It is actually quite a bit longer than I'm used to, and the blade is double edged. I don't know the significance in relation to name but all of my Sgian Dubhs (including the older family ones I've inherited) have been single edge. I'm not sure why they call it a Biodag; I grew up in Caithness and have never heard that name used until now. It's a brilliant blade nonetheless and I highly recommend picking one up (or two) from the "Specials" page on the Tartan Museum website!
Very nice! I admired the biodag a couple of summers back when I was at the STM in Franklin. Unfortunately, the double-edge is forbidden for carry in Texas, so it's out for me. I hope you'll enjoy yours!
From what the maker told me the name Biodag means two edged, just as sgian dubh means black knife. As he knows more Gaelic than I do I have taken his word for it.
I have looked at those several times but in every place I know, double edged knives are against the law. Did you file one side down?
Thanks very much (pictures fall a bit short of doing the ramhorn justice)! Luckily here in California the laws are geared more towards weapon concealment so as long as it remains completely visible you're okay.
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Thanks very much (pictures fall a bit short of doing the ramhorn justice)! Luckily here in California the laws are geared more towards weapon concealment so as long as it remains completely visible you're okay.
I'll 'aye' that. Yes. California has some very strange laws regarding blades (mentioned only as this does pertain to the carrying of all blades, including Highland wear). I'm not certain (but it's highly doubtul) if special consideration is given for cultural dress here in California. Always be mindful when out and about with your sgian dubh or (if you mist wear one) your dirk.
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