Scottish Sgian Dubh
The sgian dubh (pronounced skeen doo) is a small ornamental knife traditionally tucked into the stocking of a Scottish Highlander when he’s dressed in full regalia. Ours is made in Scotland with a stainless steel blade and a handle crafted from naturally shed stag horn with a walnut backing. Leather sheath. Blade is shipped blunt for safety.
Sheathed: 7 1/2"L. Unsheathed: 6 1/2"L. Blade: Approx. 3 1/2"L.
From National Geographic:Thank you for your comment. The 7 1/2" long dimension refers to the knife in its sheath. The knife itself from end to end is 6 1/2" as you point out, and the blade is just under 3 1/2". We'll update our information online and in future catalogs to make this clear.