Where not to wear a sgian dubh

[ardchoille]

Agree whole heartedly on the first two. Seems though a rough neighborhood after dark would be on the top of the list of places to be prepared, no?

Speaking as someone who has served in law enforcement, the sgian dubh can easily be considered a deadly weapon - and is considered such in Seattle. Self defense can be tricky, using a deadly weapon to repel a "non-deadly force" threat can get one into trouble. Some would prefer to suffer broken bones rather than jump the gun and use deadly force when it wasn't necessary - prison time heals slower than broken bones. A law enforcement officer who knows what a sgian dubh is can lawfully walk up to you and ask to see it (probably cause), and Seattle that would result in an arrest.

So, I feel it's best to think about certain situations when carrying a sgian dubh.

[kiltimabar]

Self defense can be tricky, using a deadly weapon to repel a "non-deadly force" threat can get one into trouble. Some would prefer to suffer broken bones rather than jump the gun and use deadly force when it wasn't necessary - prison time heals slower than broken bones. A law enforcement officer who knows what a sgian dubh is can lawfully walk up to you and ask to see it (probably cause), and Seattle that would result in an arrest.

So, I feel it's best to think about certain situations when carrying a sgian dubh.

Oh, well, if it's only going to be a few broken bones, who wouldn't give a thug the go-ahead. I mean, it's not like he's actually going to HURT you, or might get carried away and do some REAL damage.

If I thought about such situations, I wouldn't just not carry a sgian dubh, I wouldn't go.

[Jack Daw]

Oh, well, if it's only going to be a few broken bones, who wouldn't give a thug the go-ahead. I mean, it's not like he's actually going to HURT you, or might get carried away and do some REAL damage.

If I thought about such situations, I wouldn't just not carry a sgian dubh, I wouldn't go.

You can die from a broken bone if the marrow gets into the bloodstream.

[kiltimabar]

You can die from a broken bone if the marrow gets into the bloodstream.

If you point that out to the thug, I'm sure he'll take great care that won't happen. But don't use your sgian dubh--you might get arrested as well as injured.

[Panache]

Speaking for myself (Mod Hat Off)

When not to wear a sgian dubh?

When common sense suggests that it be left at home, or replaced with a "sgian don't".

It isn't so much a question of a sgian dubh in particular, as simply asking yourself should a fixed blade knife be worn openly in/at/with this situation, place, time, and company?

A little common sense goes a long way

Cheers

Jamie