Sgian Dubh

The sgian dubh we see today is a mixture of history, myth and misinterpretation. Sgian in Gaelic means knife, the dubh part means black. Thus you get black knife. The black refers to the fact it was a hidden knife or a concealed weapon.
It is a small, singled-edged knife (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt. Originally used for eating and preparing fruit, meat, and cutting bread and cheese - as well as serving for other more general day to day uses such as cutting material and protection, it is now worn as part of traditional Scottish dress tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. The sgian-dubh is normally worn on the right leg, but can also be worn on the left, depending on whether the wearer is right or left-handed

Celtic Plain Top Clan Sgian Dubh Antique Finish (available on order)	SD/ACC ANT
Antique-look metal work in Pewter with plated finish of Palladium ensuring it will not scratch or tarnish. Black simulated handle and sheath. Stainless Steel Blade. Supplied boxed with general historical notes. Overall length approx 7" (18cm The thistle on the handle can be replaced with any clan crest. Please allow 6-10 weeks for your special request.  Cairngorm, amethyst, green, blue, red or black stone on top, Please leave a note at checkout with what clan/stone you would like.
Full Details	add to cart NZ$180.00

Celtic Stone Top Clan Sgian Dubh (Available on Order)	SD/CC
It has a Stone top claw setting (available in 6 colours) with metal work in Pewter with plated finish of Palladium ensuring it will not scratch or tarnish. Chrome finish. Black simulated handle and sheath. Stainless Steel Blade. Supplied boxed with general historical notes. Overall length approx 7" (18cm). Please email/call to find out what stone colours we have in stock. All available to order (allow 6 - 8 weeks for delivery)
Full Details	add to cart NZ$180.00

Celtic Stone Top Clan Sgian Dubh Antique finish (Order only)	SD/CC ANT
Featuring an Antique metal finish and a Stone top claw setting (available in 6 colours) with metal work in Pewter with plated finish of Palladium ensuring it will not scratch or tarnish. Black simulated handle and sheath. Stainless Steel Blade. Supplied boxed with general historical notes. Overall length approx 7" (18cm). Choose bewteen a Thistle badge, Lion Rampant Badge or your clan crest (most common crests available). Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for delivery. Engraving on blade available for an extra $30.00 - please contact us to arrange this.
Full Details	add to cart NZ$195.00

Ivory Effect Sgian Dubh	SD/IC Ivory
Sgian Dubh with ivory effect handle  with Clan Badge and brown leather sheath. Sgian Dubh in stock has Scottish Thistle badge on handle.  Supplied boxed with general historical notes.
Full Details	add to cart NZ$123.00

Thistle Stone Top Sgian Dubh - Antique Finish Order only	SD/CT Ant
Featuring an Antique metal finish and a Stone top claw setting (available in 6 colours) with metal work in Pewter with plated finish of Palladium ensuring it will not scratch or tarnish. Black simulated handle and sheath. Stainless Steel Blade. Supplied boxed with general historical notes. Overall length approx 7" (18cm). Choose bewteen a Thistle badge, Lion Rampant Badge or your clan crest (most common crests available). Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for delivery. Engraving on blade available for an extra $30.00 - please contact us to arrange this.
Full Details	add to cart NZ$195.00

Celtic Plain Top Clan Sgian Dubh (available on order)	SD/ACC
Chrome-look metal work in Pewter with plated finish of Palladium ensuring it will not scratch or tarnish. Black simulated handle and sheath. Stainless Steel Blade. Supplied boxed with general historical notes. Overall length approx 7" (18cm The thistle on the handle can be replaced with any clan crest. Please allow 6-10 weeks for your special request.  Cairngorm, amethyst, green, blue, red or black stone on top, Please leave a note at checkout with what clan/stone you would like.
Full Details	add to cart NZ$170.00

Clan crest sgian dubh (available on order)	SD/CT
Featuring a Chrome metal finish and a Stone top claw setting (available in 6 colours) with metal work in Pewter with plated finish of Palladium ensuring it will not scratch or tarnish. Black simulated handle and sheath. Stainless Steel Blade. Supplied boxed with general historical notes. Overall length approx 7" (18cm). Choose bewteen a Thistle badge, Lion Rampant Badge or your clan crest (most common crests available). Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for delivery. Engraving on blade available for an extra $30.00 - please contact us to arrange this.
Full Details	add to cart NZ$180.00