Sgian Dubh and the Church

[Bog Trotter]

Since wearing my kilt to church, I've carried my sgian dubh in my hose, out of habit. Some folks have inquired as to why I carry a weapon to church. Of course, I've explained that the Sgian is traditional and more of a utility knife than a weapon, and still I am asked, is it necessary. Now, the minister does not mind, but some folks find it strange. I wear my sgian tucked down inside my hose with only a small portion of the top exposed.My question is this, is it considered proper to wear the sgian dubh to church services? I understand that it's not necessary, but I wear it out of respect for tradition. I appreciate any imput and advice you may have.

[Jock Scot]

It is perfectly acceptable to wear/carry it in church. It would be considered as a complete and utter non issue over here.

[Chas]

It is perfectly acceptable to wear it. It would be considered as a complete and utter non issue over here.

I can not agree more. It is what is in a man's heart that matters, not what he carries on his person or how he chooses to clothe himself.

Regards

Chas

[Bog Trotter]

Thank you Jock, Chas.

[okiwen]

Not only do I wear my sgian to church but when I am not kilted I have a pocket knife and when I am on duty I wear my gun. NO PROBLEM.

[McFarkus]

I often wear mine to church. I find the kids (boys in particular) are more fascinated by the sgian than by the kilt.

[Bog Trotter]

Yes Okiwen, I also carry some type of pocket knife when not kilted, and sometimes at events I'll carry an extra pocket knife in my sporran.

[NewGuise]

My (pacifist) mother has always carried a large pocketknife in her purse, even to (Mennonite) churches, and has certainly had occasion to use it (never as a weapon).

[bricelythgoe]

I was going to say what has been written before. I am not a knife carrier (never have been) so I never wear a Sgian Dubh. However, my father-in-law is a local farmer. He has ALWAYS carried a knife with him his entire life. That includes church. I see no problem with a utility knife in church.

Brice

[dfmacliam]

most sgains are basically for decoration purposes only.. not a true.. "working" knife... in my opinion its should not truely be an issue...
like most... I have carried knives to church before.. in pockets or knife holders.. but then in my part of the country.. its a common sight..