Question About Dirks

[GlassMan]

...more cutlery, more belts to HOLD the cutlery...by the time you're fully outfitted you're going to be carrying another fifty pounds of steel and leather...

...I did like your original comment about not being too concerned about the quality of the dirk because the "audience" will be far enough away that they won't be able to see the difference. Back in my theatre days when we were up till four in the morning trying to finish painting scenery we'd always throw down the brushes and yell, "...oh, from forty feet away who's going to see the difference?"

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AA

As is commonly said in Washington DC - "It's good enough for government work!"

[Macman]

Glassman, I got a dirk that is maybe similar in quality to yours for my wedding three years ago. Like you say, nobody can see the quality from a distance. I wore it on the right hand side, but sort of to the front, with a dirk belt and a PC with no waistcoat. I haven't worn it since! I think however you choose to wear it will be fine; you always look very well dressed.

[GlassMan]

GlassMan,

I have no idea which side a dirk should be worn on.
Where did you get the dirk and how much did it cost?

It was the cheap model from BudK at $24.99.



http://budk.com/product.asp?pn=MC2086&bhcd2=1142446924

I was actually surprised when it arrived at how sharp the blade actually was. For my purposes it'll do fine.

[jfellrath]

Just carry it between your teeth and growl at anyone who asks about it.

[Panache]

Just carry it between your teeth and growl at anyone who asks about it.

Arrrrrrr me hearties, heed the advice of Captain Gow the Scottish pirate!

[Tullibardine]

The dirk should ALWAYS be worn on the right; position can be anywhere from a few inches to the right of the sporran to around on the right flank. In the 18th century, it was often worn directly in front, sometimes in lieu of a sporran, otherwise right next to it, so it could be drawn by the left hand.

It is also always correct to wear a dirk with evening dress; never with modern day dress. As far as sharpness is concerned, remember that in many communities the wearing of a dirk is illegal if not borderline, no matter how hard you argue about 'national dress' or 'national costume;' a dull blade will earn more points with the rozzers.

[KiltedKnight]

As is commonly said in Washington DC - "It's good enough for government work!"

Or another good one is "Can't see it from my house".

Chris.

[Iolaus]

Aww, just lose the little knives and stuff it down your sock - call it a large skean dubh.

[Kilted KT]

Aww, just lose the little knives and stuff it down your sock - call it a large skean dubh.

...and the broadsword goes on (or near) the apron...."just a big kilt pin"

[Woodsheal]

It is also always correct to wear a dirk with evening dress; never with modern day dress.

Where does it say that? The dirk, before it became a debased, bejeweled monstrosity, was a working knife - for fighting as well as slicing off a hunk of beef! I would think it would be very appropriate for "day wear"....