Galbraith Interlace Family Clan Crest Sgian Dubh, Scottish Knife

This premium Sgian Dubh, crafted by The Sgian Dubh Company in Scotland, represents the highest quality available on the market today. Each Sgian Dubh comes in a luxurious blue presentation box, clearly marked "Made in Scotland."

This traditional Scottish knife, with its distinctive black handle, is available featuring your Clan crest in lead-free pewter or fine sterling silver. All Clan crests are offered. This high-end Sgian Dubh is meticulously made, with a resin handle and sheath and plated metal fittings. An antique genuine Sgian Dubh with sterling silver fittings can cost over $1,000.00; we offer similar quality at a more accessible price—please inquire for details.

The new Sgian Dubh measures 7-1/2” (190 mm) in length and 1-3/8” (35 mm) in width, with a stainless steel blade and nickel silver-plated fittings. The top features a synthetic stone in your choice of glass blue sapphire, emerald green, or purple amethyst. Select your preferred color when ordering.

The Clan Crest is surrounded by an intricate belt and buckle design, with your Clan motto inscribed in raised relief lettering. Each piece is exquisitely handcrafted with high attention to detail in sterling silver, with the Clan Crest measuring 11/16" (19.5 mm) in diameter. Historically, the Clan chief presented his crest to Clansmen as a symbol of loyalty and Clan affiliation.

Please note that this item is made to order and requires a few days to craft. Crests for all Clans are available.

The Origin of the Sgian Dubh

The name "Sgian Dubh" (Gaelic for Black Knife) likely refers to the knife’s dark appearance—early handles were carved from black bog wood, and the blade would darken with use and age. Another theory is that the name reflects the knife's nature as a concealed weapon, which is why it is traditionally worn in plain view at the top of the stocking in Highland attire to signify that the wearer is among friends and bears no ill intent. The Sgian Dubh was never intended to be a weapon.

Our company has been dedicated to Scottish Clan crests for over 43 years, now crafting Clan jewelry for the children and grandchildren of our first customers.