Sgian Dubh Blades
I make my Sgian Dubhs with a number of different blade options and can also supply these blades to you seperately or in kit form through our web shop here.
We offer a range of affordable and high quality blade options as detailed below:
The 2 blades on the left are standard imported blades which are a good option for most Sgian Dubhs.
The 3 blades on the right are examples of what we think are probably the best Sgian Dubh blades available off-the-shelf.
Working with one of Sheffield’s oldest knife-making companies, these premium blades have been exclusively made to our own design and use only top grade steels, grinding, heat treatment and finishing.
Our design results from many years of making sgian Dubhs and, for example features a gentle radius between blade and tang for extra strength and are precision ground from thicker steel than typical blades.
420 Stainless Steel blade - Buy Online
Made from 420 Stainless Steel which is a highly rust resistant steel for low maintenance, commonly used on Sheffield made quality kitchen knives.
D2 Tool-Steel blade - Buy Online
Made from D2 which is a high-carbon tool steel and is highly regarded amongst professional knife makers for its toughness, edge holding and semi-stainless properties.
Hardened and tempered to approx. 59 Rockwell.
High Carbon (Gujranwala) Damascus Steel blade - Buy Online (very limited stock)
These blades are made from billets of Damascus containing many layers of high-carbon 1095 steel and 15N20 steel, containing a small amount of Nickel, which gives the Damascus a high contrast.
Please note that the blade patterning is highly varied and will differ from the one shown in the photo
RWL34 Swedish Stainless Steel blade - Buy Online
Made from top grade RWL34 Swedish steel which, although quite expensive, is highly regarded amongst professional knife makers for its exceptional quality.
This steel is made from RSP (Rapidly Solidified Powder) for maximum strength and hardness.
Hardened and tempered to approx. 60 Rockwell.
Damasteel - Swedish Stainless Steel Damascus blade
Made from two top grade Swedish steels, RWL34 (see above) and PMC27, this combination combines both exceptional quality and beauty.
Hardened and tempered to approx. 60 Rockwell.
Please note that the blade patterning is highly varied and will differ from the one shown in the photo
Sgian Brew / Safety Bottle Opener - Buy Online
Cast Stainless Steel, a safe alternative to a blade - ideal for wearing out or travelling.
Standard (Mumbai) Damascus blade - Buy Online
These imported handmade blades
consist of contrasting steels folded
and forged together many times resulting in hundreds of layers producing a beautiful, organic pattern.
Please note that the blade patterning is highly varied and will differ from the one shown in the photo.
Standard Stainless Steel blade - Buy Online
A low cost but functional imported blade made from Stainless Steel.
Heavy Duty Leather Sgian Dubh Sheaths - Buy Online
My Sgian Dubhs are supplied with high quality leather scabbards as standard.
These sturdy, long lasting sheaths are made from heavy duty leather and have a special extra layer of leather to protect the stitching.
Swedish Steel
The use of Swedish steel in Scottish industry has a long tradition.
During the mid seventeenth century, metallurgical entrepreneurs like David, James and Henry Lyall moved to Sweden where they both traded and produced quantities of Swedish iron. This was bought and shipped back to Scotland as finished weapons during such episodes as the Covenanting Wars by Gothenburg-based Scots such as John Maclean between 1639-1651.
More interestingly was the import from Sweden of metals for the use by indigenous Scottish producers. Archival sources reveal that many cargoes were shipped to be turned into weapons by Scots who had honed their art in Swedish foundries. The most famous of these was General Alexander (Dear Sandy) Hamilton, who established his Edinburgh foundry and canon factory along the same lines as those he developed in Arboga in the 1630s. The involvement of Scots with the Swedish metal industry continued when Ingrid Boij, the daughter of a Scottish immigrant, established her Hammer Forge at Grangshammar in Dalarna in the late 1600s.
On a smaller scale I seek to continue this tradition by producing premium quality Sgian Dubhs by offering blades made from the finest quality Swedish steel.
We
recently visited the Damasteel foundry in Söderfors, (some photos below) and are importing their high grade steels. See the 'Damasteel' website for more information.
Custom made Titanium & Silver Blades
Custom made Titanium blade, bottle opener and fittings.
Custom solid Sterling silver bladed Sgian Dubh
Engraved with Celtic Knotwork or custom design or inscription.
Hallmarked in the Edinburgh Assay Office to Loch Ness Silver