Engineering:Sgian dubh
A sgian dubh (/ˌskiːən ˈduː/ skee-ən-DOO; gd) is a small, single-edged knife worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. It is worn tucked into the top of the kilt hose with the hilt visible.
Etymology and spelling
Sgian-dubh in Scottish Gaelic means "black knife", from sgian ('knife') and dubh ('black'). The name is derived from the colour of the hilt, usually made of bog-oak.[1] Other spellings are found in English, including skean dhu[2] and skene dhu.[3]
Origins
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The sgian dubh has been described as originally a dagger that could be concealed under the armpit.[4] It has also been stated that it emerged as part of the revival of highland dress in the early 19th century.[1]
Legality
In Scotland, England and Wales, carrying an offensive weapon is illegal, but can be permitted as part of wearing national costume.[5][6][7]Template:Psi Carrying a sgian dubh has sometimes been banned in Britain; for example, they were banned from a school dance in Scotland,[8] and initially banned for the 2014 celebration of the Battle of Bannockburn.[9]
When travelling by air with a sgian dubh, it is prohibited in some countries from having it in the cabin, but it is allowed in checked baggage.[10][11]Template:Psi
Piper Jeff McCarthy was fined CA$221 on 2 November 2016 for wearing a sgian dubh in his kilt hose while performing in Montreal, Canada.[12] McCarthy contested the fine, which was cancelled, and his knife was returned.[13]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Blair, Claude (1962). European & American Arms, c. 1100–1850. Virginia: B. T. Batsfords. pp. 15–17. ISBN 978-0-8048-1684-7.
- ↑ "Skene dhu". https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skean%20dhu.
- ↑ "skene1" Oxford English Dictionary. 2nd edition, 1989. [1] (subscription required).
- ↑ Grancsay, Stephen Vincent (1991). Arms & Armor: Essays From the Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin 1920–1964. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art. pp. 82–83. ISBN 978-0-87099-338-1.
- ↑ "Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995". legislation.gov.uk. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/39/part/VI/crossheading/offensive-weapons.
- ↑ "Criminal Justice Act 1988". legislation.gov.uk. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/33/contents.
- ↑ "Offensive Weapons Act 1996". legislation.gov.uk. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/26/contents.
- ↑ "Top private school bans sgian-dubhs ahead of Christmas dance". The Scotsman. 26 November 2006. https://www.scotsman.com/education/top-private-school-bans-sgian-dubhs-ahead-of-christmas-dance-1-1417293.
- ↑ Moffet, Rodger (30 August 2013). "No More 'Sgian Dont!' Its Sgian Dubh at Bannockburn!". http://www.clans2014.com/no-more-sgian-dont-its-sgian-dubh-at-bannockburn/..
- ↑ "Travelling with culturally or religiously significant items". https://www.aviation.govt.nz/passenger-information/travelling-with-culturally-or-religiously-significant-items/.
- ↑ "Can I carry sharp-edged religious/cultural regalia/accessories (e.g. Kirpans, Sgian Dhub or Dirks) on my person or in my hand baggage?". Edinburgh Airport. https://www.edinburghairport.com/help/faqs.
- ↑ "Montreal bagpiper to contest ticket for carrying ceremonial knife". Montreal Gazette. 19 November 2016. https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/montreal-bagpiper-to-contest-ticket-for-carrying-ceremonial-knife.
- ↑ "Ticketed Montreal bagpiper to get ceremonial knife back, have case dropped". Montreal Gazette. 19 May 2018. https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/ticketed-montreal-bagpiper-to-get-ceremonial-knife-back-have-case-dropped.
- [2]Labhran photographic archive of vintage and antique Scottish sgian dubh
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