Scottish Sgian Dubh

Sgian Dubh

Sgian Dubh (pronounced "skee(a)n doo") is a ceremonial dagger (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of the modern Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt. It is worn tucked into the hose with only the pommel visible. The name comes from the Gaelic meaning "black knife", where "black" may refer to the usual colour of the handle of the knife. It is also suggested that "black" means secret, or hidden, as in the word blackmail. This Generation 2/Legacy Arms version is based on the stories and theories surrounding the knife's origin and the meaning of "Dubh" in Gaelic.

Generation 2/Legacy Arms has made one that is simple in design and fits perfectly in your hose (or sock). The handle is made from an Iron Wood and features a tempered blade with a full tang peened at the top of the handle. A wood sheath wrapped in leather is included.

Sgian Dubh Features

Full tang construction
High carbon blade
Scabbard included

Overall: 6.625"
Blade Length: 3.375"
Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz

Legacy Arms generation 2 are distributed by Hanwei.

Sgian dubh
Scottish Sgian-dubh is a small, single-edged knife (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt. Originally used for eating and preparing fruit, meat, and cutting bread and cheese - as well as serving for other more general day to day uses such as cutting material and protection, it is now worn as part of traditional Scottish dress tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. The sgian-dubh is normally worn on the right leg, but can also be worn on the left, depending on whether the wearer is right or left-handed.

Legacy Arms generation 2 are distributed by Hanwei.