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Sgian Dubh Size:Large #mapofedinburghThe Sgian Dubh, meaning 'black hidden knife', is part of traditional highland dress. Its use was outlawed in Scotland from the 1500s but was un enforceable at the time North of the Highland line. That is, until the battle at Culloden in 1746. However, codes of Highland courtesy and etiquette would demand that when entering the home of a friend, any concealed weapons would be revealed. This is when the dagger was moved from an armpit pocket to the