returning a sgian dubh to hose?

**azwildcat96** · 29th January 10, 04:59 PM

Just curious... As a strictly ornamental feature to kilt attire, is there any reason to remove and replace a sgian dubh (blade without sheath) frequently enough to be a problem? Unless you have a very nice one (maybe a damascus steel blade, or some sort of engraving) and enjoy sharing it with others? I understand that many are sold with a dull blade, making it useless for cutting anything.

**Kilted Rogue** · 29th January 10, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by azwildcat96

Just curious... As a strictly ornamental feature to kilt attire, is there any reason to remove and replace a sgian dubh (blade without sheath) frequently enough to be a problem? Unless you have a very nice one (maybe a damascus steel blade, or some sort of engraving) and enjoy sharing it with others? I understand that many are sold with a dull blade, making it useless for cutting anything.

If i am carrying a knife no matter where if resides. it will be sharp and functional.

**David Dubh** · 29th January 10, 07:17 PM

I wish that I had come accross these answers a few years ago, I managed to put my sgianthrough my hose on it's way to the sheath

. Fortunately the hole was easy to repair and you can't see it in the fold.
I now agree with Jock and basically fish the sheath out and replace in the hose

**Tartan Hiker** · 29th January 10, 08:46 PM

If I were to find myself in fear of my life and had to draw my sgian in anger, it would slip easily from the sheath, which would remain in my sock. In such a situation I wouldn't really be too concerned about getting it back in.

If I remove my sgian to show a friend the blade, or to utilize the blade for cutting a stubborn piece of steak, I slip my fingers down into the sock, grasp the sheath, remove the still-sheathed knife, use it, then reverse the process. I don't like the image of whipping a bare blade from my sock in polite company.

Like others, I never carry a knife unless it is honed and stropped to a fine edge.

**CDNSushi** · 29th January 10, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by azwildcat96

Just curious... As a strictly ornamental feature to kilt attire, is there any reason to remove and replace a sgian dubh (blade without sheath) frequently enough to be a problem? Unless you have a very nice one (maybe a damascus steel blade, or some sort of engraving) and enjoy sharing it with others? I understand that many are sold with a dull blade, making it useless for cutting anything.

This.

And if it really is so nice that I wish to show it to others, I'd probably show it with the sheath as well and remove both and replace both.