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Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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I think some people here shouldn't bother to buy a knife with a bail and chain!
It's obviously too much trouble!! Why pay extra for something you are going to struggle with, and probably remove and toss??
I found a chain useful when I was wearing bib jeans as a kid. Just button it onto a shoulder strap button, under the strap latch at your chest. Then you could hang from a branch by your legs, upside-down of course, and you wouldn't lose your knife!!
I remember using a suspender button on my pants also!
I doubt I will need to use a bail and chain any more to keep my knife, but I just want one for nostalgia purposes!!
BINGO! Couldn't have said it better myself Charlie, I've been hoping someone would resurrect one of those old treasures for years! I'm big on nostalgia when it comes to knives, heck this is the "traditional" forum anyway, right? Anyway there are a few great features with the chain; you can put the knife in any pocket, even one that you can't get your fingers into since you pull it out by the chain. You rarely have to worry about the bail flopping under the blade when you close the knife since the weight of the chain holds it down. It's got an easily released clasp ( the one that goes over your button) so unhooking is a breeze if you need to reach farther than the length of the chain. It's cool, especially if you wear a leather vest

I've got an old two blade Schrade Cut. Co easy open with the chain, and I think it's awesome that I can someday match it up with a modern old school version.
Eric
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