Dress Sgian Don't

[James MacMillan]

You just might not find good quality in something that is, after all, a Fake. Why would anybody want a good quality (expensive?) item that has no function, anyway?

In your case, I think Jaime has the right idea! That didn't come out right. It sounds like I don't agree with Jaime....but I do.

[Chef]

You just might not find good quality in something that is, after all, a Fake. Why would anybody want a good quality (expensive?) item that has no function, anyway?

10 years ago I would have agreed with you. However, in this day where even a sgian dubh is unwelcome I think there might be a market for it. To counter your question, if my only choice is a "fake", why would I want to wear a piece of plastic with a $2000 outfit. Right now I leave the sgian dubh at home if I think it will be unwelcome, but I would gladly wear a quality "fake" if one was available for those occasions.

As for the function many sgain dubhs have useless blades anyway and how often does someone actually use a dress one. So why not a quality fake one?

Why would anybody want a good quality (expensive?) item that has no function, anyway?

I think many of the accessories worn with a formal kilt outfit already fall under that heading, but we still wear them.