Shaw Family Clan Crest Sgian Dubh, Scottish Knife

🏴 SCOTTISH CLAN CREST SGIAN DUBH – A TIME-HONORED SYMBOL OF SCOTTISH PRIDE

Display your Scottish Clan heritage with pride through our beautifully crafted Clan Crest Sgian Dubh — the traditional Scottish black-handled knife that embodies honor, loyalty, and ancestry. Expertly made and mounted with your Clan crest in lead-free pewter or fine sterling silver, this Sgian Dubh is both a stunning accessory and a symbol of cultural legacy.

⚜️ DESIGN & FEATURES

💎 Authentic Traditional Craftsmanship

This elegant Sgian Dubh measures 7½” long by 1⅜” wide and features:

• A stainless steel blade with nickel silver-plated fittings

• A choice of imitation topaz (amber), sapphire blue, or emerald green stone at the top

• Detailed belt and buckle design encircling your Clan crest, inscribed with your Clan motto in raised relief

The Clan Crest itself measures 11/16" (19.5 mm) and is individually handcrafted in sterling silver or pewter, ensuring exceptional detail and authenticity.

🛠️ Quality & Value

Please note:

• This is an economy model Sgian Dubh, crafted with a resin handle and sheath, and plated fittings — offering an affordable yet elegant option for traditional attire.

• A fully sterling silver Sgian Dubh with solid fittings typically sells for over $1,000 USD, making this an excellent value choice for those seeking both beauty and heritage.

• Made to order — each piece is created and shipped within a few days.

• Every Clan is available! Simply include your Clan name in the order comments to personalize your piece.

⚔️ THE HISTORY & SYMBOLISM OF THE SGIAN DUBH

🖤 The Black Knife of Scotland

The term “Sgian Dubh” (pronounced skee-an doo) comes from the Gaelic for “Black Knife.” Its name may have originated from:

• The knife’s dark appearance, as early handles were carved from black bog wood, and the blades darkened with age and use.

• The “dark” or hidden nature of a small blade once kept concealed — leading to the Highland custom of wearing it openly in the top of the stocking to show friendship and peace.

Today, the Sgian Dubh remains a symbol of Scottish identity, worn proudly with Highland dress at formal occasions.

⚠️ The Sgian Dubh was never intended as a weapon — it represents trust, tradition, and heritage.

🏗️ HANDCRAFTED HERITAGE

With over 40 years of experience, our family-run studio has been crafting Scottish Clan crest jewelry for generations. We’re proud to now create pieces for the children and grandchildren of our earliest customers — continuing a legacy of quality, pride, and craftsmanship.

🎁 A MEANINGFUL SCOTTISH GIFT

Perfect for Highland games, weddings, Burns suppers, or as a heritage keepsake, this Clan Crest Sgian Dubh is more than a piece of dress — it’s a symbol of belonging and ancestral pride.