into one of our existing sheaths.
The new designs are 3mm throughout their width – so there’s no sharp or even thin edge which could be sharpened.
We developed the ‘Sgian Brew’ some years ago when it started getting more difficult to travel or gain entry to some places while wearing the traditional Sgian Dubh.
I often find that a bottle opener is pretty useful on the occasions that I’m wearing my kilt anyway !
Which one is your favorite ? Do you have any suggestions ? Continue reading
A one of a kind ‘Sgian Brew’ !
Here’s a very unusual ‘Sgian Brew’ we made as a one off special commission.
The emblem is in Sterling Silver, inlaid into Ebony. Continue reading
Sgian Brew in Bog Oak and Sterling Silver Engraved with Pictish Wolves
I made this Sgian Brew as a special commission with a carved Bog Oak handle and a Sterling Silver ferrule band engraved with Pictish wolves. It’s owner sent me the following;
“Hi Rab, I just received your Sgian Brew. It’s the second I’ve had and your workmanship just gets better and better. This one is going on a hook on my bar so that it can’t wander during a party. No more hunt the bottle opener. It has already been much admired… perhaps it should have a chain and lock on it rather than a leather string. Thanks again for a beautifully made piece of art.” Continue reading
Sgian Dubh / Bottle Opener with Skye Marble, Damascus and Bog Oak
“Just a message to let you know I received the sgian dubh yesterday. I’m chuffed to bits with the result. I think leaving the blade plain was the right decision, the finish on the Damascus steel looks amazing. I’m was also pleasantly surprised by just how nice the sheath is, I had expected it to be thinner. It has a very substantial qualitative feel to it. I’d just like to say thanks again, I am very impressed by both the craftsmanship and quality of service I received.” Continue reading
A ‘Sgian Brew’ from an Isle of Jura Whisky Barrel
This ‘Sgian Brew’ was carved from an Isle of Jura Whisky barrel, above. When I lived there we fed our cattle on the draft from the distillery. I’ll need to return to the island to get some more !
Customer comments below;
“Just to let you know that the above arrived safe and sound in today’s post. The Sgian Brew is even more attractive ‘in the flesh’ than it was on your website, and I’m very pleased with the engraving. I know my husband will love it.”
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