Why???????

[Ishrub]

ODD VINTAGE GAELIC SCOTLAND BLACK SOCK DIRK DAGGER KNIFE KNIVES SGIAN DUBH BOOT

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/320973800...orig_cvip=true

[tltt]

Acid flashback .

I'm surprised it got bids, probably more a testament to that seller's loyal fanbase, than actual quality of the item.

[Mr_Mauser]

Now that's faaaaaancy!

[Bigfattyt]

Dirk + mini curtain rod from Barbie dream house + giant piece of sticky hand made candy = awesome!

[not2sharp]

What is that guard, a door hinge pin?

n2s

[Cougar Allen]

I think it's a hinge pin for something -- notice it's not symmetrical. I think the narrower end gets pushed into something, and gets held by a spring.

I wonder if that handle really is candy. Sure looks like it.

The blade might be from a folder. Who knows how long the tang is....

You'd think he could have centered the blade in the guard, at least ... maybe there was already a slot or hole in the guard thing. It's hard to imagine anybody doing much fitting just to make that.

[Cougar Allen]

UNIQUE CUSTOM HAND MADE FIXED BLADE SCOTTISH BLACK SOCK DIRK, DAGGER STYLE BIG GAME CAPING, HUNTING, SKINNING, SURVIVAL BOWIE KNIFE.

Wow -- versatility!

[knarfeng]

On behalf of all those of Scottish descent, I wish to say there is nothing of the Scot in that monstrosity. I'd say more, but we are not in W&C. Could this please be moved there so that I can properly describe that thing without fear of chicklet?

[festerfromnzed]

Traditional sporran filler of clan Mac Wehavenomoralsatall....last of the Highlands cabbage thieves...its authentic... FES

[Holmesmade]

+1, Knarfeng! Yeesh!!!

[bernard_levine]

Marinated in usquebaugh.

BRL...

[bernard_levine]

Marinated in usquebaugh.

And seeing double.

BRL...

[supratentorial]

Why???????

Try selling the pieces separately.

It might be a theater knife... last year I saw a similar knife in the local elementary school's fifth grade production of Aladdin.

[DJD]

I don't see how one would get their thumb on that jimping. Maybe it's for scaling fish. It would be a hit at the catch-cleaning station down at the docks.

DD

[The Highlander]

A true Scotsman is never without one of these,ideal for gutting haggis,if you are lucky enough to catch one.

[Cougar Allen]

After you gut a haggis there's nothing left but oatmeal -- a nutritious breakfast!

[WcrownR]

Under the lot photo eBay is keen to know, "Have one to sell?"

Assuredly, the number of responses will tilt the supply/demand ratio in a way leading to a depressed market value for these fine pieces.

[makandr]

I like it! And mine.

[1dlamb]

This may be a rare Sgain-Don't...

[Ishrub]

This may be a rare Sgain-Don't...

In the humble OP's opinion 'Sgian - Don't' is winning the witticism race as we come towards the straight where all hell may cut loose if the course veers off into the Whine & Cheese forum

Not for the faint of heart - this forum is where the bastid's come to roost. If you are easily offended, have delicate feelings, sensitive eyes, or a heart condition, STAY OUT!!!!

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I have never dared to dally or even enter the portals of such a place, but I'm willing if a moderator would give this thread a flick in that direction.