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PostPosted: Sat 04 Oct, 2003 1:18 pm    Post subject: Some Scottish Knives         Quote

Here are some of my Scottish sharp and pointy objects that aren't quite swords. The two dirks on the top are by Michael "Tinker" Pearce; the dirk and sgian achlais on the bottom are by Vince Evans:


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PostPosted: Sat 04 Oct, 2003 1:19 pm    Post subject:         Quote

Just a little closer view of the hilts.....


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PostPosted: Sat 04 Oct, 2003 7:12 pm    Post subject:         Quote

Aye brother Dave , nuttin like fine Scottish blades .....

Just be sure and use your deoderant when tucking yer achlais away *g* Mac

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PostPosted: Sat 04 Oct, 2003 7:32 pm    Post subject:         Quote

What is the blade lengthof the top piece in the picture Dave?
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PostPosted: Sun 05 Oct, 2003 5:20 pm    Post subject:         Quote

Darwin Todd wrote:
What is the blade lengthof the top piece in the picture Dave?


16 inches -- unusually long, but not unheard of.

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PostPosted: Sun 05 Oct, 2003 6:24 pm    Post subject:         Quote

Here are some more:

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PostPosted: Mon 06 Oct, 2003 5:38 am    Post subject:         Quote

I'll have something to add to this thread in the next few weeks....... can't wait :)
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PostPosted: Mon 06 Oct, 2003 9:36 am    Post subject:         Quote

I may as well add mine...

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PostPosted: Mon 06 Oct, 2003 1:34 pm    Post subject:         Quote

I'll join the party.............................

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PostPosted: Fri 10 Oct, 2003 8:52 pm    Post subject: Custom Dirk         Quote

Evenin All

Here is a dirk we just finished up toady. It is a fellow in the shop who was making it for his own collection. He prefers the aged look as he takes quite a while to work a patina into the item so it has that well used and worn look. The blade is actually a recycled sword blade.

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PostPosted: Fri 10 Oct, 2003 9:08 pm    Post subject:         Quote

Ooo... another nice, one, Craig. I really like the looks of that one. Is nice... :)
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PostPosted: Fri 10 Oct, 2003 11:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Custom Dirk         Quote

Craig Johnson wrote:
Evenin All

Here is a dirk we just finished up toady. It is a fellow in the shop who was making it for his own collection. He prefers the aged look as he takes quite a while to work a patina into the item so it has that well used and worn look. The blade is actually a recycled sword blade.

Craig


Hey Craig! Ever thought of adding a dirk or two to your "regular" line up...? ;)

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PostPosted: Sat 11 Oct, 2003 4:49 am    Post subject: Re: Custom Dirk         Quote

David Wilson wrote:


Hey Craig! Ever thought of adding a dirk or two to your "regular" line up...? ;)



Ooh, ooh...what he said!!! :D

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PostPosted: Sat 11 Oct, 2003 12:47 pm    Post subject: Dirk's         Quote

Ahh, biggest two blocks to us offering one is the great amount of time in carving the grip and the fact we can never decide on any one style. We have a tendency to perfer the early ones and each time we do one there is a different one we are itching to do.

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PostPosted: Mon 13 Oct, 2003 5:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Dirk's         Quote

Craig Johnson wrote:
Ahh, biggest two blocks to us offering one is the great amount of time in carving the grip and the fact we can never decide on any one style. We have a tendency to perfer the early ones and each time we do one there is a different one we are itching to do.

Craig


That's a beautiful piece Craig. I really like the overall effect that the aging process had on it.

What's the blade length? Looks like a biggun'
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PostPosted: Mon 13 Oct, 2003 7:20 pm    Post subject: Evenin Patrick         Quote

Howdy Patrick

Yea she's a pretty good size. I never did actually measure the blade but my guess is 18 " to 19" or so. It would definitely be in the upper end of the size pocket. The length was more dictated by the chunk of sword blade we used as any set plan.

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PostPosted: Wed 29 Oct, 2003 3:21 am    Post subject:         Quote

Hey all!
I am new to the forums and thought i'd put my Sghian Dubh up here. Let me know what you think.
The hilt is antler and the blade is short, coming in at around 4".

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