Sgain Achlais (arm pit knife) -- myArmoury.com

David White · Posted: Wed 27 Aug, 2003 8:28 am Post subject: Sgain Achlais (arm pit knife)

I'm not sure if this is the right area to post this question, if its not please move to the right one.

After reading Keiths thread on the Massey Sgian I was wondering if anyone has pictures of a Sgian Achlais that they can post.

Also how was it held in place near the arm pit?

thanks,

dave

Chad Arnow · myArmoury Team

Here's a pic of my sgian achles (blade by Kirby Wise, hilted by Art Elwell).

Attached is the original it was based on.

I have no idea how to wear it.

David White · Posted: Wed 27 Aug, 2003 9:36 am Post subject:

Hey Chad!

Now that I like! Do you have a blade length and overall length?

The grip is what, antler?

I can't for the life of me figure out how they were worn.

dave

Chad Arnow · myArmoury Team

Thomas McDonald · myArmoury Alumni

Hi Dave

I've not come across anything that shows exactly how they were worn, or held in place !
I've heard bits about a jacket pocket , things about it being wrapped in the folds of the plaid, etc., but I suspect they're all speculative !

Here's a link that gives a nice overview of the sgian's history :
http://foreverscotland.com/clan/index.cfm?act...cleID=1080

* Pic : "Scottish Swords & Dirks", by John Wallace .

Mac

David White · Posted: Fri 29 Aug, 2003 7:09 am Post subject:

Hi Mac!

Thanks for the link.

dave