Originally Posted by
Jock Scot
Bearing in mind a recent thread, I assume if a civilian was left handed, it would be acceptable to carry his dirk just on the left of the sporran?
I'm tempted to think otherwise. In combat, the dirk might be used to fend off an opponent's sword with your left hand while attacking with the sword in your right. The dirk would be easier to draw in the left if it were worn to the right of the sporran.
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