Childs Sgian Dubh?

**Dram** · 18th January 11, 08:10 PM

Hello,

I have a sgian dubh from 1960 and it seems on the small side, was wondering if it was a childs sgian. It does have a blade (I am not sure I'd give it to a child), overall length without the sheath is 7". With the sheath 7 1/2".

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

**SlackerDrummer** · 18th January 11, 08:16 PM

Sounds like about the right size for an adult sgian dubh.

**Taygrd** · 18th January 11, 08:17 PM

That sound like a standard size sgian. Most child sgians were what we refer to today as safety sgian or bladeless. A pic would be nice to see

**Downunder Kilt** · 18th January 11, 08:27 PM

I have a formal wear sgian dubh from the Real Sgian Dubh Co and it's 6.5" without sheath and 7" with. My "Officer" is 6.75" and the one I recently got from Taygrd is 7.25" (the last 2 knife without sheath)

So I would say it's an adult size allright.

**Dram** · 18th January 11, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

I have a formal wear sgian dubh from the Real Sgian Dubh Co and it's 6.5" without sheath and 7" with. My "Officer" is 6.75" and the one I recently got from Taygrd is 7.25" (the last 2 knife without sheath)

So I would say it's an adult size allright.

Thanks guy's. Happy to hear! It seemed a bit small. Very narrow, which is maybe a style of the 1960's?