Sharpen a Sgian Dubh?

[neloon]

I think the modern Scottish view is that even a sharp sgian is not much use for anything so why bother with it at all.

[Geoff Withnell]

I think the modern Scottish view is that even a sharp sgian is not much use for anything so why bother with it at all.

Things I have done with my sgian:
Opened Packages
Cut ribbon to wrap a present
peeled an apple
cut salami for sandwiches
stripped insulation from wire
cut plant stems for grafting

et cetera, et cetera.

Yup. not much use for anything.

If one is normally kilted, and used to carrying and useing a pocket knife from boyhood, the sgain gets used quite a bit.

[neloon]

Geoff,
It's the American way!
I was merely commenting on the Scottish way.

[kilted scholar]

Agreed. I've seen any number of people in the USA with pocket knives and other similar implements but only workmen with knives as part of their tool kit (and not many at that) over here.

[Geoff Withnell]

Geoff,
It's the American way!
I was merely commenting on the Scottish way.

I guess it's just a part of our pioneer heritage <big grin>

[Bill aka Mole]

FWIW, in South Carolina, it is the intent that determines if a Sgian Dbuh is a weapon or a tool in about 85% of the state. Certain cities and counties has differing laws based upon length or no carry at all.

And yes, there is an edge on mine. If I had wanted a butter knife in my sock, I know where to find one.

[Father Bill]

Laws change, and I'm neither a cop nor a lawyer (two groups I deeply respect!) so I won't make a guess about local or other laws, but my best guess is that a lot will depend on the officer who sees you with it:

- Does he even know what's sticking out of your sock?
- Did he sleep in and catch blazes from the sergeant?
- Did he have a fight with his wife last night?
- Did he cut himself shaving this morning?

etc.

etc.

etc.

[knotty]

I asked the RCMP about wearing a sgian dubn. If its part of your kit (kilt etc.) youre good to go, also its not concealed.
Not an issue in Canada.

Craig