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Legal (information correct at time of upload)
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In Scotland, it is legal under the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 Sec. 49, Sub-sec. 5(c) to wear a sgian-dubh, or other weapon, as part of any national costume.
In England and Wales, it is legal under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (section 139)[7] and the Offensive Weapons Act 1996 (section 3 and 4)[8] for someone wearing the national costume of Scotland to carry a sgian-dubh |
ref wikipedia
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Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/39/contents Criminal Justice Act 1988 - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/33/contents/enacted Offensive Weapons Act 1996 - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/26/contents
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If in doubt please check local knife laws before buying. Although Sgain Dubhs are Scottish national dress items ALL Stubborn Stag Sgian Dubh sales are strictly to over 18's only. |
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