Gralloch Knife (Scottish Hunting Knife) Forged From a Farrier Rasp

Before the sgian dubh was the small ceremonial sock-knife that it is today, it was a hunting blade carried by ghillies and game-keepers for hunting and field-dressing deer.  This large sgian dubh harkens back to those original "gralloch knives", with a simple oak handle and steel scavenged from an old farrier's rasp.

The six inch spear-point blade has been hand-forged and still maintains some of the marks of it's past life as a rasp.  I added some filework to the spine to serve as a traction point for placing your thumb, but also because it is in keeping with the traditional knives of the Scottish Highlanders.  I also carved a cross-hatch pattern on the handle, with brass pins at the intersection points to give the knife texture in your hand and reduce slipping.  The tang of the knife is hidden within the handle, but it is secured with two 5/32" brass pins that run through the tang and into the handle slabs, so even under heavy abuse the wood will break before you will ever be able to damage the steel.

The sheath is a one-piece construction of 8oz leather, wet molded to fit this knife precisely.  The finish of the leather was achieved with my homemade birch oil and a few coatings of linseed oil.  The sturdy stitching was done by hand with tarred bank line, so not only will it wear like iron but the sheath can utilized for emergency cordage in a survival situation.

All of the knives from Blackheart Forge are hand-made by myself using minimal power tools and a lot of hard work and passion for the history and heritage behind these blades.  For more information on how I make my knives, check out my Youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raIjaLcJeRI

Blade length: 6"
Handle Length: 4.3"
Overall Length: 10.3"
Overall Weight: 9.2oz
Knife Weight: 7.2oz
You can buy this knife here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/662060328/sgian-dubh-black-knife-hand-forged-from?ref=shop_home_active_1