Belt carry alternative for smaller khukuris

[Kismet]

Hell, it may work for the larger ones as well, but the handle length would be a problem.

Years ago, I made the mistake of buying a suede leather inside-the-belt holster for ...er...probably an Ortgies .32. The holster was a pos. The only good thing about it was the heavy leather support and the spring metal belt clip itself.

So...I took the leather and spring off the suede holster by drilling out the rivets, threaded black GB ties through them, took the frog off a 10 in BDC, and snugged them down, being careful not to collapse the sheath. Painted the tan leather and spring flat black.

Works a charm. If you've had a belt clip gun holster, you know how quickly it goes on and off. It is secure, slids back when I push it, doesn't bind the blade, is inconspicuous.

I never used a belt holster for a heavy pistol or revolver, but perhaps it may work for the 15 inch and above khukuris without pulling too much, or riding too high.


Be well and safe.

 

[Svashtar]

Great idea! I still have one of those junk suede / heavy belt clip inside the pants holsters myself. Worthless, and been sitting with my $1500 collection of holsters and gunbelts for years. I'll have to try this.

Regards,

Norm

 

[Ad Astra]

Kis, Norm, are you familiar with the "Texas Carry" holsterless method for autopistol carry? I think I got this from Skeeter Skelton long ago. Basically calls for sticking the .45 down the back quarter side of your levis. Grip sticks out right above the patch. Stays secure on me.

This also works with some khuks... I can comfortably carry a 14" BDC this way without putting belt loops through it- in fact I almost never wear belts. Khuk can't be seen from front angle- if you're answering the door or something it's invisible. Sitting is OK too- it works out surprisingly well. Can't stick 20" AK in back like that, but works for BDC & BAS.

I dunno. Works for me. Wore my Malla to a party that way once & got lots of compliments (the neighbors know I'm, hmmm, different, but not dangerous). Then again, the Malla has gorgeous wood. It deserves compliments.

AA

 

[wildmanh]

A clip on frog sounds really cool! Might have to try it. Thanks,

Heber

 

[newdovo2]

Years ago, I made the mistake of buying a suede leather inside-the-belt holster for ...er...probably an Ortgies .32.

I like the belt clip idea.
Your commentary caught my eye because I have an Ortgies .25 (6.35).
Fun to shoot "mouse gun".
Parry