"I knew I was waiting for something special, but this beauty is beyond expectations! Awe inspiring craftmanship and quality The texture of the heavy damascus blade is mesmerizing, the ebony handle and silver fittings make it complete...a work of art, heirloom stuff. I'll wear the sgian dubh with pride. Highly recommended...thanks Rab! "
Robin Lous, The Hague, The Netherlands (SG208)
(View more customer feedback and previous work)

Custom Made Sgian Dubhs

If you would like something unique and special I can custom make a Sgian Dubh to your individual specifications - with your choice of design, wood, blade, ferrules and engravings. The waiting list for Custom made pieces is currently around 6 months.
Please contact me for prices.

Rab Gordon ~ contact details

Also see my custom kilt accessories and jewellery

WHAT'S NEW

Real Wooden Handles

I make my Sgian Dubh handles using local woods such as Oak, Walnut and Yew as well as exotic woods such as Ebony, African Blackwood and Rosewood.
Culloden bog oak is also available, but in limited supply.
I generally give the wood an oiled and lightly waxed finish to produce a traditional, more natural look and feel.

Real Stone Pommels

A variety of real Scottish stones are available for the top of the Sgian Dubh, however as I get these made to order this can affect the waiting time.

Ferrules

The metal fittings at the top and base of the handle and which can hold the stone pommel can be supplied in Sterling Silver, Titanium, Gold or Brass. These can also be engraved.

Custom Sgian Dubh Blades

Available in Silver, Titanium, Damascus, Stainless & Carbon Steel.
See my Sgian Dubh Blades page for more details.

I can also supply a safe alternative to a blade

Engraving ~ I can engrave your own inscription or design on the blade, ferrules, sheath or handle.

left ~ Titanium blades which are very light and strong

Custom Made & Hand Finished

Each one of my Sgian Dubhs is individually made then carefully hand finished and assigned a unique number.
Over a number of years I have developed specialized methods, techniques and equipment and where appropriate have taken full advantage of modern technology, even electricity and computers !
So although these can't be said to be 100% handmade from start to finish, I am able to offer you exceptional quality and custom features at a price level that you can still afford.

See some of my other commisioned work;

Kilt accessories

Custom Bike parts, etc.

Celtic Wood Carvings

SG360 ~ Ebony handle and sheath, silver ferrules and pins,
Fife red jasper pommel stone.

"It arrived - fantastic. I am absolutely stunned. It is very rare that something is actually better than you'd imagined.
Thank you very much and thank you for managing to do it within such a tight time scale.", Ian Hayton, London, England.

SG222 ~ Walnut Handle with solid gold pins & ferrule band.

Money Back Guarantee
I hope you'll be pleasantly surprised at how well my Sgian Dubhs compare with the mass produced plastic imitations or those very rare, expensive and totally hand made Sgian Dubhs. However, I confidently offer a money back guarantee on every one.
See what my previous customers said about their Sgian Dubhs

Serial Numbers

Each one of my Sgian Dubhs has its own character and is assigned a unique reference number beginning 'SG' which is written in its presentation box and can be engraved upon the blade on request.

SG236 ~ Ebony handle, Sterling Silver ferrule bands, pins and top stud. Damascus steel blade with diamond engraving.

SG336 with silver family crest inlaid into a Culloden bog oak handle.
Solid Silver blade / bottle opener and matching crest pendant.
"I received the Sgian Dubh today. The knife looks great.
I'm sure it will become a family heirloom. Wonderful work."
Gerard Doran, Pennsylvania, USA

SG290 ~ Ebony handle and sheath,
Sterling Silver ferrules, clan crest inlay and pins,
Moss Agate pommel stone.

"Just wanted to let you know that my blade arrived today in good order. Personally, the carving on the handle is my overall favorite, but the damascus blade is a close second."
Brett Viestenz, California, USA.

More customer feedback

Engraved Sterling Silver blade, inlay, ferrule bands on a wax polished Ebony handle (SG237)
Silver Knife Blade

"I wanted to let you know how much my new husband loved his gift on our wedding day. He was totally blown away and couldn't stop showing it off to people, all of whom commented on how unusual it was. So beautifully crafted and a truly personalised gift. You were a pleasure to work with on this. Thank you so much for all your hard work - the result was a real piece of art." Mrs Murray , Glasgow (SG237)
More Customer Feedback

Pictish / Celtic Bear design
"I'm especially pleased with the bear sgian! You did a wonderful job. Thank you so much for taking the time and care that you did." Art Campbell, Massachusetts, USA (SG 186)

SG193 ~ Highland Oak (Jacobean finish), Damascus blade
Brass Ferrule band and top stud
"I cannot describe how pleased we are with your work. Beyond expectations! It is truly beautiful and I cannot wait to give it to my groom. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and correspondence to deliver such an exquisite piece."
Elizabeth Ward, South Carolina, USA