Sgian Dubhs and Dirks

[michael steinrok]

"Never bring a knife to a gun fight." So sayeth the man! I never thoght of cross draw for the dirk. I might give that a try. I always leave the handle sticking all the way out on my sgian.

[Laird Arik]

Swords and such would always be loosened before battle to prevent sticking in the scabbard. Same for a Dirk. A Sgian wouldnt be in the sock for long while doing a mad charge. They were a sassanach invention like the fancey Dirk hilts and the wee kilt. As a utility blade they work fine, and it only takes 1/2 an inch of steel to cut a throat. IMHO

[Bil]

"Never bring a knife to a gun fight." So sayeth the man!

That statement always cracks me up. I'm not picking on you for saying it, Michael, so don't take this personal. It's just that it's been proven over and over that an opponent with a knife can cover as much as 21 feet and deploy his weapon before the average trained man/woman can draw their weapon and get on target. Regardless of the fact that I am both a DOJ firearms instructor and a CQC/Counter Assault Tactics instructor, I don't think that it's a wise idea to put one's faith in the almighty sidearm. Even though I have a California CCW and can hence carry concealed at will, I will never think of my firearm as my first or only line of defense against a knife.

That being said, there have been some great recommendations as to how to wear the sgain dubh. As was stated earlier in this thread, it doesn't really matter. When picking its placement you should consider both the aesthetics and the nature of its use. If it is just for show, refer to aesthitics. If for tactical practicality, consider your strengths and weaknesses and wear it accordingly.