Tartanista herren deluxesgiandubhattrappe ohne klinge mit distelmotiv. A scottish tradition, the original sgian dubhs were frequently worn under the shirt close to the armpit. Slaters are delighted to stock four options of rankin bespoke sgian dubhs in our seven scottish stores. That red cloth made by the mill which was founded in 1783 is used for our red drawstring bags. The oak boards were salvaged from an old farmhouse in yorkshire. You will not find a more fitting item for sgian dubhs. 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. Sgian dubh knives are worn tucked into the sock with half of the handle on show above the sock on the right leg. The commonest spelling is sgian dubh, but sgian dhu. 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.
It is worn tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. Supplied in a gift box with a story card on how heathergems are. Sgian dubh knife kilt knife buy sgian dubhs knives usa. Traditional kilts and accessories for the modern man. Various spellings of the word are recorded in different books including skean, skian. Scottish scottish claymores, dirks, sgian dubh, daggers. Quick history of the sgain dubh scottish highland series duration. 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. This 2 piece sgian dibh set by szco supplies have an overall length of 10. The original had an corkscrew and hoof pick, however for modern.
I craft my sgian dubhs with a wide range of blade options. The sgian dubh we see today is a mixture of history, myth and misinterpretation. The sgian dubh is a scottish knife that is worn on the calf of the leg tucked into your sock in highland wear. Kilts and highland wear accessories sgian dubhs page 1. 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. Deluxe clan crest polished pewter skean dhu with stone top.
Late 17th century jacobite style highland dirk with en45 blade and double fuller in the style of a broken backsword blade. The metal is a piece of our heritage whether we like it our not and it epitomizes the courage of the individuals and regiments. 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. The black refers to the fact it was a hidden knife or a concealed weapon. Learn how to pronounce sgiandubh in scottish gaelic with native pronunciation. It is pronounced gahlick, rather than the common gaylick pronunciation of its irish linguistic cousin. Scottish sgian dubh sgian dhu knives harp and dragon. View our extensive range of sgian dubhs available for individual purchase or inclusion in one of our quality kilt packs. I hope these pictures give you a feel for the level of craftsmanship involved in making your sgian dubh. In the pronunciation box youll see a play button to listen to the audioclip recorded by real people not speech synthesis.
Our largest selection is our real sgian dubh, which range in material including antique, chrome and black enamel. Clan crest sgian dubh, dirk, knife, dagger celtic studio. Choose a statement sgian dubh for your special occasion. The blades have been painstakingly ground out of a rusty battered piece of metal replete with battle damage. Before we begin constructing our wooden version of the sgian dubh, a brief history lesson is in order here. The sgian dubh pronounced skien doo, is a small singleedged knife. Scottish claymores, dirks, sgian dubh, daggers and more. Sgian dubhs the sgian dubh pronounced skien doo, is a small singleedged knife. 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. Sgian dubh knife kilt knife buy sgian dubhs knives.
See, for example, the glasgow patter books by michael munro holmes mcdougall, glasgow. The sgian dubh company is an online supplier of sgian dubhs, kilt pins. 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. Subscribe to learn and pronounce a new word each day. Phonetically it is pronounced scheeeian doo and everyone has a favourite spelling. Our gallery of sgian dubhs the real sgian dubh company. A magnificent presentation box is also included making it ideal as an extra special gift. 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. Sgian in gaelic means knife, the dubh part means black. The officer sgian dubh is crafted from brass, wood and stainless steel. Celtic scottish dirk sgian dubh dagger knife new scotland. Highland roots dirk and sgian dubh set with fullered and vine filed en45 blades. The sgian dubh may have evolved from the sgian achlais, a dagger that could be concealed under the armpit. Sgian dubhs order your sgian dubh online now kinloch.
He hasnt seen it yet, but i know he will be thrilled. The blades on this sgian dubh come from a sniper plate from the heart of the western front in the great war. The interest of most early arms historiographers was in the clear trends in the evolution of arms and armor in europe and their influences. Natural sgian dubh in red deer stag antler and wild cherry, kilt knife, scottish gift, wedding gift, groom gift, best man gift, mens gift.
Sgian dubh dress and day sgian dubhs houston kiltmakers. Natural materials and genuine craftsmanship mean that each sgian dubh is unique. Sgian dubh, literally translated, means black knife. Solid bronze hilt fittings also vine filed and grips crafted in 5,000 yearold caledonian bog oak. Tartanista herren deluxesgiandubhattrappe ohne klinge mit. The wood used in the grips of the sgian dubh is from the walnut of a lee enfield rifle butt another iconic item.
Forging a scottish knife from a farriers rasp sgian dubh duration. The commonest spelling is sgian dubh, but sgian dhu and other spelling variations are also allowable. 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. 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 sgian brew safety sgian dubh i started making these for occasions when i was travelling by air, etc. Sgiandhu definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Sgian dubh is gaelic for black knife which may refer to the usual colour of the handle of the knife. Stainless steel double edged black hard scabbard with silver finished trim the sgiandubh is a small, singleedged knife gaelic sgian worn as part of traditional scottish highland dress along with the kilt. 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. 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. This beautiful sgian dubh or traditional scottish black handled knife is available mounted with your clan crest. The spelling of sgian dubh sgian dubh is often misspelled skean dhu, sgain dhubh, skean doo, skian doo, sgians dhus, etc. The sgian dubh is one of the small details which give even more historical significance to the whole kilt outfit. Beautiful sgian dubh hand crafted in scotland to the highest standard. 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.
Sgian dubhs order your sgian dubh online now kinloch anderson. How to pronounce sgian dubh in different languages. Mar 04, 2020 scottish kilt knife or dirk overall length 1012 blade length. This sheffield sgian dubh comes in 15th century oak. Available in either high quality silver pewter or sterling silver. Full mobile support, responsive design, audioclip playback and changed image results or similar terms. Stainless steel bladeavailable in a choice of 6 stone colours or alternatively can be supplied with a plain metal top. I hope these pictures give you a feel for the level of craftsmanship involved in making your knife. The sgian dubh company scotland official facebook page. 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. All of our sgian dubh for sale have steel blades, but are not sharpened before delivery, unless otherwise noted. Each of these sgian dubhs comes with a letter on hand made paper describing this historic cloth. 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.
Its a sumptuous scarlet coloured thick wool cloth with a vibrancy of colour. It was originally concealed in a small pocket, usually sewn into the armpit area. 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. Heres a quick rundown of basic facts about wearing the sgian dubh. 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. Choose from a range of finishes from antique or chome to black, matt and polished. 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. Precision cut, profiled, ground, hardened and double tempered. 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 imitation sgian dubh is for a child to wear to the highland games. We use our very popular standard sgian dubh mounted on top of the hilt with a paste cairngorm topaz. 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. 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 term sgian dubh is most commonly pronounced in english skeean doo. It is a small, singlededged knife gaelic sgian worn as part of traditional scottish highland dress along with the kilt. 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. The evolution of scottish arms and armor is not generally written about in detail in comparison to other nations. Real sgian dubhs with wooden handles made in the scottish. This is our old pattern sgian dubh, sold for clearance. The term sgian dubh itself actually means black handled knife. Worn as part of highland dress in the sock of a kilted scot. 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. Deluxe skean dhus are of the finest quality, incorporating superior leather sheaths and highly polished mounts. Kilts and highland wear accessories sgian dubhs page. 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.
The sgian dubh company scotland, irvine, united kingdom. Our forged carbon steel sgian dubh which weighs less than 2 oz. Pronunciation of sgiandubh with 1 audio pronunciation and more for sgiandubh. The sgian dubh offers a historic touch to your outfit and is another way to ensure that your kilt outfit is personalised. Theres about a zillion different spellings for the name of this knife. The sgian dubh was not, is not and should not be considered a weapon. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. We manufacturer scottish sgian dubhs, pocket watches, kilt pins, cufflinks. Scottish kilt knife or dirk overall length 1012 blade length. Imitation sgian dubh sgian dubhs usa kilts usa kilts. Scottish gaelic pronunciation dictionary search and learn to pronounce words and phrases in this language scottish gaelic.