Midget Sgian Dubh and not so midget Veg Chopper

[Muddypaws]

I thought I would share some pictures of two knives I have been working on recently. The first is a tiny Sgian Dubh styled knife, knocked up from a tiny offcut of spring steel (I don't like throwing anything away!)

The wood is walnut (more offcuts) and the bolster is nickel-silver (cut from an old key). This is going to be a present for a Scottish friend.

The other knife is supposed to be a food prep knife, again made of spring steel, so I will have to look after it to prevent rust. The blade is a smidgen over 3", and is full flat ground - I've got a belt grinder now which made the shaping a lot easier. The handle is teak, and the ferrule brass. I'm quite pleased with the way the handle turned out, as it took about 9 coats of Danish oil.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Mafro]

They're really smart

 

[Soundmixer]

Love the prep knife. I do like a handmade knife for wee kitchen jobs. I have 2 puukkos for that task but your prep knife would add a touch of class to my kitchen.
Just lovely!

 

[Springheeljack1]

Nice, I really like sheath on the first knife.

 

[Wayne]

Thats really rather nice.

 

[sasquatch]

Very nice work indeed! I love small knives...

 

[Muddypaws]

Thanks for the positive feedback everybody!
Sorry I couldn't reply sooner but I have been having problems with my internet connection.