Materials.

Every Sgian Dubh is a reflection of its owner, and we believe that we craft them with only the finest materials available, using the best local artisans. We offer a range of options to suit your preferences. All material are hand-selected for quality and character.

Blades

Our choice of blades includes, Damascus steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, hand forge these are sourced from Sheffield which is recognised as amongst the best steel in the world, there are other options available such as heat treated rainbow coloured blades or hand engraved blades.

Wood

We recommend hard woods, such as oak, ebony, laburnum. we source our wood through a supplier in Derbyshire who grows and harvests native trees. They also provides expertise for some of the more exotic imported timber we use. We collaborate with a number of specialists who provide the stabilised spalted woods. The choice of wood will be influenced by the design and look you want.

Our wood is finished with Danish oil and beeswax.

Fittings

Above is a Sgian Dubh about to start its journey. Damascus steel blade, Baltic amber, African black wood and 9ct Gold fittings.

Our collaboration with a ‘Goldleaf Jewellers ltd’, have enabled use to provide precious metals for fittings to suit your tastes, this includes Yellow gold, rose gold, platinum and silver

Sheaths.

Plain or laser engraved sheaths hand made are supplied as standard. Tooled leather sheaths are available as an optional extra with the sgian dubhs. They are individually made, and can be hand tooled to display the insignia of your choice. Photo shows a tan coloured handmade sheath with laser etching, and a plain sheath and one that has been hand tooled hand with our logo these are available in a variety of colours. We also offer, a machine pressed sheath which is available in black or brown.

Pommel stones

The choice of pommel stones are down to individual preference. If you have a favourite or preferred stone we will endeavour to accommodate you depending on availability, (and reasonable time scales).

Boxes

A choice of velvet or wooden box, which can be plain or laser engraved with your own motif.

Our Sgian Dubh are designed for ceremonial or ornamental use, to wear with National dress. To comply with current U.K. legislation, Sgian Dubh will only be sold to customers over 18 years old.

Proof of age will be required prior to completion of the sale.