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    Sgain Dubh question?

    What is the normal over all length of a sgain dubh?

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    About 6-7 inches.
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    Thanks, i was looking at some "alternative" ones, ie the short Ka-Bar, which is about 9", so i guess that would be a little long...

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    I think Riverkilt has a mini K-bar that he uses for a sgian dubh.
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    Well maybe it would work then. any other comments about using one of these knives as a dubh? Riverkilt, suggestions?

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    Might combine a short ka-bar (as a dubh) and a regular one ( as a dirk). Now I need to get a US Army tartan kilt. and maybe hit the lottery...

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