Antler Sgian Dubh with bog oak hilt and cap.

A beautifully coloured Scottish Stag antler sgian dubh, complimented by the bog oak hilt and cap with a carbon steel blade.  A very neat and slim sgian dubh.

The bog oak cap and hilt insert have been carbon dated to be over 5,000 years old. A piece of history in your hand which can be passed down to the next generation.

Comes with a substantial black leather Celtic knot embossed scabbard and presentation gift box.

Sgian Dubh blade is supplied blunt.

Ideal wedding attire  for groom, best man and  guests.

Measures approx 7.5" (190 mm)                         

Sgian-dubh (skee-en-doo).  Although the primary meaning of dubh is "black", the secondary meaning of  "hidden" is at the root of sgian-dubh.   Courtesy and etiquette would demand that when entering the home of a friend, any concealed weapons would be revealed. It follows that the sgian -dubh would be removed from its hiding place and displayed in the stocking top.

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.

All my antlers come from the Highlands of Scotland and each piece has been specially selected. Due to the nature of antlers no two pieces are the same so you are guarenteed to have a unique item. The item in the picture is the one which will be despatched. I have left the blade unsharpened as they are mainly ornamental.