It is illegal to Examples of good reasons to carry a knife or weapon in public can include:. Without prejudice to the generality of subsection 4 above, it shall be a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that he had the article with him— a for use at work; b for religious reasons; or c as part of any national costume.
Being someone that wears a kilt every day, and also the sgian duhb, I've found the I've been asked to let a few look at it, and its been promptly returned after them having had a look.
The only time I'm asked to surrender it is when I'm entering a secure area, eg Courts, Scottish Parliament, Houses of Parliament and the like. In all cases it's been returned to me as I'm leaving. The only thing to remember, if you are carrying a live blade and become engaged in an altercation it can be claimed you made a threat with the weapon, at that point without very good evidence to the contrary, it's likely to be taken from you.
And that is based on an incident where somebody collieded with my car, while we were arguing who was wrong the other person started getting aggressive, I took my sgian duhb and locked it in my glove box before facing him down.
He saw what I had done and called the police to say I threatened him with a knife. Fortunately for me, 3 people had observed the incident. When the police arrived I admitted I had a sgian dhub, I said as the guy was getting aggressive I had locked it away in the locking glove box and also locked the car so I could not possibly be involved in any violence while carrying a bladed weapon. The police were ready to confiscate the sgian duhb when the witnesses stepped in and confirmed what I had said.
The idiot eventually admitted that I had not threatened him and had locked the knife away because he was getting aggressive towards me. As a side note, his insurance company didn't argue the case and paid out in full saying that as he had made a false claim to the police under caution, they couldn't believe his version of the accident, and if it went to court he would have lost.
I also have the relevant web page saved to my mobile phone, and a small laminated card with the specific law quoted on it just in case I meet some officer who does not know the relevant passage 3 in over 20 years.
That being said, a police officer passing might not be familiar with the law at the scene, but after speaking with the station, should know that it's fine expect an initial reaction of "umm naughty". Sign up to join this community. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top. Only the hilt handle sticks up visibly from the top of your hose. The blade, inside its safety sheaf, is down inside the stocking. If your Sgian Dubh has a functional blade see below it's fine to use it any time it might be useful, such as cutting bread and cheese, fruit or meat.
They're great for peeling oranges! A proper Sgian Dubh made in Scotland almost always has a good carbon steel blade that can actually be sharpened. But beware imported copycat versions sold by high street tourist shops and less reputable internet retailers may be of cheaper materials that are less functional or more breakable and therefore less safe. If you are concerned about safety e. This looks superficially similar from the handle upwards, but will generally come with a plastic blade.
We recommend that you pack your Sgian Dubh as checked baggage in the hold when flying in an airplane or send it ahead or you will most likely not have it after your journey. Airline regulations are clear and airport security typically doesn't recognise customary dress as a reason to let you carry your Sgian Dubh in hand luggage when travelling on a plane.
In the UK it is lawful to carry a knife in public only with "good reason". In most circumstances the police would interpret wanting to wear a Sgian Dubh as part of a highland dress outfit as good reason, especially in Scotland, and especially travelling to or from an appropriate event. But check with local laws or event organisers before ordering a Sgian Dubh to wear socially, and perhaps make special arrangements to avoid misunderstandings.
The Sgian Dubh is generally worn only with a full highlandwear outfit. But of course it's your choice exactly how that's interpreted.
It's a part of traditional Scottish dress, but like modern dress there are infinite ways to create a traditional outfit. The words Sgian Dubh directly translated from Gaelic means black dubh dagger sgian. Traditionally a sgian dubh would have been the everyday knife that was small enough to be carried in a pocket or sporran. It was used for all manner of things like cutting rope, food or material but it was also used for protection. Unlike a dirk which was a long bladed knife worn on the belt, a sgian dubh could be retained for protection in clothing or under an armpit when visiting places where weapons may not have been allowed.
Wearing a sgian dubh openly became more customary as a sign of trust and hence the reason it is now placed in the sock as part of a traditional highland wear outfit. Historically a sgian dubh would have been placed in the top of the sock of a highlanders dominant side.
This would usually be the right sock for right handed people and the left sock for left handed people. Although a sgian dubh is purely ornamental today, the same rule applies for placement when wearing a kilt outfit.
There are three main elements of a sgian dubh which are the handle, the sheath and the blade. Handles come in a variety of options and materials. There are plastic handles, wood handles as well as fallen stag horn handles. These handles can be ornate with celtic patterns or plain and there is also the option to have a handle with a stone or pewter top. The handle of the sgian dubh is the only part that is visible above the sock line which is why there are so many different options and designs.
The sheath can also be available with a pattern or design but this is less important as this is hidden under the sock when worn.
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