🏴 Scottish Clan Crest Sgian Dubh

A Traditional Highland Knife Honoring Your Clan Heritage

Complete your Highland attire with this Scottish Clan Crest Sgian Dubh, a traditional black-handled ceremonial knife that beautifully displays your Clan pride and ancestry. Handcrafted with fine detail, this piece represents centuries of Scottish craftsmanship and symbolism.

✨ Product Highlights

⚔️ Authentic Highland Design

This Sgian Dubh (Gaelic for “Black Knife”) is crafted to embody the timeless elegance of Scottish tradition.

• Length: 7½" (190 mm)

• Width: 1⅜" (35 mm)

• Blade: Polished stainless steel

• Fittings: Nickel silver plated

• Gemstone Options: Topaz (amber), Sapphire Blue, or Emerald Green synthetic stone

The handle and sheath are made from durable resin with traditional carving detail, offering both authenticity and affordability.

🛡️ Clan Crest Badge

Mounted on the front is your Clan crest, available in lead-free pewter or fine sterling silver. Each crest is surrounded by the traditional belt and buckle design, inscribed with your Clan motto in raised relief lettering — a mark of loyalty and kinship.

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

• Craftsmanship: Hand-finished for high detail and definition

In ancient times, the Clan Chief would grant his crest to loyal clansmen to wear as a symbol of allegiance — a tradition proudly carried forward in this modern heirloom piece.

⚙️ Affordable Heritage Quality

While genuine antique sgian dubhs with solid silver fittings sell for over $1,000, this piece offers excellent craftsmanship at an accessible price. It’s ideal for those seeking heritage style without compromising authenticity.

🧭 The History of the Sgian Dubh

The term Sgian Dubh translates to “Black Knife” in Gaelic, likely originating from:

1. The dark hue of early handles, carved from black bog wood, with blades that darkened through age and use.

2. Its “dark” or hidden nature, as it was once a small concealed knife.

Traditionally, Scots wore the Sgian Dubh in open view at the top of the kilt hose, signifying peaceful intent among friends — a symbol of trust and camaraderie, not aggression.

⚠️ The Sgian Dubh was never designed nor should ever be considered a weapon.

🎁 A Perfect Gift of Scottish Heritage

This Scottish Clan Crest Sgian Dubh makes an ideal gift for:

• 💍 Scottish Weddings (for groomsmen or the groom)

• 🥃 Highland Games and Clan Gatherings

• 🎁 Anniversaries, birthdays, or graduations

A timeless keepsake that embodies honor, craftsmanship, and family pride.

⚒️ Handcrafted by a Scottish Jeweler

Each Sgian Dubh is custom made to order by a Scottish craftsman, ensuring authenticity and quality.
We offer every Scottish Clan name, and most are ready within just a few days.
Simply add your Clan name in the order notes, and we’ll create your piece especially for you.

Our studio has been in the Scottish Clan crest business for over 40 years, proudly serving generations of Scots around the world.

Alba gu bràth — Scotland forever!