I have worn my sgian to church since the first time I wore a kilt to services. I have been involved in the church for fourteen years, and served for more than half of that time as a member of the session, and elected elder commissioner to Presbytery. The sgian is in my hose the whole time. It is a tool, and a handy one at that.

Only one individual ever has said anything to me about it, and she was persistent, and somewhat difficult. I do not wish to hurt other people's feelings, especially at church, but you cannot guilt me into not having my knife. I finally got her over the fear of the sgian by pointing out that if I felt in need of a weapon it would not be a wee sgian dubh that I'd be carrying.