I've always thought of the sgian dubh as more of a fashion accessory in these modern times we live in. I know I've rarely had the need to use a knife in my everyday life. However, this weekend, at the Chicago Scottish Highland Games, I had the opportunity to use my sgian dubh.

As a buddy of mine and I were contemplating what to do with the last Scotch Egg we had, and I suggested that we split it, and the question of "how" came up. All of a sudden, I realized that I had a knife on me. I pulled out the sgian dubh, split the egg, and thought, "Wow, I'm glad I had that on me."

It's true! It's not just a fashion accessory!