Socks and a sgian Dubh.

[T-Bone]

Like cutting off your balmoral ribbons, no one is likely to ever notice.

HA HA HA...I just lopped mine off a couple of days ago. As I was doing it, I wondered if anyone would notice. I guess not.


Back on topic...With a UK, I would wear some nice wool hiking socks with 8-10" high boots. I have done this with my DIY UK in the Indiana (10-20F) winter without too much trouble keeping warm.

As for the sgian under $40. Good luck. As has been said before, I would up the price you are willing to spend to get something of quality and usefulness. Personally, I do not wear one when casually kilted, but I hate digging my pocketknife out of the sporran. The neck knife fits the bill perfectly. I have also had my eye on the Izula.

T

[wildrover]

HA HA HA...I just lopped mine off a couple of days ago. As I was doing it, I wondered if anyone would notice. I guess not.

I wonder if anyone would notice if I lopped the poofball off my glengarry.

Hmmmmmm.


25$ ain't bad for that little toadsticker, even if it is made in China as I suspect. Considering it's going to be used for "pocketknife stuff"...opening the mail, cutting food, paring fingernails, whittling wood for one reason or another, prying things, and generally being abused, 25$ is a deal and who cares how well it keeps an edge...if it goes out, resharpen, it was only 25 bucks.

[Geoff Withnell]

I wonder if anyone would notice if I lopped the poofball off my glengarry.

Hmmmmmm.


25$ ain't bad for that little toadsticker, even if it is made in China as I suspect. Considering it's going to be used for "pocketknife stuff"...opening the mail, cutting food, paring fingernails, whittling wood for one reason or another, prying things, and generally being abused, 25$ is a deal and who cares how well it keeps an edge...if it goes out, resharpen, it was only 25 bucks.

I'm not sure where it's manufactured, but the blade is A8 Japanese steel, and holds a VERY sharp edge quite well.

Geoff Withnell

[greenfordranger]

Send Taygrd a PM here on XMTS if you're looking for a quality sgian dubh But forget about the $40, he's very reasonable but he's not going to give his work away I'm sure you would be very happy if you decided to go w/him! Good Luck

[wildrover]

I'm not sure where it's manufactured, but the blade is A8 Japanese steel, and holds a VERY sharp edge quite well.

Geoff Withnell

If it says it's Japanese steel, then it should be Japanese steel...think I might just order up. Looks like a handy pocket knife for the right price.

Did you then use the pencil to write down your phone number fore her because she was blown away at how manly you are?

x2.

No, no I did not. I really should of though.

What were you thinking ...

Sit next to her again, ask if she needs a pencil sharpener. Then ask her out .

Oh, and that dillhole that's giving you grief about your UK, your pocketknife, and who knows what else...get the number, let the girl hold your knife for a sec, hold the number up in front of him, say "how bout them apples", then while he's looking at the number, punch him right in the face. YMMV.

Hooray for Texas. Wish Colorado were similar...more of you guys need move here, it offsets the Californication.

[lethearen]

1. Two inexpensive options for hose... go on ebay and do a search for kilt hose, you'll find some wool/synthetic blend hose for 10$ or less in several colours. They keep you warm when it's cool, and breathe well when it's warm to keep you cool. You can also scrunch them down or pull them up to suit your style or the weather. My clime is similar to yours, and those hose suit me year round. You can also go to Sock Dream and search for "kilt"... you'll find some cotton hose for 8$ that work pretty well. Not as warm as the wool blend in the winter, though.

2. Ditch the sgian; ya don't need it. If you just really need a knife, carry a small one in your sporran or your UK pockets.

[Mindrop]

Honestly, I mostly freeze in class. I sit thee for an hour in a cold room, yeah. Okay, well I need another pair of socks anyway, all of the suggestions are great.

And I do carry a 3 1/2 blade in my pocket. Still would love a sgian Dubh, but I think it is a good idea to wait and get a good sgian dubh. I had been looking at one that was 35 by Sports Kilt.



http://www.sportkilt.com/product/190...ven-Steel.html

Thanks again for all your help.

[Ryan Ross]

Personally, if you're wearing a utilikilt, I agree that proper kilt hose would look odd. That said, if you're not wearing proper kilt hose, I think a sgian dubh would look odd.

All of my kilts are of a traditional style and material, and I always wear kilt hose (save in the very hottest of weather). On top of that, I have a couple of pretty good sgians dubh. To add to that, the airport and government buildings are the only places I go without a good knife on my person. Even in the face of all that, I rarely wear a sgian dubh. I prefer a folder, most times, and when I do wear a sgian, I usually still carry my folder.

For what it's worth, try not to fall into the sgian dubh hype.

[Geoff Withnell]

Personally, if you're wearing a utilikilt, I agree that proper kilt hose would look odd. That said, if you're not wearing proper kilt hose, I think a sgian dubh would look odd.

All of my kilts are of a traditional style and material, and I always wear kilt hose (save in the very hottest of weather). On top of that, I have a couple of pretty good sgians dubh. To add to that, the airport and government buildings are the only places I go without a good knife on my person. Even in the face of all that, I rarely wear a sgian dubh. I prefer a folder, most times, and when I do wear a sgian, I usually still carry my folder.

For what it's worth, try not to fall into the sgian dubh hype.

Hmmm. I guess we disagree. I wear kilt hose most of the time with either tartan, solid, or contemporary kilts. Do not have a utilikilt, but my Flamingo and Camo Sportkilts look just fine with kilt hose, and a sgian. I also always carry a knife wear legally allowed to. Might also carry my folder when kilted, but it depends on the pocket situation that day.

Geoff Withnell

[Taygrd]

Try sock-dreams.com. I would seriously consider NOT wearing a knife to class. Weapons are forbidden(i.e. illegal) on most campuses. 4 1/2" is the legal limit in Texas, however some LE would consider the sgian to be a concealed weapon in the hose. Depends on the attitude of the wearer a majority of the time. Just some friendly advice.