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    Wearing a dirk casually

    At 3:36 in this video you can see a dirk of some kind.
    How common is it to wear one informally like this.
    A few people have mentioned that I need one.


    https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=288s&v=oHn5V2AU_rs
    Last edited by tokareva; 13th January 18 at 06:48 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tokareva View Post
    I was already thinking a British Commando knife might look pretty good.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=288s&v=oHn5V2AU_rs
    The wearing of a dirk casually..... Sorry not. Also the discussion of a British Commando knife is likely in violation of the forum rules. Before this gets flagged I’d suggest you consider editing your post.
    Cheers....
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    well, that comes from poor judgement."
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    To clarify - If someone is wearing a British Commando Knife, A Fairbairn/Sikes, with their kilt, this is the proper forum section to post.

    With that said, I know this young man. He is one of those "More Scottish than the Scots" who prides himself of his "Traditional" approach to kilt wearing. To him wearing a dirk with a kilt is required to keep the Tradition even though everything else about his outfit is casual and modern.

    He is one of those who will wear a kilt, jacket, vest, hose, fly plaid all in the same Tartan and tell anyone who will listen how correct and traditional he is.

    Do you really need a dirk? Well if you are a pipe major and it is part of your uniform - Or going to cut the haggis - Then maybe. Otherwise i can't think of a single reason to need a knife that large today.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Ashton View Post
    To clarify - If someone is wearing a British Commando Knife, A Fairbairn/Sikes, with their kilt, this is the proper forum section to post.

    With that said, I know this young man. He is one of those "More Scottish than the Scots" who prides himself of his "Traditional" approach to kilt wearing. To him wearing a dirk with a kilt is required to keep the Tradition even though everything else about his outfit is casual and modern.

    He is one of those who will wear a kilt, jacket, vest, hose, fly plaid all in the same Tartan and tell anyone who will listen how correct and traditional he is.

    Do you really need a dirk? Well if you are a pipe major and it is part of your uniform - Or going to cut the haggis - Then maybe. Otherwise i can't think of a single reason to need a knife that large today.
    Thank you Steve,I was also thinking the size of the dirk was ridiculously large just to be wearing around,that's one reason I was considering the British Commando,I think it might look smart and also be utilitarian. It might look completely crazy to kilt people though. I'm not certain how it would look myself ,but would definitely prefer it over the dirk.
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    Not sure why you would want too, other than in certain circumstances (outlined by Steve) no-one in Scotland does. I have an 18th century dirk I inherited, I've worn it once when doing a reenactment walk 40 years ago. It sits in pride of place on the dresser.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tokareva View Post
    At 3:36 in this video you can see a dirk of some kind.
    How common is it to wear one informally like this.
    A few people have mentioned that I need one.


    https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=288s&v=oHn5V2AU_rs

    I suggest you research US State Law and US Federal Law on this, it may be something to know about. You may get arrested for wearing one, as it is a weapon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PatrickHughes123 View Post
    I suggest you research US State Law and US Federal Law on this, it may be something to know about. You may get arrested for wearing one, as it is a weapon.
    That won't be an issue Patrick, I have no interest in wearing a dirk, regardless of the circumstances. I was just trying to figure out how common it is, I still think the British Commando knife could look nice however.

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    Well, this afternoon I spoke to the minister and he would like swords with the Colour Guard. So an armed escort to the Colours he will get.

    This will be held Sunday July 1st.
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