Scottish Thistle Sgian Dubh knife with Stone
Note this is a real handmade knife from a famous Knife/silversmith
This black Sgian Dubh has a stainless steel blade and a classic Celtic weaving design on the handle.
The fittings show thistles.
The stone on the top can vary in color, this particular stone is orange-red.
The back of the scabbard has a set of very nice and clear stamps.
T.E stands for Thomas Kerr Ebutt.
The Thistle and the Z stands for 1955.
The castle in the middle stands for
Thomas Kerr Ebbutt was a Scottish manufacturing jeweller, St David’s Square, Edinburgh. Thomas Ebbutt started work in 1896 and died in 1921. From the beginning he concentrated on making Highland Dress accoutrements. His company continued in business until 1977 when it was bought by Hamilton & Inches. His sgian dubhs are highly prized and respected for their beauty & high quality.
INFO:
The term 'Sgian Dubh' translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'black blade.'
Sgian Dubhs should be worn in the top of the left or right sock; whichever is on the same side as your dominant hand.
