This fashionable sgian dubh features a customizable clan crest pattern on the handle with thistle designs below. The metal is pewter that has been plated with Palladium. It is finished with the stone color of your choice which is held in place by a "claw-setting" at the top. The total length of the sgian dubh is 7 inches long. This is a top quality knife that is made in Scotland. We ask that you allow us approximately 3 weeks for delivery to bring this customized sgian dubh to you.
The words in Gaelic for dagger ('sgian') and black ('dubh') i.e. black dagger, were used because the handle was often made of bog oak which was jet black in appearance (a very hard wood suitable for the purpose). The handles on the stag knives simulate horn which was also traditionally used.
The traditional evening wear sgian dubh has a pattern and a Cairngorm stone decorating the top. Other styles have been made using simple wooden or horn handles. These are normally regarded as day wear and date back to the beginning of the last century.
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Beautiful design
I dearly want ed this product but my Clan Fleming was not available. If our crest is found I would immediately purchase this sgiain dubh.
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nice knife
This sgian dubh looks absolutely beautiful. I got it with the Ferguson clan crest and it looks perfect. I am still considering putting an edge on it but it definitely can. It also comes in a very neat presentation box with a little paper with the history behind the " black knife" As with all things with J Higgins, I highly recommend this product. I have never posted a negative review on anything about J Higgins and I don't think I'll ever have to. The customer service and promptness in shipping and courtesy in answering my many question cannot be beaten.
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Thistle and stone sgian dhu
Our band purchased the thistle sgian dhu for one of our pipers who is graduating from high school. The sgian dhu is well made and will make a grand presentation with engraving for our grad.
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Just what I needed to complete outfit...
Very nice replica...handsome and well made - Recommend!
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Clan Crest Sgian Dubh
A very impressive sgian dubh that completes my Clan Robertson attire. The blade can be sharpened and it is a knife, so be sure to pack it in checked luggage when flying, as I almost had it confiscated when flying to Scotland!