Sgian Dubh Blades

I craft my Sgian Dubhs with a wide range of blade options. 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.
These feature a gentle radius between blade and tang for extra strength, are profiled to fit in our leather sheaths and all blades are made up to 3.5" blade length in compliance with Scottish legislation.

For custom-made one-off blades in specific styles, or if required in other materials such as Sterling Silver or Titanium, I make myself or work closely with other bladesmiths.

I'm also happy to supply these blades to other makers. Please see our webshop under Sgian Dubh blades and Sgian Dubh Kits



Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Sgian Dubh Blade (shop online)
Made from high grade Damascus comprising of two different stainless steel alloys carefully selected for suitability as blade steels.
These steels are forge welded, hammered and twisted together, then flattened into bars to create the beautiful organic pattern which is shown best through etching.
Precision cut, profiled, ground, hardened and double tempered.


Hi-Carbon Steel Damascus Sgian Dubh Blade (shop online)
Made from high grade Damascus comprising of two different carbon steel alloys carefully selected for suitability as blade steels.
Precision cut, profiled, ground and heat-treated.


420 Stainless Steel Sgian Dubh Blade (shop online)
Made from 420 Stainless Steel which is a highly rust resistant steel for low maintenance.
Precision cut, profiled, ground, hardened and double tempered.


420 Stainless Steel Sgian Dubh Blade (shop online)
An off-the-shelf slightly lighter weight and lower cost blade made in Sheffield.
Precision cut, profiled, ground, hardened and double tempered.


14C28N Stainless Steel Sgian Dubh Blades (shop online)
Made from high grade Swedish Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel.
Precision cut, profiled, ground, hardened and double tempered.


Standard Damascus blade (shop online)
These imported handmade blades consist of contrasting Carbon-steels folded and forged together many times resulting in hundreds of layers producing a beautiful, organic pattern.
Specially made to my design, these blades represent very good value while still being perfectly usable.
Please note that the blade patterning is highly varied and may differ from the one shown in the photo.


D2 Tool-Steel blade (shop online)

Made from D2 which is a high-carbon tool steel and is highly regarded amongst professional knife makers for its extra toughness, edge holding and semi-stainless properties.
Precision cut, profiled, ground, hardened and double tempered.


Damascus Steel Sgian Brew 'Blade' (shop online)
These 'blades' are designed for safety without any edge and feature a bottle opener making them ideal for everyday use
These imported handmade 'blades' consist of contrasting Carbon-steels folded and forged together many times resulting in hundreds of layers producing a beautiful, organic pattern.
Specially made to my design, please note that the blade patterning is highly varied and may differ from the one shown in the photo.


Stainless Steel Sgian Brew 'Blade' (shop online)
Made from 420 Stainless Steel which is a highly rust resistant steel for low maintenance. Precision ground and heat treated.


Stainless Steel Bottle Opener (shop online)
Ahigh quality off the shelf bottle opener cast in Stainless Steel.


Aluminium Bottle Opener (shop online)
An off the shelf bottle opener cast in Aluminium.


Custom made Titanium & Sterling Silver Blades

I also make my own blades, although usually only for special commissions, for example;

Titanium knife blade and fittings
Custom made Titanium blade, bottle opener and fittings.



Custom made solid Sterling Silver blade engraved with Celtic Knotwork
Hallmarked in the Edinburgh Assay Office to our maker's mark; Loch Ness Silver


Leather Sheaths
Heavy Duty Leather Sgian Dubh Sheaths (Buy Online)

These sturdy, long lasting sheaths are made from heavy duty leather and have a special extra layer of leather to protect the stitching.