From Historical Recreations:
Scottish Sgian Dubh or Black Knife

The Picture below shows how it is flat on the backside of the knife so that it fits against your leg when worn in your wool hose with your kilt.
The Sgian Dubh (pronounced "skee(a)n doo", is a ceremonial dagger (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of the modern Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt. It is worn tucked into the hose with only the pommel visible. The name comes from the Gaelic meaning "black knife", where "black" may refer to the usual colour of the handle of the knife. It is also suggested that "black" means secret, or hidden, as in the word blackmail. This is based on the stories and theories surrounding the knife's origin and the meaning of "Dubh" in Gaelic. Now Generation 2 has made one that is simple in design and fits perfectly in your hose (or sock). The handle is made from an Iron Wood and features a tempered blade with a full tang peened at the top of the handle. A wood sheath wrapped in leather is included. Specifications: Blade Length: 3.375" Overall: 6.625" Weight: 2 lbs. 8 oz.
IP-006-2 Scottish Sgian Dubh	$20.00

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Note .. The construction of this sword makes it suitable for Steel-to-Steel.
Also Note..This sword (and or dagger) comes very sharp.
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