Feb. 1, 2006, 3:24 p.m. (Message 44017, in reply to message 44011)
There is a historical precedent for the bladeless sgian dubh. In the Victorian and Edwardian eras they made bladeless dirks and sgian dubhs for boys to wear with their Highland attire. Some had wooden blades while some were simply one piece, handle and sheath. The current bladeless variety are called "safety" sgian dubhs. These safety sgian dubhs are certainly interesting present day social commentary. Tom Mungall Baton Rouge, La, USA