A few few of my band mates have either the handle or full knife tattooed on for that same reason. I'd never thought of it prior, but now when I see someone with that tattoo wearing shorts, I often ask "piper, drummer, or color guard?" and usually it is one.

Rob

Quote Originally Posted by Luke MacGillie View Post
I know at least one piper who has a Skene dubh handle tattooed on their leg, so that even if they forget, or are prohibited from having a blade, one is there.