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July 26, 2022, 11:05 PM
Appliance Brad
My latest custom
Matt Studabaker over at Zulu Bravo makes some fine examples of user knives. I've been wanting a sgian-dubh for several years now for when I wear a kilt. Michigan law prohibiting double edged knives makes the traditional style verbotten so I needed the correct profile with a single edge. I really like the look of my Liontribe Designs camp knife with copper pins and liners so I selected that idea with a center mosaic pin. I prefer carbon steel over stainless and went with 3v in a stonewashed finish.

Project took about 11.5 months from order acceptance to delivery. I'm really pleased with the way this one turned out

292412843_1048498079362045_2531574785132880172_n by Brad Benzing, on Flickr

293985509_600038451623586_3224101781705101447_n by Brad Benzing, on Flickr

293028645_774383810661647_744312642866156008_n by Brad Benzing, on Flickr

292514132_467415048556650_2608596545194331533_n by Brad Benzing, on Flickr


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July 26, 2022, 11:49 PM
dozer
that is a very nice looking piece. well done.

dozer


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July 27, 2022, 04:13 AM
sybo
Nice looking!!
July 28, 2022, 08:01 AM
Modern Day Savage
Hey, now that is a nice looking blade. Looks handy with that nicely contoured grip and I love the blade size and profile.

That blade profile is similar to a Gerber Blackie Collins design that I have, although your blade is larger.
July 28, 2022, 01:46 PM
Appliance Brad
Thanks guys!


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July 28, 2022, 11:12 PM
old rugged cross
very nice.



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July 29, 2022, 03:17 AM
Sea Bass
That’s pretty cool, I like it. I like how you took a limitation and designed around it to get close to what you wanted while still being legal.
SB


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July 29, 2022, 11:11 AM
Loswsmith
I checked the SigForum by-laws and the rules state clearly that you must post a picture of you, the kilt, and the knife, all together in proper fashion. It's mandatory.

Beautiful knife!


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July 29, 2022, 05:38 PM
Appliance Brad
quote:
Originally posted by Loswsmith:
I checked the SigForum by-laws and the rules state clearly that you must post a picture of you, the kilt, and the knife, all together in proper fashion. It's mandatory.


Careful what you wish for Wink I was planning on getting some pics next time I get a chance.

quote:
Originally posted by Loswsmith:Beautiful knife!


Thanks.


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August 17, 2022, 09:33 AM
bendable
sweet deal , that would get the job done.





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October 16, 2022, 05:44 AM
sybo
Very nicely done!!
October 28, 2022, 09:26 AM
Rey HRH
I do like the handle and the broad bevel. The broad bevel can make for a very sharp edge.



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November 22, 2022, 10:04 PM
Marlin Fan
Very nice!