First use of a sgian dubh

**Brewboy** · 22nd June 08, 03:23 AM

I've always thought of the sgian dubh as more of a fashion accessory in these modern times we live in. I know I've rarely had the need to use a knife in my everyday life. However, this weekend, at the Chicago Scottish Highland Games, I had the opportunity to use my sgian dubh.

As a buddy of mine and I were contemplating what to do with the last Scotch Egg we had, and I suggested that we split it, and the question of "how" came up. All of a sudden, I realized that I had a knife on me. I pulled out the sgian dubh, split the egg, and thought, "Wow, I'm glad I had that on me."

It's true! It's not just a fashion accessory!

**Ryan Ross** · 22nd June 08, 10:41 AM

Yep... I always carry some type of utility knife, and I usually end up needing it at least once per day. I think everyone should carry one... unless they're crazy or accident prone, that is.

**robthehiker** · 22nd June 08, 10:47 AM

Nice. Personally I would have used the sgian to get the whole thing from my friend but then I love scotch eggs.

**ccga3359** · 22nd June 08, 11:03 AM

Sgian Dubh's are for cleaning fingernails, Claymores are for splitting scotch eggs. You're sending sending a boy to do a man's job, it's a valid excuse to carry the Claymore

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**Nick the DSM** · 22nd June 08, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Sgian Dubh's are for cleaning fingernails, Claymores are for splitting scotch eggs. You're sending sending a boy to do a man's job, it's a valid excuse to carry the Claymore

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and splitting watermelons!

i think the highlander set a role model for the modern day boy scout, always have a knife at hand...when its legal.