	'Loch Ness Origins' online sales of Sgian Dubhs by Rab and Tanya Gordon, Rainnea Ltd, Loch Ness, Scotland

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I'd like to thank everyone for granting their permission to print their comments on the Sgian Dubhs that I've made. It has been a pleasure corresponding with you all.
Rab Gordon

"Stuart loves his Sgian dubh, he says the weight, balance, feel and workmanship and quality are outstanding. Thank you so much. He is a truly difficult person to buy for, and it was so lovely to give him something that he will cherish always." Kate Munro (who gave this Sgian Dubh to her husband Stuart on their wedding day), Wiltshire, England.(SG272) ___________________________________________ "I did many a trek up the Royal Mile looking for a Sgian Dubh to wear for the celebration. Well I have to tell you, although you possibly know any way, that all the ones for sale were either plastic or approaching that and probably made in China. It was not until after that I saw your website and thought this is what I am looking for. And you did not disapoint. The sgian dubh is a work of art and I will treasure owning it for many years to come. Thank you again for your service and quality." Stuart McGleish, Shropshire, England ( SG279) ___________________________________________ "Please find attached a picture of the knife sitting on a piece of the Queensland Hunting Tartan. I wear a kilt of the same and yesterday the Sgian Dubh had its first outing at a function I attended in Highland Dress. Thanks for both making me such a beautiful object. " Paul Holland, Queensland, Australia. (SG221)	"The beauties arrived today. Wow, simply incredible. It was such a pleasure to work with you and Roddy on this, and the results are more than I had ever hoped for. I hid my son's and will give it to him at dinner this Saturday night, as he will compete Sunday morning. Cannot wait to see his face light up when he sees what's in the box for him!" John Taylor, California, USA (SG225A & SG225B)
"I wanted to let you know how much my new husband loved his gift on our wedding day. He was totally blown away and couldn't stop showing it off to people, all of whom commented on how unusual it was. So beautifully crafted and a truly personalised gift. You were a pleasure to work with on this. Thank you so much for all your hard work - the result was a real piece of art." Mrs Murray , Glasgow (SG237)	Ebony handle with clan crest inlay, engraved ferrules and blade all metalwork, including blade in solid Sterling silver (SG237)
Bottle Opener in Culloden Bog Oak and Sterling Silver engraved with Pictish Wolves "Thanks! I'm very impressed. It was particularly nice to have a piece of Bog oak from an area near the battlefield where my ancestors fought and the wolves engraving representing the family crest works very well. Once again well done!" Kirk Robertson, Cheshire, England. (SG260)	Sgian Dubh in Higland Oak, Brass and a Damascus blade "SG 224 arrived this morning, it was worth the wait, a beauitful peice of craftsmanship. I will value it the rest of my life, once again thank you. " George Smith, Ontario, Canada. (SG224)
"Sgian Dubhs arrived safely. Am really happy with them. They are every bit as beautiful and well made as I'd hoped. Thanks for all your hard work and care and attention to detail over these." Ian Cramman, Yerevan (SG197A & SG197B)	Culloden Bog Oak and Glen Urquhart Oak handles with Pictish Hounds and Sterling Silver fittings.
"I knew I was waiting for something special, but this beauty is beyond expectations! Awe inspiring craftmanship and quality The texture of the heavy damascus blade is mesmerizing, the ebony handle and silver fittings make it complete...a work of art, heirloom stuff. I'll wear the sgian dubh with pride. Highly recommended...thanks Rab! " Robin Lous, The Hague, The Netherlands (SG208A)	Culloden Bog Oak handle, Sterling Siver fittings and Damascus blade. Special engraving for a christening present. "The Sgian Dubh arrived this morning and it's even better than I could have hoped for. I'm very pleased with it. Many thanks for your help with this." Paul MacFadyen, Edinburgh, Scotland (SG238)
Clan McNeil engraved Sgian Dubh "The sgian dubh and sheath are beautiful! Thank you for your patience and communication throughout this process. Your work is as genuine and artistic as anticipated from the website. This sgian dubh will be treasured always by our family." Michael and Lynn McNeil, Missouri, USA (SG209)	Highland Oak (Jacobean finish), Damascus blade Brass Ferrule band and top stud "I cannot describe how pleased we are with your work. Beyond expectations! It is truly beautiful and I cannot wait to give it to my groom. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and correspondence to deliver such an exquisite piece." Elizabeth Ward, South Carolina, USA (SG193)
"It is just what I wanted to go with my kilt; authentic, subdued, elegant and of fine craftsmanship. I will certainly recommend you to friends and family. It is rare today to find someone who obviously takes pride in what they produce. " James Nicol, California, USA (SG201)	"Thank you, I received my Sgian Dubh today, I am so happy with the way it turned out." Mark West, California, USA (SG202)
"Hi Rab, I just received the knife today and I am very pleased with it. It is exactly what I was looking for." Joe Starrett, Florida (SG217) "It looks great and is what I hoped for. Love the handle and the silver work." Quentin Irving, Wiltshire, England (SG192)	"Just a quick email to let you know how pleased I was with the sgian dubh I ordered for my partner. I was really pleased with the amazing craftsmanship, quality and prompt service and am sure he will be delighted :-) Many thanks " Maureen Quinn, UK.(SG257) "Dear Rab, The Sgian dubh arrived today and is wonderful. It is everything I expected and more, thank you for your work and rest assured I will treasure it." Stephen Clarke, New Zealand (SG211)
Ebony, Sterling Silver, Damascus Blade "Recieved the Sgain and kilt pin at the weekend. They are just what I was looking for. The quality of work is absolutely excellent and almost impossible to find anywhere else. Thanks very much for the tie pin. Will be more than happy to recommend anyone to your shop." Ian Backhouse, Hampshire, England (SG216)	Highland Oak and Damascus Blade "Was very suprised when the order I made yesterday turned up today! And its a beauty as well. Exactly what I was after. So many of the Sgian Dubhs I looked at looked so cheap even though they were quite expensive. So I didn't mind shelling out a bit more so I didn't have to comprise at all, it's perfect. I look forward to wearing it at my wedding. Thank you!" Ed Bateman, Bristol, England (SG215)
Highland Oak, Sterling Silver, Damascus Blade "the one thing I wanted to bring home to New Zealand with me, was a good quality Sgian Dubh. I looked and looked, but everything looked so mass produced or “plastic”, until I saw the items on display from your Studio. I purchased SG176, it's absolutely beautiful and I will treasure it, as well as use it while camping and hunting. I feel it's something I could keep and hand onto my children, that's how much I value it!" John Forbes Styles, New Zealand (SG176)	"Bonsoir Rab, just a quick note to say that the Sgian Dubh arrived safe & sound this morning. The actual knife is better than I had dared hope for, a beautiful but simple piece of craftsmanship, absolutely what I was looking for." Alastair Hall, Haute-Garonne, France (SG275) "Hi Rab, My Sgian Dubh arrived this morning and is absolutely gorgeous. I'm delighted and will be proud to wear something so unique and Scottish with my kilt on my wedding day. Thanks for all your help and advice. I will recommend you!" Nicholas Munro, Edinburgh (SG280) "I received my sgian dubh safely this morning I've had a chance to 'pick it up and admire it' and I am very pleased with it! It's got an honesty and integrity that many of the others I've found on the net don't have." David Harding, West Yorkshire, England (SG194) "Thank you very much for your prompt attention to our order. We are more than satisfied with the Sgian Dubh, beautiful work, and a good feel to it. Many thanks." Iain & Annabel Laird, Hampshire, (SG169)
"I'm quite delighted with it. It is something to have such a functional work of art & be able to wear it! I will look after it." Michael Cruse, Kincardineshire, Scotland (SG179)	"I'm especially pleased with the bear sgian! You did a wonderful job. Thank you so much for taking the time and care that you did." Art Campbell, Massachusetts, USA (SG 186)
"It is fabulous and is exactly what I was looking for. The Scottish re-enactors at the Ren Faires in my area will be drooling over it when they see it. If any of them are interested in picking up something of this level of authenticity, I will refer them to you." Brett Hartley, Wisconsin, USA (SG189)	"it is beautiful, certainly a fine work of art. thanks again for everything." Jim Jacobs, Pennsylvania, USA (SG147B)
"We were looking for a Sgian Dubh for the son of close friends to complete the Highland dress he was being given by relatives and friends to celebrate his 21st birthday. We wanted something a bit different, and after browsing several other websites, we found Rainnea. We were immediately impressed by what we saw, especially the Culloden bog oak handles. After a phone call to discuss what we wanted, Rab Gordon agreed to design a Sgian Dubh with a bog oak handle and Scottish silver blade engraved with a traditional Celtic patterns. He emailed us digital photos of possible designs and called us to discuss the fine detail. Once we had agreed the final design, the Sgian Dubh was produced, hall-marked in Edinburgh, and despatched extremely promptly. The lad was delighted with his gift, and several male generations of his family were highly covetous!! It was a pleasure dealing with Rainnea and the service provided was excellent - we look forward to dealing with them again in future." Colin Black, Leicestershire, England (SG185)	SG185 ~ Culloden Bog Oak & Solid Sterling Silver blade engraved with Celtic Knotwork
"I just received my sgian dubh and I think you did a great job. I'm very pleased with it ! The damascus blade is beautiful, I'm very satisfied with this piece of art ! I'm a knives collector and I already own a few sgian dubh. Your piece takes a good place in my collection. Thank you again." Alain Furrer, Geneva (SG107)	'The Gordon Highlander' Culloden Bog Oak & Sterling Silver fittings, Damascus blade diamond engraved front and back "Arrived safely today and what can I say, perfect. Thanks for a great job" Roger Griffiths, Norfolk, England (SG187)

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