I craft my sgian dubhs with a wide range of blade options. Available in either high quality silver pewter or sterling silver. Sgian in gaelic means knife, the dubh part means black. The commonest spelling is sgian dubh, but sgian dhu and other spelling variations are also allowable. This 2 piece sgian dibh set by szco supplies have an overall length of 10. The sgian dubh pronounced skien doo, is a small singleedged knife. Tucked into the top of the kilt hose, a sgian dubh is the small, single edged knife worn with the top of the hilt visible against your calf. Used by the scots of the 17th and 18th centuries, this knife was slightly larger than the average modern sgian dubh and was carried in the upper sleeve or lining of the body of the jacket. How to pronounce sgian dubh in different languages. Theres about a zillion different spellings for the name of this knife.
Our largest selection is our real sgian dubh, which range in material including antique, chrome and black enamel. Kilts and highland wear accessories sgian dubhs page. The sgian dubh company scotland official facebook page. Sgiandhu definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The sgian dubh we see today is a mixture of history, myth and misinterpretation.
It is worn tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. We use our very popular standard sgian dubh mounted on top of the hilt with a paste cairngorm topaz. The sgian dubh is one of the small details which give even more historical significance to the whole kilt outfit. Natural materials and genuine craftsmanship mean that each sgian dubh is unique. The commonest spelling is sgian dubh, but sgian dhu. It is pronounced gahlick, rather than the common gaylick pronunciation of its irish linguistic cousin. The following options include blades manufactured in small batches to my own exclusive blade design resulting from many years of experience in making sgian dubhs. Sgian dubh is gaelic for black knife which may refer to the usual colour of the handle of the knife. It was originally concealed in a small pocket, usually sewn into the armpit area. Presentation boxes my sgian dubhs are supplied in a smart card presentation box as standard which has a card with some information on your sgian dubh, including the serial number, materials used, a short background history, and its care and maintenance. The sgian dubh was not, is not and should not be considered a weapon. Each of these sgian dubhs comes with a letter on hand made paper describing this historic cloth.
Tartanista herren deluxesgiandubhattrappe ohne klinge mit distelmotiv. All of our sgian dubh for sale have steel blades, but are not sharpened before delivery, unless otherwise noted. It is also suggested that black means secret or hidden as its origins may have evolved from the sgian achlais, a dagger that could be concealed under the armpit. The sgian dubh company scotland, irvine, united kingdom. The metal is a piece of our heritage whether we like it our not and it epitomizes the courage of the individuals and regiments. Sgian dubh knife kilt knife buy sgian dubhs knives.
Late 17th century jacobite style highland dirk with en45 blade and double fuller in the style of a broken backsword blade. Scottish kilt knife or dirk overall length 1012 blade length. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The sgian dubh offers a historic touch to your outfit and is another way to ensure that your kilt outfit is personalised. Clan crest sgian dubh, dirk, knife, dagger celtic studio. Scottish scottish claymores, dirks, sgian dubh, daggers. Now it is traditional for the sgian dubh to be worn in the stocking of the highlander, and the knife is frequently called a stocking dirk. The wood used in the grips of the sgian dubh is from the walnut of a lee enfield rifle butt another iconic item.
See, for example, the glasgow patter books by michael munro holmes mcdougall, glasgow. Made from grivex the latest in fiberglass reinforced plastic, and stronger than even the super tough zyex we have used in earlier models they are uv and heat. The sgian brew safety sgian dubh i started making these for occasions when i was travelling by air, etc. We manufacturer scottish sgian dubhs, pocket watches, kilt pins, cufflinks. Supplied in a gift box with a story card on how heathergems are. In the pronunciation box youll see a play button to listen to the audioclip recorded by real people not speech synthesis. The interest of most early arms historiographers was in the clear trends in the evolution of arms and armor in europe and their influences. Celtic scottish dirk sgian dubh dagger knife new scotland. Highland roots dirk and sgian dubh set with fullered and vine filed en45 blades. Choose a statement sgian dubh for your special occasion. When in the company of friends, it would be taken out and tucked into the top of the kilt hose as a sign of respect i. Beautiful sgian dubh hand crafted in scotland to the highest standard. Sgian dubh knife kilt knife buy sgian dubhs knives usa. The evolution of scottish arms and armor is not generally written about in detail in comparison to other nations.
Worn as part of highland dress in the sock of a kilted scot. Never has one piece of weaponry evoked so many different spellings some variations are skene du, skein dubh, skean dhu, sgian dubh and skhian dubh. Sgian dubhs order your sgian dubh online now kinloch anderson. The term sgian dubh is most commonly pronounced in english skeean doo. I hope these pictures give you a feel for the level of craftsmanship involved in making your sgian dubh. The hand crafted sgian dubhs made from local woods and naturally cast antler have a contemporary twist and are a great addition to our highland retail range. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. You can also choose to personalise some of these styles in various ways, such as selecting different coloured stones for the top of the handle. It is a small, singlededged knife gaelic sgian worn as part of traditional scottish highland dress along with the kilt. The sgian dubh may have evolved from the sgian achlais, a dagger that could be concealed under the armpit. Imitation sgian dubh sgian dubhs usa kilts usa kilts. Sgian dubhs the sgian dubh pronounced skien doo, is a small singleedged knife. The sgian dubh is a scottish knife that is worn on the calf of the leg tucked into your sock in highland wear.
Originally used for eating and preparing fruit, meat, and cutting bread and cheese, as well as serving for other more general daytoday uses such as cutting. Correct pronucation sgian dubh x marks partners go to the partners dedicated forums hello and welcome to x marks, the worlds largest and most active online gathering place dedicated to the kilt. Forging a scottish knife from a farriers rasp sgian dubh duration. Heres a quick rundown of basic facts about wearing the sgian dubh.
This is our old pattern sgian dubh, sold for clearance. The stone is multi facet cut and gold foil backed and the traditional 4piece celtic metalwork is cast in leadfree pewter and plated in palladium. Quick history of the sgain dubh scottish highland series duration. Its a sumptuous scarlet coloured thick wool cloth with a vibrancy of colour. The sgian dubh company is an online supplier of sgian dubhs, kilt pins. Mar 04, 2020 scottish kilt knife or dirk overall length 1012 blade length. Stainless steel bladeavailable in a choice of 6 stone colours or alternatively can be supplied with a plain metal top. You will not find a more fitting item for sgian dubhs. Scottish gaelic pronunciation dictionary search and learn to pronounce words and phrases in this language scottish gaelic. Sgian dubh, literally translated, means black knife. Pronunciation of sgiandubh with 1 audio pronunciation and more for sgiandubh. Sgian dubhs order your sgian dubh online now kinloch.
Deluxe skean dhus are of the finest quality, incorporating superior leather sheaths and highly polished mounts. Slaters are delighted to stock four options of rankin bespoke sgian dubhs in our seven scottish stores. Sgian dubh dress and day sgian dubhs houston kiltmakers. Like the others it comes gift boxed and in the historic cloth red drawstring bag and the price includes uk postage it also comes with the letter on handmade paper describing the wood and the knife as the above two pieces do. The blades on this sgian dubh come from a sniper plate from the heart of the western front in the great war. I hope these pictures give you a feel for the level of craftsmanship involved in making your knife.
Choose from a range of finishes from antique or chome to black, matt and polished. View our extensive range of sgian dubhs available for individual purchase or inclusion in one of our quality kilt packs. The oak boards were salvaged from an old farmhouse in yorkshire. This sheffield sgian dubh comes in 15th century oak. Sgian brew in snakewood and scottish wild cherry, kilt knife,scottish knife, sgian dubh, wedding gift, groom gift, best man gift, mens gift ullapoolboxcreations 5 out of 5 stars 322. The imitation sgian dubh is for a child to wear to the highland games. This beautiful sgian dubh or traditional scottish black handled knife is available mounted with your clan crest. The officer sgian dubh is crafted from brass, wood and stainless steel. Solid bronze hilt fittings also vine filed and grips crafted in 5,000 yearold caledonian bog oak.
Precision cut, profiled, ground, hardened and double tempered. Normally this weapon of last resort was concealed, and only removed in the presence of a host out of courtesy, usually to be placed in. Scottish sgian dubh sgian dhu knives harp and dragon. Phonetically it is pronounced scheeeian doo and everyone has a favourite spelling. A scottish tradition, the original sgian dubhs were frequently worn under the shirt close to the armpit. The blades have been painstakingly ground out of a rusty battered piece of metal replete with battle damage. Tartanista herren deluxesgiandubhattrappe ohne klinge mit. Made from grivex the latest in fiberglass reinforced plastic, and stronger than even the super tough zyex we have used in earlier models they are uv and heat stabilized, making them impervious to the elements. Our forged carbon steel sgian dubh which weighs less than 2 oz. The spelling of sgian dubh sgian dubh is often misspelled skean dhu, sgain dhubh, skean doo, skian doo, sgians dhus, etc. Walnut was the wood of choice up to the start of the second world war and these lee enfield rifle butts were made by h. Our gallery of sgian dubhs the real sgian dubh company.
Normally this weapon of last resort was concealed, and only removed in the presence of a host out of courtesy, usually to be placed in the sock where it would be seen. Real sgian dubhs with wooden handles made in the scottish. Scottish claymores, dirks, sgian dubh, daggers and more. Stainless steel double edged black hard scabbard with silver finished trim the sgian dubh is a small, singleedged knife gaelic sgian worn as part of traditional scottish highland dress along with the kilt. The term sgian dubh itself actually means black handled knife. That red cloth made by the mill which was founded in 1783 is used for our red drawstring bags. Sgian dubh knives are worn tucked into the sock with half of the handle on show above the sock on the right leg. Full mobile support, responsive design, audioclip playback and changed image results or similar terms. Before we begin constructing our wooden version of the sgian dubh, a brief history lesson is in order here. Deluxe clan crest polished pewter skean dhu with stone top. He hasnt seen it yet, but i know he will be thrilled. The original had an corkscrew and hoof pick, however for modern. Sgian dubh is gaelic for black dubh dagger sgian, as invariably the handle was carved from black bog oak, and the word black also implies covert.
Natural sgian dubh in red deer stag antler and wild cherry, kilt knife, scottish gift, wedding gift, groom gift, best man gift, mens gift. Drawing on the members individual musical backgrounds, from rock to bluegrass to celtic to blues, the band plays their own unique take on music with traditional origins, including pub favorites, rocking numbers from the olde country, and a few originals thrown in for good measure. Sgian dubh dagger bkhk5658 a classic reproduction of the scottish period piece, the sgian dubh or black dagger is guaranteed to add traditional elegance to your collection. A magnificent presentation box is also included making it ideal as an extra special gift. Various spellings of the word are recorded in different books including skean, skian. Kilts and highland wear accessories sgian dubhs page 1. The black refers to the fact it was a hidden knife or a concealed weapon. Traditional kilts and accessories for the modern man.
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