Slightly different take on the Skean Dhu...

**xena** · 2nd February 09, 10:51 AM

I looked at the details, and it's admittedly a bit larger than most Skean Dhu's. But, I think it would work for someone wanting a knife with a good cutting blade.

What do you guys think?

Details here.

**xena** · 2nd February 09, 10:53 AM

Okay, I can't make the pictue work. I'm a luddite. Just follow the linky. Sorry 'bout that.

**george7** · 2nd February 09, 10:56 AM

It wouldn't be legal to carry here... there's a 3" (7.6 cm) limit on fix blades, though I doubt anybody would say anything. The pipers carry 12" (30.5 cm) dirks, but get around that by not having an edge on the blade.

**cavscout** · 2nd February 09, 10:56 AM

It could be done. A syou say though it is a bit longer than the normal 5" - 7" . Comfort might be an issue as the handle is likely not offset to one side to allow for a flatter lay against the leg. The sheath may need to be replaced with one that will extend up around the handle a bit more to offer more support in the sock and protect the kiilt hose from being slashed when removing and replacing the blade.

**george7** · 2nd February 09, 10:57 AM

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**xena** · 2nd February 09, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by georgeblack7

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I tried that and it didn't work for me. Maybe the IT Nazi's have some sort of filters on the work computers here (it's a coffee break!).

**piperdbh** · 2nd February 09, 11:09 AM

I like it. It's not a "traditional" sgian dubh, it's not Scottish, but I like it anyway. The blade is 10 cm, or 4 inches long, and the handle appears to be a little less than that. It might feel kind of strange in your sock because of the curved blade, but it's a nice looking piece of metal, and cheap, too.

**Streetcar** · 2nd February 09, 11:16 AM

These pop up every so often:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/u...hlight=khukuri

Personally, I never cared for khukuris...until I held one and was converted. That letter opener might be nice!

**The Barry** · 2nd February 09, 11:25 AM

That's a nice knife, but I wouldn't stick it into my hose.

But, to each their own, if I saw someone that had one and he showed it to me, I wouldn't criticize him for not carrying a sgian dubh, I would say: "wow, that's a cool knife!", or something to that effect.

Then I would buy him a drink, so as to promote a certain "I-don't-want-to-stick-this-killer-looking-knife-into-TheBarry" feeling.

**Spc. Scott** · 2nd February 09, 11:39 AM

I have one of these that I take camping. Ordered it from the same place (different website) and I have nothing but good things to say about it.

This one is mine.

http://www.khukuriblades.com/product...id=313039f45c9

Chops wood with ease, very well balanced, and tougher than any blade I've come across at that price. Be patient with the delivery though. It took mine about 2 months to get to me. But I guess that falls into the "price, quality, or speed. Pick two" category.