I think other considerations would come into play, rather than accepting or rejecting on the full tang basis. (Aesthetics, etc)

I have been thinking of making a sgian dubh for a while now, and have this idea of making it fit for both worlds, so to speak!
Don't know if such an animal is possible, but I'll let you know how it goes!!
This thread is a fresh inspiration to get at it,...before spring farm work gets under way!