Bob still makes a lot of knives, but can rarely be persuaded to part with them! So this is a unique opportunity to purchase his sgian dubhs... |
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This perfectly finished piece is in a tradional sgian dubh style (click image for close-up in new window). The pierced and fileworked blade is stainless steel, the fittings mirror polished sterling silver. The copper sheath is covered with goatskin, and the full-tang handle and the pommel are formed from a single piece of smooth-polished Macassar ebony. Buy Now for £725. |
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This sgian dubh is based on Cluny MacPherson's sgian, found on the field after the battle of Culloden (click image for close-up). The thick, fileworked clip point blade is stainless steel, the rounded handle black Indian ebony, with a lustrous cowhorn pommel. This sgian has a simple hand-sewn leather sheath. Buy Now for £475 |
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This four inch French Opinel folder has been masterfully handcarved by my friend Sam, in a perfect and intricate spiral and knotwork pattern beautifully fit to the curves of the handle. The reverse of the handle has a smooth section so that the knife can be oriented by touch. |
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Carving like this does not come along every day! Sam's style is painstakingly intricate and wonderfully detailed (click either image to see close-ups). It transforms this classic working knife into a practical but beautiful work of art. Buy Now for £445 |
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