Modern Sgian Dubh

[Nerts]

I read a few posts on here a while back (please don't ask me to quote anything) about wearing sporrans and sgian dubh's with UK's and other non-traditional kilts and I noticed they received quite a wide range of opinions. Some saying do what you want while others take the more traditional stance. Both are cool and appriciated.

I have a UK and I wear a sporran with it because I think it looks better with than without and now I'm wondering about the sgian dubh. I don't want to go with a traditional one as I don't think it would 'work' for me. I'd like to get your opinions on the following and let me know what you think of it.

http://csstoreonline.stores.yahoo.net/braveheart.html

I know some people might be offended by this (total lack of tradition and all) but I think it's pretty cool, sort of putting a spin on the 'old ways'.

So, let those opinions fly!

E.

[cavscout]

There are several folks here who carry that very blade.

It's a great contemporary option. Cold Steel made a version called the Coloden a few years ago that had better reviews but they no longer produce it. They can sometimes be found on Ebay.

[McMurdo]

I think it would look good with a UK, and at least it is a real blade, I say try it out and see if it does indeed "work for you."

[Monkey@Arms]

There are several folks here who carry that very blade.

It's a great contemporary option. Cold Steel made a version called the Coloden a few years ago that had better reviews but they no longer produce it. They can sometimes be found on Ebay.

While I don't wear a sporran with my UKs, I have worn the CS Culloden. My thoughts were modern kilt = modern knife.

Best regards,

Jake

[Abax]

The Brave Heart looks like a good modern alternative. For another alternative check out some of Boker's knives. They post pages, so a direct link isn't available: Go to https://www.bokerusa.com/default2.asp , then select Online Shop | Fixed Blades | Arbolito | Corzo III. They have some knives with antler horn handles on the same page.

Here's a picture of the Corzo III:


Abax

[Colin]

If you do go for the cold steel one, try locally first http://www.warriorsandwonders.com/in...roducts_id=493 it should save you a few bucks.

[Nerts]

If you do go for the cold steel one, try locally first http://www.warriorsandwonders.com/in...roducts_id=493 it should save you a few bucks.

Thanks for the link but I already know about the store. Actually that's where I found out about the Cold Steel sgian dubh.

If you're into swords or knives I would suggest becoming a member as I am. The guy in there is awesome and very knowledgeable.

E.

[Nerts]

The Brave Heart looks like a good modern alternative. For another alternative check out some of Boker's knives. They post pages, so a direct link isn't available: Go to https://www.bokerusa.com/default2.asp , then select Online Shop | Fixed Blades | Arbolito | Corzo III. They have some knives with antler horn handles on the same page.

Here's a picture of the Corzo III:


Abax

Thanks, I'll check them out too!

E.

[Big Mikey]

I picked up the Brave Heart on Monday for just the reasons you mentioned. I wanted a useable knife with a somewhat traditional style. I won't hesitate to wear it when dressed casually and it IS a quality piece. It was $59.99 at WandW.

[AllenJ]

I own a Culloden and like it alot. However the sheath is just too wide and bulky to fit in the hose. So unfortunatley it rarely sees daylight now.