Scottish Dirk Sgian Dubh

A Sgian Dubh (pronounced ski-an doo) is a ceremonial stabbing knife with a fixed blade (not a folding blade) typically worn with full Scottish highland dress. Its cutting edge is generally under three inches.

The name means "black knife" or "black dagger". This is said to be because its history was of being secretly concealed, worn hidden away in the armpit. Secreted away, it was therefore a dark weapon - against the Highland custom of guests depositing weapons at the house door before entering. 

The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic. From sgian ('knife') and dubh ('black', also with the secondary meaning of 'hidden'. 

Evolved from the sgian-achlais, a dagger that could be concealed under the armpit. Used by the Scots of the 17th and 18th centuries.

The sgian-dubh also resembles the small skinning knife that is part of the typical set of hunting knives. These sets contain a butchering knife and a skinner with a blade of about 4 inches .

This Sgian Dubh is a remarkable work of art and craftmanship. Coming from a Irish, Scottish, Dutch and Italian background. It becomes a "personal" matter designing and Crafting such a Beautiful and Stunning Piece of Heritage and History.

The Blade is made from VG10, 1095, L6 and 15n20. Making a Beautiful "Rose, Armor" Damascus Pattern. 

The Handle is made from African Water buffalo Horn and Bone. With a White Howlite and Pearl inlay and a 18ct gold accent inlay.