The Emerson Sgian Dubh

The idea of never being without a knife has been a long-standing tradition of many cultures.  None more so than the cultural tradition of the Scottish Highlanders.  There was a time in when it was unsafe for any man or woman to ever be totally unarmed.

However, it was also a traditional courtesy and proper manners to never enter the house of a friend with weapons displayed or concealed.  But you would be allowed to keep your personal, concealed knife if it were displayed in plain sight. This was done by tucking the knife called the Sgian Dubh into the top of the sock or legging with the handle displayed. 

The Sgian Dubh, was common to all Gaelic and Celtic cultures including the Irish and it was the concealed personal tool and backup weapon that became most closely identified with the Scotts as part of their everyday dress.

The overall size of the knife was smaller than the traditional hunting knife as it was intended to be concealed or hidden until a time of need.

The Emerson Sgian Dubh is one of those ultimate backup tools that you can carry with the confidence that you too are never without your knife.  We took a traditional Scottish design and scaled to be extremely efficient and effective yet just the right size to be carried however you would choose.  We skeletonized the handle with a traditional Gaelic design to not only look great but to fit your hand in an extremely comfortable grip.  With a beautiful, handmade leather sheath, the Emerson Sgian Dubh will be there when you need it wherever your path may lead.