Sgian Dubh Survival Knife (Fandabi-Dubh). History and Philosophy Behind the Design.

[@kibbles9415]

My five year old heard you say fandabi dubh and has been running around yelling it for about 10 minutes now and it's honestly adorable

[@FandabiDozi]

hahaha! awww cute! Glad its spreading to the next generation! :)

[@duaneburd9350]

See what happens if you say fire 🔥 hahaha

[@jalmagro36]

as long as he's not stabbing the cat... I lived in Glasgow and I know how it works

[@FandabiDozi]

WOW! Okay all 8 finished knives have SOLD OUT IN THE FIRST 20 MINUTES! I wasn't expecting that! You can still enter the fundraisers or there are openings for custom knives still!

[@ThatJestrGuy]

Awesome news! Well done!

[@Sandwich13455]

Are these still legal?I seem to recall they had an exemption from the knife ban,but knowing the SSnp, they're probably banned now,I own a really old one found in burn embankment,it's probably stabbed someone, knowing this part of Scotland.

[@AnTuagh]

Excellent, Tom! Glad that you have the interest there.

[@matthewdaniel6045]

Seriously? You're surprised. These bad boys are heavily looked for. Yours is the only practical one.

[@thewombat8039]

Wow! I saw the video first and still missed out. Lol! Confounded timezones!

[@FandabiDozi]

Wow! 5 sold in the first 5 minutes!!! :D

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

Congratulations! I hope to get one from the next batch .. my x-mas budget didn't allow me to get one from the first batch.

[@Wolf.dog.Thrian.Content29]

I I late your or knife video

[@shotgunsherman]

No shit none left!

[@princesscorvus2636]

Wah all sold out, but the tickets- that was quick! Congratulations🌼

[@Uchoobdood]

Wow i hope to be part of the next batch!

[@sonny2593]

Dublin was originally dubhlin, which actually means black pool. Makes me smile to think of the irish singing the rocky road to Blackpool

[@jamescanjuggle]

ah i knew why Dubh was familar, theres a place i used to go to called coil dubh, and i think its nickname was the black forest

[@sneedmando186]

I’m only part Scottish, but the pride I felt at the intro ♥️ thanks for making this channel, very unique and much needed in historian circles

[@randy-9842]

Mando Anon - I'm the same (a very wee bit Scottish) and agree wholeheartedly! His photography of the Scottish landscapes, his accent, garb, his interest in Scottish history - to the point of living a lot of it! I sincerely wish I had had teachers with his enthusiasm and knowledge when I was growing up.

[@yogibro6442]

My family is proud enough of being in the Bruce line, one of these might get my brother to bushcraft with me haha.

[@coppertopv365]

Test shows I'm 26% Scottish..

[@WhiteDragon689]

Not even Scottish and I feel most proud of it.

[@mwillblade]

I use to make sweet love to a girl who said she was 25% Scottish.

[@tuerkefechi]

Having it now for several months, using it for outdoor acitivities, archery and EDC, I can only say it is a Fandabi-tastic Knife!

[@gborka]

5 cents about the handle color. Bog wood is rare material now, even at the old good days I assume it was rare. But at my grandparents village all wooden handles are "dubh", folks just burn the outer layer of the wood and than oil it well on the hot wood or even boil the handle in oil. This treatment makes the wood almost black and very durable. We are far from Scotland, but countryside is a countryside everywhere.

[@FandabiDozi]

UPDATE: All 8 finished Knives SOLD OUT in 20 minutes and all custom order SOLD OUT in 4 hours! The Fundraisers will run till the 21st Dec. You can Subscribe to my Emailing list on my website: www.tomlanghorne.com to be notified when orders are available! I was totally surprised by how fast they sold! Thank you all for the great response :D

[@blister4walken]

Wow. 15 minutes. Sold Out. Just nipped in and got the light handled one, phew. Well done Tom, there will be a lot of happy highlanders out there. 😀

[@felixlynch7327]

and glaswegians lol

[@graysonsutherlin295]

After I never managed to get my hands on one, I got my friend a blacksmith to watch the video and forge one for me. Love the design, glad you designed it and shared it! I hope you don't feel betrayed I got it from someone else.

[@keyboardmamma]

For anyone wondering about the music in the background at the start, the tune is called sunset on the somme and it's being played on a set of smallpipes. Hope that helps :)

[@beelle]

Hi Tom. The opening monologue about ‘what is a knife??…’ says everything. So well said, there’s a touch of Burns there! Thank you.

[@whisky7project]

Really enjoyed this one Tom! Thanks! We will be talking about this topic on an upcoming show.

[@renoblevg5375]

Sucjs I was asleep and broke when this came out, can't wait to be awake and less broke when you come out with the next batch

[@TheManOWrath]

Man, it really is cool that my knife I have been carrying for a long time, which I favor, has the same profile as yours. Proud of my Insular Celtic heritage even more now.

[@charliemcdowell5231]

Duuuuude when these are back in stock I NEED ONE. They're so gorgeous, and they really seem solid enough to be more than just a pretty piece to look at. Good work man, keep being my favorite Scottish youtuber!

[@demoths]

I've never wanted to throw $250 at something so bad... Y'all have GOT to keep making em!

[@giggles0051]

Used to be everyday carry but will now earn you a few years in a UK prison.

[@sneedmando186]

For a *Knife*?!?

[@71simonforrester]

@@sneedmando186 Unfortunately so, there are some horrific knife attacks in London, usually gang related, so the whole country has to suffer draconian knife regulations.

[@PibrochPonder]

@@71simonforrester it’s mainly non British people that are doing it as well.

[@renoblevg5375]

I'm not trying to talk shit but this is exactly why Americans don't want their guns taken. People will always do horrific things with what they have available and I guarantee if they planned and gathered enough money those people could STILL get guns, instead they get knives and guess what? Now you're not allowed to carry a knife. They'll probably start confiscating them from homes in a few years for "safety". Correct me if I'm wrong but, if you defend yourself successfully and end up killing the other person or severely injuring them and you used ANYTHING but your hands for defense you go to jail anyway?

[@stevestringham1095]

@@renoblevg5375 mexican cartels are now mass manufacturing all manners of weapons of war from handguns on up to rocket launchers. for export and domestic use.

[@fieldsteel5390]

Smashed it bud! Really enjoyed working with you brother

[@TheRealColt]

Excellent video mate. Brilliant idea having a percentage of the fundraiser going to charity. I got to say Fandabi. You picked some real thoughtful and passionate charities. I’d love to see the highlands back to their former glory with reforestation. Infact the whole british isles needs some tlc after the brutal deforestation it’s had for centuries. You sir are a modern hero of the highlands. If I had the millions that some have I’d be sure to donate to your cause. Hope to see the channel grow, keep up the good work. Nicolas from the toon

[@OnTheRiver66]

Over 40 years ago I bought some skian dubh knife blades from J. Nowell & Sons in Sheffield, and I put handles on them. More recently I bought Sgian Dubh knives from Cold Steel. I love that knife design, and I think your are the best I’ve seen. I would love to buy one.

[@TheManOWrath]

It's really weird to me that I clicked on this because I wanted to know which style of Sgian Dubh to get but I have a small, good quality, blade that's similar in size and has the exact same blade profile as the one you prefer. My top edge is a bit straighter but I planned on honing it down anyway. Otherwise it is the same. I'm excited that I essentialy already have the item thats the subject of the video. I look forward to using it in bushcrafting scenarios here in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. Lots of folks 'round here have Scottish, Irish, and English heritage. I think I'll call this blade the 'Appalachian Sgian Dubh'.

[@kaiabea280]

These are all so incredibly beautiful! And the fundraisers are amazing too - I actually said “wow” out loud lol Well done!!

[@boeconwy9156]

Brother, I'm blown away by every video you do. Entertainment and Education are a hard thing to get right and you nail it every time. Even from the start of my subscription your quality has been awesome and has continued to grow as well as your knowledge and wisdom, which you share freely out of love for us and for the subject matter you are bringing back to life, for wanna be highlanders around the world :) :) :) I would say you are doing our Ancestors proud at a time when they have been lost from public knowlege. I thought after many- many hours of watching your videos (better than BBC Documentaries lol) and taking on that wisdom to share in my life to help pass the knowledge on and keep it alive for future generations. The least I could do was take the time to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the work you put into a 20-minute video, that has taken a lifetime to produce :) I shall do my best to teach it to my household. The knife video was a better shot advert than a full production television advert :) With all the knowledge and inspiration and craftsmanship that has gone into it from you and the full team involved. I have been looking for a knife like that for years and with such a story behind it......I think the term is "thank you take my money LOl" :) :) :) Even if I did not like your kife I would still enter the competition to support all the work you and your team do :). So even if I'm not lucky enough to win one the money shall be going to a good cause. I know what's at the top of my big boys Santas list lol (present to myself LOL) Much love keep on shinning and make cool stuff and men and woman like us will step up support men and woman like you before amazon buys the world LOL much love from Boe and family Welsh borders.

[@markcrume]

May I suggest that you farm the work out to your friend Steve at Field & Steel. Market it as part of the Fandabi Dozi Signature Collection. Satisfy the demand, everybody's happy. I like your videos.

[@theempress1104]

Oh my gosh, I just fell in love with a knife. "Fandabi Dubh, you had me at click sound." 😊That is excellent craftsmanship. It just made my bucket list...apart from going to the Highlands at least once in my life, must have a Fandabi Dubh!

[@StuffyMc]

These are just the kind of thing I love. Beautiful, traditional, simple, and highly functional. God I'd love to have one. Superb work on these, you should be proud.

[@philochristos]

I friend asked me to make one of these for her the other day, and I'm just now learning what they are. Your video was helpful. Thanks.

[@OEF_Vet_0331]

I love your channel. It’s very relaxing. I love making things and especially making knives. You’ve inspired me to make one of these, eventually, for my boss. He has some Scottish heritage. Sending love from Texas, USA

[@woodman1701]

The knives are unique. Don’t think I’ve seen wood sheaths before. Especially with fir. Thanks for opening my mind to new possibilities.

[@kiltedskipper]

Love your videos. Slightly sad that i found some of them so late, particularly this one as I am of Scottish decent and have had the same problem with a functional Sgian Dubh as you. So I was ecstatic to hear you were making a few to sell. I absolutely want one and look forward to hearing when you start making them again.

[@grs0397]

Im from Portugal but have some scotish ancestry, I now have my great grandfathers sgian dubh and am very proud. Scotland is a beutiful country!

[@artex1917]

No wonder you sold them all so fast. No one makes these, especially not natively. You've got the Americans foaming at the mouth for these 🤣

[@randomtrooper7069]

I wonder when he's going to restock if ever

[@JACK_TheAllSeeingEye]

Positively frothing...lol🍁🍁🍁👍

[@julesthurongi1223]

A high carbon Sgian that looks like a prop from Rob Roy or Outlander would indeed make even the most casual Yank knife nerds drool.

[@williamfawkes8379]

My brother makes these, but he sneaks in a rare earth magnet inside the sheath to add a little extra grab on the blade. It works really well, and is completely hidden once its been finished. Black wood and white antler is my favorite look, with only a shiny line of metal to separate them at the bolster. Great job, making a knife takes some time and care, otherwise everyone would do it. Scandi grind is my personal favorite as well. Cheers! Edit: Oops I dropped my comment inside your comment.

[@amberwilliams4210]

@@williamfawkes8379 does your brother sell the knives? Link if so please?

[@gaylinlack726]

Perfect size and style for daily carry and most bushcraft tasks. At last a really functional Sgian Dubh.

[@randy-9842]

Tom! I am really impressed. While I always carry a tiny knife, I do not consider myself a knife guy, but you really pushed a lot of positive buttons on this one. Nicely Done!! I would be honored to own such a tool, but I'm glad they went to folks who would use them a lot. I'll sign up and keep my eyes open for new things on your site. Being a wee bit Scottish myself and in love with the out of doors, I VERY much appreciate your videos. Godspeed.

[@russellames8344]

I love this idea. I'm putting this in my work bench docket to make a variation of this.

[@davidwilson1043]

I've watched a couple of your videos now and they are informative and authentic. My one question is why hasn't BBC Scotland not picked these up they would be a great short program series. I also love the martial arts and survival skills elements of the videos, all well presented and explained without waffle. Great knives too.

[@andrewnel9222]

Love the designs, they're rustic and look to be well craft. Good job man!

[@justinwells6458]

Beautiful design. Sheath, pins, blade.

[@torince1]

Beautiful knives! Really like the look of the deer knife.

[@messulethsan3246]

Hi, your Sgian Dubh set is perfect 👍👍👍

[@Hi-ru4qm]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long

[@incognitocamo1439]

If you started mass producing these you could sell millions and easily fund everything you're trying to do with your land and this channel just by selling these knives. The wooden sheath and leather looks beautiful, that click is perfect and I love the versatility in ways to wear it. you should definitely be selling these for at least $100

[@philw8049]

Very nice! Out of all the newer designed knives I’ve seen this is without question my favorite.

[@danielieska8856]

Please keep making these! I realize that your not a full time knife maker, but these are wonderful. Have looked for a good Sgian dubh and was dissatisfied with one that I bought previously online , even though the reviews were good. Your craftsmanship is admirable and can't wait to obtain one of your Fandabi Dubh's.

[@dadsgonewild8381]

Tom mate that is awesome response to your launch. Beautifully crafted man,better get going on the next batch buddy.

[@FandabiDozi]

Thanks buddy! haha! yeah man its going to be a busy couple months!

[@chuckbowen5024]

Very well designed knife. I like simplicity.

[@BirivaMartirizado]

Man, I find the similarities between our cultures (Highlander and gaucho) We have our own heavy wool blanket, from native-american origin, (poncho), which could be used as shelter, as an over garment and as pants (chiripá) We have 2 carry knives, either the "xerenga" (simple, big, work knife carried in a crude leather sheethe) or the "Facón" (almost a dagger, but with only one cutting edge, once used to be made with broken swords, and in more recent times, post 1850, imported from Solingen, Germany of locally forged. Carried in a crude leather sheeth, or silver/alpaca sheeth.) The small knife is called verijero, because its carried above the "verija" (crotch), it was used for eating, cooking, leather work, castrating animals and such. We also used to carry a staff, but it was a spear, the tip was in the shape of a crescent, which the gauchos used to cut the tendons of cattle they were hunting I must say, the gaucho was a semi-nomadic horseman, his needs were a bit different from a highlander, but still our Cultures share many similarities

[@jeffhayden2737]

Very well thought out and executed, great job on blending tradition and practicality.

[@schoonerist]

Subscribed today, now have to binge watch. Great channel mate.

[@johnfuller6338]

Good looking knife, nice handle, that sheath is something all makers need to copy, it's exactly what I want for my knife.

[@lexiloufaith547]

Just checked your online shop and are out of stock. Hoping you'll have more soon! I'd love to have one!

[@WhiteDragon689]

I like the Fandabi-Dubh. Its rugged and functional. Get your production stream ready.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Awesome knives! Thank you for sharing.

[@gregedwards1921]

Absolutely beautiful knife and I love your videos!

[@bradlafferty]

Beautiful work! And great causes on the giveaways. Good luck in the fundraising!

[@themadscientest]

Nothing beats time spent somewhere warm giving your tools a little bit of care, be it a quick hone to just a coat of oil.

[@improvisedpreparedness4682]

Very nice knife designs. Simple will always be timeless.

[@donnajinks8349]

Well done, pleased for you that they sold so qiuckly.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Well darn....missed this one by a mile I did! As someone of partial Scottish and Irish decent I have always enjoyed most of your material. Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas!

[@ObjectiveZoomer]

I'm a super big knife nerd and the steel snob and I'm very particular about my knives oh, and I got to say I was not expecting the knife to be nearly this well-designed. I can tell you really know what you're talking about and I really really want one LOL

[@adventureaudio1273]

This is the best commercial I've ever watched

[@loribenton5975]

These are beautiful, but they sold out before I could wake up here on the west coast at 4am and find your post. I seriously considered ordering one for my husband for his birthday. Hope you make more one of these days.

[@loribenton5975]

West coast USA, that is!

[@longrider42]

About 25% Scottish. I found a very nice Sgian Dubh, from Kult of Athena. 1095 High carbon steel blade, Hard wood handle. Brass pommel and pins and bolster on the handle. A very nice leather sheath, but not for wearing in a sock. A good little knife.

[@BrethrenForge117]

Just forged mine last weekend, starting a dirk tomorrow!

[@Dylan-gx2qw]

Gutted u don’t make them anymore would love one just got my first dirk would look perfect beside each other

[@tuerkefechi]

Love the Fandabi Dubh, an excellent knife

[@tiagomateiro]

man, that's absolutely awesome!

[@dreadhawk861]

Um could you please make more please?

[@FireCreekForge]

Cool, I like it!

[@DannyRiskit]

Looks very classic. And the deer knife is wow!

[@thefathiker1]

I hate I missed these.

[@HorsesArePeople2]

Do you ever plan on making more of those sgian dubhs? They look amazing and it's just what I've been looking for

[@danielmartin9501]

Excellent craftsmanship! Well done Tom. Great content as ever too. 👍🏻

[@victormartin6608]

Well done sir.

[@kerrymckenzie4975]

Wow that went quickly, would be happy to place an order and no problem in waiting well into the new year as I understand the time frames involved, kind regards and enjoy the channel very much, Kerry McKenzie

[@FandabiDozi]

Thank you mate! You can place an order here if you like all the information is there: www.tomlanghorne.com/product-page/custom-survival-sgian-dubh-you-choose-your-style

[@nicobrocco4636]

So beautiful knives!

[@thedailydungeon6379]

Brand extension suggestion: a flint version called the Yabba Dabba Dubh. I'll show myself out :)

[@flyboymike111357]

A small stirrup of cordage or a leather thong is good for securing a small knife to the tongue of a boot or keeping a knife inside a boot with your foot.

[@noahhughes2501]

I would bloody love one of these. So sad nobody really makes them. Hopefully you or someone else will restock/make them.

[@gune678]

Another fine fine video love it!!

[@Buggalugz84]

Your jacket is amazing, where did you get it? These knives are incredible, you're such a talented craftsman. Love your mission too!

[@FandabiDozi]

Thank you! It is just a tweed jacket you can buy for modern kilt dress and I modified the collar. i found it in a vintage shop for £25! Bargen!

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

@@FandabiDozi I love that jacket as well . 25 pounds = a steal .

[@Buggalugz84]

@@FandabiDozi Wow what a great find, it looks like it was made for you!

[@megmcguireme]

These are gorgeous

[@ashblaeds]

These look great! Well done.

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

Very nice design. Beautiful in my opinion & also seems functional. The trade knives of early New England were similar, in my view. Similar patterns are available today thru Dexter Russell in their Green River line. One is my EDC.

[@ivanm5165]

トムトムさん、相変わらずこのビデオもは素晴らしい。頑張って

[@EnliveningJustice]

Enjoyed this, thank you so much.

[@joshriley2555]

Always full of good content with fandabi dozi. Really glad you have a passion and the drive to make these videos. Um, however I went to your site to purchase a knife and they were sold out.

[@joecampbell6486]

just found your channel, love it already

[@renzodinozzicimoneoutdoora8957]

Wow... Tom it looks really awsome!!!!

[@JACK_TheAllSeeingEye]

This design is perfect for my preferred field carry....armpit/handle down ps...try camillia seed oil....I use it on my bokken....Japanese have used it on all wood for many centuries

[@CampfireKodiak]

Nice work my friend! I really like the blade design and sheath. I prefer a different handle shape myself but I agree with the rest of the points you mention. I use a credit card size diamond sharpener.

[@aasphaltmueller5178]

you might want to consider to either ad some links to craftsman making/selling traditional products or sell some of those in your shop

[@jonathangreenwood8730]

Good job Tom. Not surprised they sold out so quickly. Glad you use only natural products. Too many bushcraft knife makers use plastic. Not logical nowadays. Cheers.

[@dalecarpenter8828]

I need my small knife to be narrow pointy to reach in and cut tiny places ! I generally carry three sizes ! game processing bone is not what dulls the edge ,it's the dirt in the hair and on the skin !

[@otroblogdemarcelo]

Wow man! Cheers from Argentina!!!

[@adambrown30]

Would you ever consider making a video on how you put the sheaths together? Thanks either way, love the channel!

[@anthonyhayslip4347]

Such a fan of what you brother, Thank you!

[@FandabiDozi]

Thanks buddy I appreciate it :D

[@tidge879]

You should try and license this to Condor. They love their twist on traditional designs.

[@stevemcdermott6199]

Aww I missed that draw, smashing knife buddy, wow Steve from Field and steel makes an excellent knives. Im going straight over to check out prices etc right now😉😉