Wearing a basket hilt.?.

[Dale Seago]

A Sgian dubh is justifiable on the grounds of utility and tradition, dirks and swords are made and designed for one purpose only - killing people.

Dirks and swords are simply part of an older Scottish tradition than the sgian dubh, and they were quite utilitarian and fit for their intended purpose back in the day. Just be thankful we don't borrow things from TOO far back in Gaelic culture and go head-hunting.

As for dirks and swords being "designed for one purpose only" (insert
Seinfeld quote: "Not that there's anything wrong with that!"). . .Where the sword is concerned, yes. The dirk, however, while certainly a weapon (one on which binding oaths were traditionally sworn, no less), was also a utilitarian tool. There are accounts of clansmen using them in the salmon fisheries, for example. (EDIT: On the fish, not on each other.)

[Harold Cannon]

I really dont see the big deal! I personally wouldn't wear one but thats me. The only case in wich I would wear one is for one of those old time pictures you see of all the highland chiefs. Which I plan on doing at some point. Then it goes right back on the wall.