Yes, that would be cool. I'd hazard a guess, though that in Scotland, you'll more likely find a Skean Dbhu (or Sgian Dubh); it means "black knife", and is the small (3 or 4" single-edge blade) sheath knife traditionally carried by Scots in their stocking top.

You might find a high quality one with a bit of luck. My in-laws have a cheaper tourist model that's attractive and at least functional.

Scotland is as yet a dream for me; maybe someday, Lord willing.

David

FWIW I spent a week in Scotland last September on my honeymoon and carried a Spyderco Navigator the whole time. I never thought twice about the laws which is kind of stupid come to think of it. While I was there, I did buy two opinels at a scottish hunting store. I can't recall what other knives he had in his case though.

Speaking of Spyderco, they do make necklace/tie tac sized knives. Supposedly fully fuctional miniatures, though I suppose probably a bit too small to really useful.

-Chris

not sure what the exact rules are in scotland, sometimes their laws are different to the english ones, but in england, you can carry a non-locking folding knife with a blade up to 3". however, when i'm out and about i carry a lock knife, because if you're out in the country then you have a reason for carrying a larger/locking knife. just remember to to take it to the nearest big city, telling a copper "sorry i forgot" won't cut much ice with them. try having a look at heinnie hayes , they have a section called "sheffield knives" got some sheepsfoot style etc. one of those might be worth a dig. hope that this helps
have a nice time when you do go
steve

Small knives I don't mind. I have carried some mighty small ones in my time. What I don't want is a knife where "small" means "sneaky" or "tactical." For some reason, the word tactical has come to mean "can kill many people easily" in the minds of PHRASECENSOREDPOSTERSHOULDKNOWBETTER..

Cool. A hunting store, eh? Food for thought. Even my wife thought buying a blade or two over there was a good idea. Or maybe she's just happy I'm thinking about vacation!

I'm afraid I wouldn't be much good at that. I'm very absent-minded and kind of clumsy, to tell the truth.

I'll bet if I said I'm a collector, which is true, and was willing to part with cold cash for a good knife, which is also true, that someone would be kind enough to point me in the right direction.