Ross Family Clan Crest Sgian Dubh, Scottish Knife

🏴 SCOTTISH CLAN CREST SGIAN DUBH

A Timeless Symbol of Highland Honor & Tradition

Display your Scottish pride with this Clan Crest Sgian Dubh, the traditional Scottish black-handled knife worn as part of formal Highland dress.
Expertly handcrafted and mounted with your Clan Crest badge in lead-free pewter or fine sterling silver, it’s both a symbol of heritage and a beautiful ceremonial keepsake.

✨ Design & Craftsmanship

⚔️ Traditional Highland Design

This Sgian Dubh features a classic black resin handle and sheath with nickel silver-plated fittings.
At the top sits your choice of a synthetic gemstone — available in topaz amber, sapphire blue, or emerald green — adding a touch of color and elegance.

• Length: 7½" (190 mm)

• Width: 1⅜" (35 mm)

• Blade: Stainless steel

• Finish: Nickel silver-plated fittings

🛡️ Authentic Clan Crest

Each piece proudly bears your Scottish Clan Crest, surrounded by a belt and buckle motif engraved with your Clan motto in raised relief lettering.
This design mirrors the ancient custom in which Clan Chiefs granted crests to loyal clansmen as a mark of honor and allegiance.

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

• Material Options: Pewter or Sterling Silver
  ✅ All Scottish Clans available — just specify your Clan when ordering.

🧭 Heritage & Symbolism

The Sgian Dubh (Gaelic for “black knife”) carries deep cultural meaning.
Two main traditions explain its name and role:

1. Dark Handle Origin: Early handles were carved from dark bog wood, and the blade darkened naturally with age and use.

2. Symbol of Trust: Once a concealed weapon, it became tradition to wear it openly in the stocking top to show friendship and peaceful intent.

Today, the Sgian Dubh is not a weapon, but a ceremonial symbol of honor, heritage, and Highland pride.

⚒️ Made to Order

Each Sgian Dubh is custom-made to order, typically within a few days.
While this is an economy model (resin handle and plated fittings), it maintains excellent craftsmanship and authentic detail — a remarkable value compared to genuine antique versions costing over $1,000.

🎁 A Gift of Heritage

Perfect for Highland weddings, clan gatherings, anniversaries, or formal dress occasions, this Sgian Dubh makes a meaningful heirloom-quality gift.
Crafted by a Scottish artisan, it’s part of a tradition spanning over 40 years, now creating jewelry and accessories for the children and grandchildren of our first customers.

Honor your clan. Celebrate your heritage. Wear the pride of Scotland.
Alba gu bràth! — Scotland forever.