Sgian dhu | Date of Construction: 2006-08 |
Blade Characteristics Steel Type: Damascus Composition  : O1/L6/5160/203E/WI Billet #  : 6-Jul Number of Layers: 500+ Pattern: Random Etch: Medium Polish: Satin Dimension (inches) Length: 3.375 Max Thickness: 0.112 Min Thickness: 0.042 |
Handle Characteristics Grip Material: Ziricote Grip Type : Guard & pommel Fittings Material: Sterling Silver Fasteners: Pins only Dimension (inches) Length: 4.406 Max Thickness: 0.575 Min Thickness: 0.468 Max Height: 1.165 Min Height: 0.802 |
Heat Treatment Austenization & Quenching Heat Source: Lava Pot Temperature (F): 1500 Quench material: Salt Pot Quench temperature (F): 475 Tempering Temperature (F): N/A Duration (hrs): N/A Repetitions: N/A |
Silver fittings overlay wood, pin can be removed to allow blade to be removed for sharpening ; sheath is leather boiled in bees wax. |