Fake vs real dirk.

[FossilHunter]

I have carried one at Highland Games in North America since 1983. No one has ever been cut by my dirks, except me (by accident, of course), and they have been a source of interest to others. I do not understand your comment re: "shallow" Jock. Mine was made by Vince Evans and is a custom made, quite expensive, and very attractive knife. Anyway, I would not expect to carry one in Scotland, given the laws and concerns in Great Britain about edged weapons of all kinds.

I interpreted jock's comment to be a reference to fake knives. I could see how a fake dirk or sgian dubh (like a safety sgian) could be viewed as costume and therefore "shallow." Again, I don't think he was referring to you're post though I cannot speak for him.

In regards to the OP; personally, I would never carry a knife that was not functional. If real knives were banned at a venue or could otherwise cause issues with law enforcement, I would just go without. And if they were permitted and I really desired to carry one, I would just get a nice one and wear it.

In either circumstance, I simply don't see the value of a fake dirk beyond costume.