That is what is claimed about this particular model, but I've never been able to find any concrete documentation for this type of sgain dubh being used by the Highland Regiments of the British Army. Until I see documentation, I'm leary of the claim -- I am a Missourian, after all, so you've got to "show-me"!
I have a book with a picture of the original
when I get home from work tonight I'll try to photograph the page
and post it along with the information on the knife.
I think that this sgain dubh was a private purchase not regiment issue
I'm an 18th century guy born into the 20th century and have been dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing"
I have a book with a picture of the original
when I get home from work tonight I'll try to photograph the page
and post it along with the information on the knife.
I think that this sgain dubh was a private purchase not regiment issue
Great! I'd love to see it! I only wish companies would provide the documentation as well. Being a librarian, a history teacher and a living historian with the NPS, I like documentation!
I'd still want to be pulling against the back of the blade, not the edge. Eventually the blade could cut through the sheath, and if there's rivets, damage the edge.
An uair a théid an gobhainn air bhathal 'se is feàrr a bhi réidh ris.
(When the smith gets wildly excited, 'tis best to agree with him.)
Originally Posted by Iolaus
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