Baldric Carry?

Very timely thread to revive. I was just thinking of baldrivc carry yesterday. It’s something I’d like to look more into.

There use to be some leather makers that made them and even a few guys that did braided paracord ones.
 
kyhunt said:
Very timely thread to revive. I was just thinking of baldrivc carry yesterday. It’s something I’d like to look more into.

There use to be some leather makers that made them and even a few guys that did braided paracord ones.
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I’d eventually like to get a leather adapter to permanently ride on my sheath, but for now, these d rings will work.
 
The images of various knives and how they carry slung from a shoulder strap look very butch . . .even Indiana Jones stylish . . .but do not appeal to me as being practical, convenient ot comfortable . . .but that is just me.

I just do not see "Balderic Carry' as an EDC option in an urban setting. I don't see it for EDC if working around a farm or on a ranch either. . .not while fishing or on an Elk hunt . . . . .I just don't see the point.

just my opinion now. I respect whatever does work for you though.
 
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VorpelSword said:
The images of various knives and how they carry slung from a shoulder strap look very butch . . .even Indiana Jones stylish . . .but do not appeal to me as being practical, convenient ot comfortable . . .but that is just me.

I just do not see "Balderic Carry' as an EDC option in an urban setting. I don't see it for EDC if working around a farm or on a ranch either. . .not while fishing or on an Elk hunt . . . . .I just don't see the point.

just my opinion now. I respect whatever does work for you though.
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Odd that you'd bring up working on a farm or ranch, or elk hunting since nowhere was that mentioned by the OP. 🤔

This is just a way to carry a large chopping knife around, and actually it's quite comfortable, and fairly convenient.
 
Baldric carry is awesome, especially for someone with shoulder issues or a small range of motion.

You can pull up the rig, hold the sheath horizontally and pull out the knife horizontally. This negates having to pull a big knife out of a belt sheath vertically and putting unnecessary stress on your shoulder.
 
VorpelSword said:
The images of various knives and how they carry slung from a shoulder strap look very butch . . .even Indiana Jones stylish . . .but do not appeal to me as being practical, convenient ot comfortable . . .but that is just me.

I just do not see "Balderic Carry' as an EDC option in an urban setting. I don't see it for EDC if working around a farm or on a ranch either. . .not while fishing or on an Elk hunt . . . . .I just don't see the point.

just my opinion now. I respect whatever does work for you though.
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Baldric carry is awesome. It beats the hell out of carrying a 12” chopper on your belt. When you’re using, you lengthen the sling to hang low. When walking, cinch it up tighter and it carries nicely. Baldric carry is not for for EDC, it’s for hiking, camping, backpacking and bumming around the woods. It’s actually a very nice and practical way to carry a large chopper.
 
Quiet said:
Odd that you'd bring up working on a farm or ranch, or elk hunting since nowhere was that mentioned by the OP. 🤔

This is just a way to carry a large chopping knife around, and actually it's quite comfortable, and fairly convenient.
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As I said, if it works for someone in a given situation, I respect that. I don't evasion it being more than a fairly task and knife specific cary mode.
 
91bravo said:
Baldric carry is awesome. It beats the hell out of carrying a 12” chopper on your belt. When you’re using, you lengthen the sling to hang low. When walking, cinch it up tighter and it carries nicely. Baldric carry is not for for EDC, it’s for hiking, camping, backpacking and bumming around the woods. It’s actually a very nice and practical way to carry a large chopper.
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Thanks . . .Got it.

Guess that when I was younger and fit enough for an outdoor life, my activities were focused on modest treking or day hiking to do some photography. Later in life, I transitioned away from from 35mm SLR shooting (pre digital world) into Large Format photogaphy with view cameras. Didn't do much shooting more than 100 yards away from the car then. Advancing years played a part in that too. For that, a Buck 110 and/or a multitool were good as cutters.

Had a folding shovel and machete in the trunk, often a hand ax as ell. but never wanted to sling either one.

As I said, what works for you is what you should do.
 
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VorpelSword said:
Thanks . . .Got it.

Guess that when I was younger and fit enough for an outdoor life, my activities were focused on modest treking or day hiking to do some photography. Later in life, I transitioned away from from 35mm SLR shooting (pre digital world) into Large Format photogaphy with view cameras. Didn't do much shooting more than 100 yards away from the car then. Advancing years played a part in that too. For that, a Buck 110 and/or a multitool were good as cutters.

Had a folding shovel and machete in the trunk, often a hand ax as ell. but never wanted to sling either one.

As I said, what works for you is what you should do.
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If you’ve tried it and don’t like it, that’s perfectly fine. Baldric carry is like carrying a firearm. Some carry IWB, some carry OWB, and some carry Don Johnson style under the armpit or even in a fanny pack. I would never knock anyone that carries something a different way than I do.
 
Sorry, Jonny. I found this thread a few years late. I've some experience with baldric carry - I've used one for a camp axe, a large blade, etc. It's an excellent option for comfort, versatility, and ease of access and movement. Baldrics, slings, shoulder belts, etc. - I've used them all over the years in some of my 18th and 19th century living history endeavors. I don't like having too much crap on my belt; in my opinion, it can prevent freedom of movement and add to fatigue. Distributing weight above the waistline has always done well for me.

Here is an old pic of a set up I use on occasion. I fashioned this on the fly and if I were to make it again, I'd do some things differently based on experience. (Yes, I hiked up a mountain with a Cold Steel dirk - it was epic). I'll try and dig up a pic of me and my buddies that shows me wearing it.

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Pàdruig said:
Sorry, Jonny. I found this thread a few years late. I've some experience with baldric carry - I've used one for a camp axe, a large blade, etc. It's an excellent option for comfort, versatility, and ease of access and movement. Baldrics, slings, shoulder belts, etc. - I've used them all over the years in some of my 18th and 19th century living history endeavors. I don't like having too much crap on my belt; in my opinion, it can prevent freedom of movement and add to fatigue. Distributing weight above the waistline has always done well for me.

Here is an old pic of a set up I use on occasion. I fashioned this on the fly and if I were to make it again, I'd do some things differently based on experience. (Yes, I hiked up a mountain with a Cold Steel dirk - it was epic). I'll try and dig up a pic of me and my buddies that shows me wearing it.

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I do a lot of backpacking, so most of my stuff is in my pack. Except for my firearm and a knife. Once base camp is set up, it’s time to explore! That’s when I’ll travel light and just put on my belt knife and now, Baldric carry a large chopper.
 
91bravo said:
I do a lot of backpacking, so most of my stuff is in my pack. Except for my firearm and a knife. Once base camp is set up, it’s time to explore! That’s when I’ll travel light and just put on my belt knife and now, Baldric carry a large chopper.
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I'm the same way - if I am doing a conventional pack. I experiment a lot with blanket rolls, haversacks, snapsacks, rucks, etc.; it means a lot of shoulder straps sometimes. Regardless, once base camp is good, then having the versatility to comfortably carry your stuff in your daily excursions is a good plan and I think you'll find that baldric setup to be pretty excellent.

I found that old pic. One thing I do not recommend is the horizontal carry (which you've already addressed with your setup). That axe handle snagged on everything (there aren't really any trails up there).

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VorpelSword said:
Perhaps I have not been clear:

Whie I don't quite see it, particularly for me, I do respect the use of Baldric Cary by those for whom it makes sense.
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Maybe a way to think of it is "normal" sheath carry is carrying the knife next to you......

Baldric carry is more like carrying the knife ON you. It's outside of your outerwear, whatever that may be. Jackets, gear.

I also am seeing it as a maybe great way to carry while riding a bicycle or motorcycle?
I would carry a large fixie on my top tube if I had to slash at dogs or bums. This might work.
 
I recently re handled a bolo for a friend:

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He'd brought this home from the Philippines when he was there with USMC. The old water buffalo horn scales had warped badly so I replaced them with new ones:

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And built him a sheath:

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20/20 hindsight this baldric deal might of been a good idea for this outfit. He was happy with it though. Gave it back to him at a birthday dinner for my daughter:

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Heck we make pant baldrics on occasion:

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Wouldn't be a far stretch to come up with something for that sheath.
 
Horsewright said:
I recently re handled a bolo for a friend:

yrWm2Kx.jpg


He'd brought this home from the Philippines when he was there with USMC. The old water buffalo horn scales had warped badly so I replaced them with new ones:

jhoUvmJ.jpg


And built him a sheath:

CO4vFVX.jpg


AESnY9y.jpg


20/20 hindsight this baldric deal might of been a good idea for this outfit. He was happy with it though. Gave it back to him at a birthday dinner for my daughter:

FFjEzSb.jpg


Heck we make pant baldrics on occasion:

fF8F3X2.jpg


pxWkLNM.jpg


Wouldn't be a far stretch to come up with something for that sheath.
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Looks nice Dave..👍. Although that single point attachment in back has WEDGIE MAKER all over it...😉.......At least to my ass crack😜
 
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