Run in with Toronto's finest

**Kerr the Walker** · 27th August 08, 05:27 AM

Made a whirlwind trip to Toronto, ON this past weekend for this year's installment of a Red Sox pilgrimage myself and some friends make. We hit a different city every year to watch a game. But I digress....

Went to the Saturday game kilted, and as I'm not familiar with Toronto's rules on fixed blades, I left the sgian dubh state-side and had my sgian don't tucked neatly in my hose. While waiting in line to get in to the Rogers Centre, a member of the Toronto PD tapped me on the shoulder, pulled me aside out of earshot of everyone else in line and politely asked:

"How long's the blade you got in your sock there son?"

I pulled out the sgian don't and replied with a smile: "Actually sir, it's a bottle opener."

He laughed, said "thanks, enjoy the game."

Personally I was impressed he knew what to look for.

As a side note, it was my first trip to Toronto, and I must say I am impressed. City was easy to get around in, and the people were exceedingly nice.

**Mipi** · 27th August 08, 05:57 AM

Good point to wear sgian don't, would say.

**Tommy Hunt** · 27th August 08, 06:03 AM

I lived in TO for about 30 years and yeah the people are real nice. Very considerate. Ottawa even more so. Glad your experience was a good one.

**george7** · 27th August 08, 06:27 AM

My rule of thumb is no blades in airports, stadiums, and highschools. This could be a new thread. "where not to wear a blade"

**auld argonian** · 27th August 08, 06:34 AM

Actually, I had an older security guard (probably ex-cop) at US Cell Field pass me through and then call me back to ask if I had "one a doze knifes in yer sock". I showed the side of my sock and told him that I never wore one around town...asking for trouble. He laughed and told me that I was probably right.

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