Nisbet Family Clan Crest Sgian Dubh, Scottish Knife

⚔️ Scottish Clan Crest Sgian Dubh

Display your Scottish Clan pride with this beautifully crafted Sgian Dubh — the traditional black-handled knife, a symbol of Scottish heritage and Highland honor.
Each piece is custom-mounted with your unique Clan crest in lead-free pewter or fine sterling silver.

⚒️ Product Details

• Overall Length: 7-1/2" (190 mm)

• Width: 1-3/8" (35 mm)

• Blade: Stainless steel

• Fittings: Nickel silver plated

• Stone Options: Imitation topaz, sapphire blue, or emerald green

• Clan Crest Diameter: 11/16" (19.5 mm)

• Materials: Lead-free pewter or sterling silver

• Made to Order: Ships in just a few days

• Every Clan Available!

Note: Handle and sheath are crafted from durable resin with plated fittings. A genuine antique sgian dubh with sterling silver fittings sells for over $1,000 — this is a beautifully made economy model.

🛡️ Historical Significance

In ancient times, the chief of the Clan presented his crest — encircled by a belt and buckle design — to his clansmen as a symbol of loyalty and kinship.
Each crest today continues that tradition, engraved with your Clan’s motto in raised relief and surrounded by a finely detailed belt and buckle.

📜 The Origin of the “Sgian Dubh”

The name Sgian Dubh (Gaelic for Black Knife) is thought to derive either from:

1. Its dark, hand-carved bog wood handles, or

2. Its use as a concealed knife, once carried discreetly for protection.celticstudio

It became customary to wear it openly in the stocking top, showing friendship and peaceful intent.
The Sgian Dubh was never a weapon — it is a symbol of tradition, pride, and respect.

💚 Made by a Scottish Craftsman

Handcrafted with care by a Scottish jeweler whose family has produced Clan jewelry for over 40 years — now creating heirlooms for the children and grandchildren of their first customers.