Scottish Sgian Dubh - Thistle

This scottish sgian dubh (skian dubh) is of the finest quality. stainless steel blade. pewter fittings. brand new. It comes in a nice box. It is 7.5″ long. You can see our full selection of motifs in these pictures but if you buy this listing you will receive the Thistle motif. You can choose between the blue or red faux stone on top (if you dont choose the colour we will choose one for you).

The name comes from the Gaelic sgian dubh meaning “black knife”, where “black” may refer to the usual color of the handle of the knife. It is also suggested that “black” means secret, or hidden. This is based on the stories associated with the Highland custom of depositing weapons at the entrance to a house prior to entering as a guest. Despite this practice, a small twin edged-dagger, (‘Mattucashlass’), concealed under the armpit, combined with a smaller knife, (‘Sgian dubh’), concealed in the hose or boot, would offer an element of defence or of surprise if employed in attack.

Age-restricted item — 18+ only. This is a bladed article. Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (s141A) and the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 it is an offence to sell or deliver it to anyone under 18. We will not do so.

How we verify:

• Age and identity are verified at checkout via our age-verification provider (OneID). Orders that fail verification are cancelled and refunded.
• The parcel is dispatched on an age-restricted courier service and is age-checked on delivery. ID is required at handover, the item is delivered only to the buyer, and it is not left unattended, with a neighbour, or in a locker/safe place.

This blade is sold as a collector's / display item. Carrying a bladed article in a public place without good reason is a criminal offence. Buy responsibly.