LOL, exactly. Which is why I'm inclined to think-- unless you get a cop who's having a really bad day-- that a sgian dubh is more likely to be "overlooked," or perhaps I should say "disregarded," as an obvious dress ornament than considered even in the same class as a pocket knife-- you can probably convince them "oh it's for tradition, it's just a part of the outfit" blah blah blah than to think of it as a knife/weapon (or at least I'd sure as hell try). Especially at some sort of Highland event where a LOT of people have one. (Or, maybe I'm the only one carrying a "live" blade at the Highland Games! Doubt it, though.)
Here's tae us - / Wha's like us - / Damn few - / And they're a' deid - /
Mair's the pity!
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