Sgian dubh for comment

Sajen · 1st January 2013, 04:25 PM

Hello,

this is my first post in this section. Have get this small dirk via ebay and would like to know more about it. Is it original or a copy? How is it used (formal dress)? How old could it be?

Thank you in advance,

Detlef

Henk · 1st January 2013, 05:10 PM

Detlef.

I like these knives a lot.

I bought my first one 30 years ago in Scotland. Looks similar to yours. Personally I would say it isn't a copy. Still used when wearing a kilt.

These knives are still made today and i suppose the quality will differ.
Sometimes you can buy an older example.

Sajen · 1st January 2013, 05:25 PM

Hello Henk,

thank you and a Happy New Year! I have done in the meantime some google research and think as well that it is original. It coming from the States so it will have some age.

Regards,

Detlef

fernando · 1st January 2013, 06:56 PM

Hi Detlef,
Welcome to the Europan section

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I assume that by now you have already spotted this one:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgian-dubh
I know nothing abouth these knives but, wouldn't this be an industrial made piece and not a handcraft example ? My suggestion is based on the fact that it has that CJ SCOTLAND stamp, as if it were made for export

Sajen · 1st January 2013, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Hi Detlef,
Welcome to the Europan section

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I assume that by now you have already spotted this one:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgian-dubh
I know nothing abouth these knives but, wouldn't this be an industrial made piece and not a handcraft example ? My suggestion is based on the fact that it has that CJ SCOTLAND stamp, as if it were made for export

Hi Fernando,

thank you for both, the link and your very good hint. Like you I know nothing about this knifes. Anyway, the price I have paid wasn't to high.

Regards,

Detlef

David · 1st January 2013, 07:35 PM

This is most definitely a mass produced knife. As Henk has pointed out, these are still produced in all different levels of quality since they are a traditional part of Scottish garb. This one looks to be a somewhat nicer one than many available on the market today. Since they are not really made to be used, but just as a part of the traditional dress, you don't see them as particularly high caliber forgings very often. Is the gemstone glass or actual topaz or citrine?

1st January 2013, 04:25 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,794	Sgian dubh for comment Hello, this is my first post in this section. Have get this small dirk via ebay and would like to know more about it. Is it original or a copy? How is it used (formal dress)? How old could it be? Thank you in advance, Detlef Attached Images

1st January 2013, 05:10 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Detlef. I like these knives a lot. I bought my first one 30 years ago in Scotland. Looks similar to yours. Personally I would say it isn't a copy. Still used when wearing a kilt. These knives are still made today and i suppose the quality will differ. Sometimes you can buy an older example.

1st January 2013, 05:25 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,794	Hello Henk, thank you and a Happy New Year! I have done in the meantime some google research and think as well that it is original. It coming from the States so it will have some age. Regards, Detlef

1st January 2013, 06:56 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Hi Detlef, Welcome to the Europan section - I assume that by now you have already spotted this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgian-dubh I know nothing abouth these knives but, wouldn't this be an industrial made piece and not a handcraft example ? My suggestion is based on the fact that it has that CJ SCOTLAND stamp, as if it were made for export

1st January 2013, 07:35 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,127	This is most definitely a mass produced knife. As Henk has pointed out, these are still produced in all different levels of quality since they are a traditional part of Scottish garb. This one looks to be a somewhat nicer one than many available on the market today. Since they are not really made to be used, but just as a part of the traditional dress, you don't see them as particularly high caliber forgings very often. Is the gemstone glass or actual topaz or citrine?