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Frank contacted us to create a unique Sgian Dubh for him to reflect his Isle of Jura heritage. The Isle of Jura is also a special place for us as this is where Rab grew up, so it was a real pleasure to work with Frank on this commission.
The handle is carved from a stave from an Isle of Jura Whisky barrel and the pommel was cut for us by our friend Nat at Scottish Gemstones from a stone that Rab found on the shore below the Jura distillery on one of his visits back to the island. Set into the front of the handle is an inlay in the shape of the Isle of Jura made from a slice Jura deer antler which was found by our friend Kenneth who lives on the island. The Sterling Silver lower ferrule band and the leather sheath both have spiral designs to reflect the Corryvreckan (Coire Bhreacain) whirlpool which is to the north of the island. Frank kindly emailed about his Sgian Dubh:
“the Isle of Jura Sgian Dubh you created for me and future generations of my Clark family is truly original art. That you knew some of my family growing up on Jura is wonderful! You have put both skill and soul into this heirloom treasure. On those occasions that I slip it into my kilt hose I am keenly aware of all those folks that made me possible. Thank you Rab and Tanya!”

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