I believe the wearing of a dirk is akin to wearing a plaid, it is a matter of personal taste and opinion. When dressing for an occasion, I consider where I'll be and whom I'll be with.

In my PC, my wife says I look very dashing, to elevate the look a bit more, I may don a plaid. To take it to a higher level, I will wear my dirk.

The dirk is an accessory that is rarely seen and so when worn, it makes a statement that the wearer is appearing at his very best.

The dirk I own is an officers version with bypass knife and fork. Though not having silver mounts nor being terribly expensive, it was not "cheap". It is asian made although to a quality that I find acceptable.

I also wear two kilt pins on most of my kilts. Why? Because I have many very nice ones and like the look and the way the extra weight holds an apron down.

I also wear two badges on my glengarry, one for my clan affiliation and one to honour my grandfather's military service.

These are by no means common pracitices but it works for me and I don't think anyone is offended or thinks less of my appearance for doing so.

Our humble membership will offer their opinions/guidelines for your consideration but ultimately, the choice is yours. Do as you see fit and enjoy.

The preceding is just one, fat, old mans' opinion.