Boker Sgian Dubh

[hso]

Saw it, got curious what Boker would do for $32, bought it.

Now that it I have handled it...I like it.

Once I get a proper edge on the 4.5" blade the thing will be quite the sticker. I think I'm going to get a mosaic pin to drop in the pointless thong hole and play a bit with file work.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Nice! Agree, does need some file work.

Boot sheath or belt?

 

[KevininPa]

I like that! Where did you find this?

 

[Bwana John]

Boot sheath or belt?

Sock

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Sock

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Roger, I know how it should be but the back of the sheath looked different.

 

[hso]

Where did you find this?

Amazon

Boot sheath or belt?

Belt of course, but turning it into armpit or stocking carry won't be a problem.

 

[bikerdoc]

Thanks, Now I want one
Good idea with the mosaic and file work.
I will have to only sharpen one edge as double edge carry is a no no here.

 

[hso]

double edge carry is a no no here

Only kinda. Concealed of a "dirk" is prohibited, but open carry is not.

 

[bikerdoc]

Correct.

 

[theotherwaldo]

Carry?
Belt, front and center for the sgian dubh.
Lesser knives go in the socks.

 

[Fiv3r]

Thanks for posting this. I have been looking for a solid yet costs effective shoulder rig knife. Everything I have set my eyes on has been either too long or would end up heavy.

I am also a self admitted knife snob. However, for a quick to grab and use in a hurry, I don't need to carry a 300 or 400 dollar blade. This looks good enough for what I am needing.

I'm picturing a handmade inverted kydex sheath that I can draw with a downward yank. I think I even have enough kydex on hand.

It does need some jimping, for sure

 

[CapnMac]

I will have to only sharpen one edge as double edge carry i

Middling common for those to be single edge, as they were meant to be impromptu dinnerware in their origins.

The belt-hung dirk would be either 1.5 or double-edged, as it was intended for defense.

 

[CapnMac]

My experience with sgian dubh is that they fall into two broad camps.

One is ornate and decorative hilts, with a blade only used to hold it in the sheath.
The other is in having fine blades and indifferent decoration.

The Boker falls in that latter category. Does it quite well, too.

Is it decorative enough for "dress" use; perhaps not.
Finding that elusive combo of an elegant blade with tasteful decoration appears to be a solely custom work creature.

 

[hso]

Belt, front and center for the sgian dubh.
Lesser knives go in the socks.

I think your fingers misspoke. The dirk goes on the belt.