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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Daw View Post
    Sgians dhu have blades less than 6" long and are legal. You can carry a dirk in scabbard at Ren Fests and at formal dinners/occasions, but I wouldn't attempt to wear a dirk into a pub or restaurant.
    Are Sgians dhu sharp on both sides? If so, wouldn't they fall under the "dagger" description even with a short blade length?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kent Frazier View Post
    Are Sgians dhu sharp on both sides? If so, wouldn't they fall under the "dagger" description even with a short blade length?
    Most commercial Sgians don't even come with an edge on them these days. I've never seen one with two sharpened edges.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kent Frazier View Post
    Are Sgians dhu sharp on both sides? If so, wouldn't they fall under the "dagger" description even with a short blade length?
    The three I have only have a single edge.

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