Sgian Dubh and the Church

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 11th September 09, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by St. Amish

In my mind, my sense courtesy outweighs my right to wear my sgian.

Fine by me, just so long as someone else's "sense of courtesy" doesn't impinge on my ability to wear my sgian dubh where ever I please.

**Frank McGrath** · 11th September 09, 08:02 PM

I have chosen not to wear any knives since 9/11. I used to carry a swiss army knife in a holder with a small flashlight. As a service tech, I had access to several federal buildings along with a lot of customers that had federal contracts. I had to keep putting the case back into the truck. Lots of hassle. I also opted not to carry anything that could be construed as a weapon in respect to those that have been injured by such weapons. Just a few weeks ago, I started carrying my swiss army knife in my cell phone pouch. I still hve trouble with carrying a knife. When I am kilted, I do not carry a knife.

Plus, the doctors has not given me permission to carry anything sharp. Not yet, at least. Maybe soon, though.

**Zardoz** · 12th September 09, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Frank McGrath

I also opted not to carry anything that could be construed as a weapon in respect to those that have been injured by such weapons.

If I did that with everything I've seen used as a weapon over the years I'd have to stay in my pajamas and never leave the house!

I was looking over this thread with my wife, and she said she always felt there was a bit of rebellion inherent in kilt wearing, so its hard to understand all the hoplophobia and PC stuff.