Could be a sgian dubh

**Piper** · 25th November 07, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by TheSp8

I really like that roach belly on the right. Where'd you get the blade?
YMOS,
Tony

That one actually belongs to my seniormost grandson. He won it in a 'hawk throwing competition at a Rendezvous last year. If I remember correctly, it was made by the blacksmith at Jacobsberg, an historic site just a bit northwest of Easton PA, also known as "Henry's of Bolton". I'm finally getting around to putting a decent handle on it.

**BoldHighlander** · 27th December 07, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Last year I got pulled over for speeding (trap of course) on the Navajo Rez down by Dilkon. Was in full turn out after the Flagstaff games...including sgian dubh. While talking to the cop remembered it was there and changed my stance so the sgian dubh was out of his sight. No point in complicating things unnecessarily. It was one of the dull blade versions...but since I had to explain the Highland Games to him (No sir, there's no score, its more like a Pow Wow) I didn't want to have to explain a semi-concealed weapon to him.

How long of a blade was it?
Around here it typically wouldn't be a problem unless its over 4" (blade that is) or you forget & walk into an airport

**graham_s** · 1st January 08, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

I completely agree that a sgian dubh is a tool, not an ornament. The kilt is a very practical item of wear, so is most of the other items worn along with the kilt, so why would I carry something that is useless?

I'm glad TheKiltedWonder clarified his point, and I agree.

Actually, I've been told that all of the Sgian dubh's coming out of the UK are dull now, by law. Pathetic.

I actually refused to wear one for many years until I found one that was usable as a real knife. It was this one-

http://www.fernknives.com/cold-steel/mini-culloden/459/

Unfortunately, it has been discontinued. Blah.

T.

Edit- They are making one called the Brave Heart, here-

http://www.fernknives.com/cold-steel...196/index.html

A good alternative?

I have both.
the mini is a better knife for using as it's a little smaller. it's the one i usually carry. the sheath of both of them is a little uncomfortable and the mini tends to ride up when wearing it.