Sgian and Hose - Dangerous Combo?

**bwat** · 3rd October 14, 12:58 PM

Personally, I would just not wear the sgian dubh. Reasons:

1) a good one costs a lot money,
2) it can snag your hose (as you correctly point out), and
3) in certain parts of the world it's illegal (brott mot "knivlagen" where I'm living).

If anybody asks where the "wee knife" is I would just explain to them that you're a lover and not a fighter.

I've though about a sgian brew thinking they wouldn't snag my hose but being teetotal it wouldn't get too much use from me.

**Tarheel** · 3rd October 14, 01:33 PM

Thinking out side the box here. If you have the nerve for "skin art", get a tattoo of your favorite sgian design. No hose problems with that after the area heals a bit.

**MacRobert's Reply** · 3rd October 14, 03:50 PM

Some sgians, especially high quality ones, are very flat, sit snugly against the leg and will not damage the hose.

**Hawk** · 3rd October 14, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Tarheel

Thinking out side the box here. If you have the nerve for "skin art", get a tattoo of your favorite sgian design. No hose problems with that after the area heals a bit.

Is that what you've done, if so let us share in the artwork....

Hawk

**cookingkilted** · 3rd October 14, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by Tarheel

Thinking out side the box here. If you have the nerve for "skin art", get a tattoo of your favorite sgian design. No hose problems with that after the area heals a bit.

That is an awesome idea, I have been wanting another tattoo. I think instead of just the handle do the whole thing sheath and handle that way if the hose slips a bit it would still look like its in there.

**Leprechaun 91** · 3rd October 14, 09:57 PM

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Like this?

I have no such "gap" or "dent". I really think it's an issue with my most recent knife. I need a thinner scabbard.

**English Bloke** · 4th October 14, 12:51 AM

Oooh nooo... No. 92... Now there's a lovely thing!

Well knock me down... If it's not my wedding anniversary soon!!

**Tarheel** · 4th October 14, 03:00 AM

Alas good friends, I have no skin art. It is not without the access to fine talent as both my nieces and my step-daughter are all registered, and active "ink-lings". I am like IGOR in the mad scientist lab, DR. Frankenstein must bring these things to life.

**Jock Scot** · 4th October 14, 03:48 AM

Yes, they can stick out a tad at the bottom(better by far, than too much sticking out at the top). It happens, but I would not loose any sleep over it, if I were you.