Sgian Dubh

The sgian-dubh often Anglicised as skean dhu English, a small, singled-edged knife (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt. It is worn tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. The sgian-dubh is normally worn on the right leg, but can also be worn on the left, depending on whether the wearer is right or left-handed. Meaning Black (dubh) Dagger or Knife (sgian), since the handle was usually carved of black bog oak.The knife was often carried under the armpit,hidden from view, another meaning for the name black These beautiful daggers are made by some of Scotland's finest craftsmen.