Sgian Dubh

**Nick** · 18th January 06, 09:59 AM

A bladesmith friend of mine has made sgean dhus that are smaller than the average, so they're short enough to be legal in places where length is the only consideration. I'm thinking of making my own, but I'm also going to make a good wooden safety sgean, because I've already been called once on wearing a real one.

**Oswulf** · 19th January 06, 12:28 PM

Damn, I'm glad I live in Idaho, wouldn't even think to worry about the legality of packing a sgian dubh in my sock here, or a foot long dirk hanging off my belt. What I've been trying to find is a good thigh holster that will let me conceal a .45 auto (I'm licenced) under my kilt. The nature of the beast makes it difficult to pack on my hip or back as I'm used to doing with trousers.

Oswulf

**Rab Gordon** · 19th January 06, 12:52 PM

Sporran holster ?

Don't suppose your .45 has the 1911 style and size of grips ?

Rab

Originally Posted by Oswulf

Damn, I'm glad I live in Idaho, wouldn't even think to worry about the legality of packing a sgian dubh in my sock here, or a foot long dirk hanging off my belt. What I've been trying to find is a good thigh holster that will let me conceal a .45 auto (I'm licenced) under my kilt. The nature of the beast makes it difficult to pack on my hip or back as I'm used to doing with trousers.

Oswulf

**GlassMan** · 19th January 06, 02:13 PM

There's always that new sporran over at Stillwater with the hidden pouch for a pistol!

**Mike S** · 19th January 06, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by Rab Gordon

Sporran holster ?

Don't suppose your .45 has the 1911 style and size of grips ?

Rab

As a conceal and carry licensed gun owner myself (and proponent of the 1911), I will say that that is one heavy and large framed gun to attempt to stick in a Sporran, even the compact framed versions. I can see secreting a small, synthetic framed sub-compact like a Kel-Tec etc. and would opt for a similar alternative.

**Iolaus** · 20th January 06, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Mike S

As a conceal and carry licensed gun owner myself (and proponent of the 1911), I will say that that is one heavy and large framed gun to attempt to stick in a Sporran, even the compact framed versions. I can see secreting a small, synthetic framed sub-compact like a Kel-Tec etc. and would opt for a similar alternative.

We're a bit off-topic now, but what the heck...

It depends on the sporran. I've got a Kimber Ultra CDP II (the sub-compact model) that has the Chip McCormick slim-line grips and Pearce finger grooves added. It looks like this, but with thinner grip panels. I think it would carry better in that new SWK sporran than the Walther they show it with - it's ½" shorter on the grip and ¼" shorter in length.

Of course, for accessabilty in a more standard type of sporran, any gun is going to have to be fitted into the top of the "puzzle peices" and will show any time you retrieve your wallet or phone, thereby ruining the "concealed" aspect.

..and in a Freelander it'll just drop to the bottom of the bag and get buried!

**Oswulf** · 20th January 06, 02:09 PM

Kinda like the look of that SWK cargo sporran. Their store doesn't list it though, do you know if it's something they still stock?

Seems I did kinda throw a wrench in this sgian dubh thread didn't I?

Oswulf

**Southern Breeze** · 20th January 06, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Oswulf

Kinda like the look of that SWK cargo sporran. Their store doesn't list it though, do you know if it's something they still stock?

Seems I did kinda throw a wrench in this sgian dubh thread didn't I?

Oswulf

It's not available yet. See this- http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=15137

**Rab Gordon** · 21st January 06, 04:41 AM

Now there's an idea

A Sgian Dubh with a small adjustable wrench instead of the blade could be quite useful in some professions - or am I just getting carried away now ?
:smile:

Rab

Originally Posted by Oswulf

Seems I did kinda throw a wrench in this sgian dubh thread didn't I?
Oswulf

**Oswulf** · 19th January 06, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Rab Gordon

Sporran holster ?

Don't suppose your .45 has the 1911 style and size of grips ?

Rab

Yep. full size 1911A1, that's my favorite carry gun although I do have some smaller ones that would work in a sporran if necessary. I just don't like the extra weight floppin' around down there. Some of the tactical thigh holsters look like they may do the trick, just haven't gotten around to spending the money to try them out yet. I'll come up with something eventually that works and hopefully comfortable. Idaho is an open carry state so I could always pack it in a holster hanging off my belt, but even here there are places where the gun will get more stares and comments than the kilt.

Oswulf