best concealed carry method ever

Strapped to the forearm of the off hand. Good concealment (unless you're wearing a short sleeved shirt :D ) and easy to reach without being too obvious. Only good with very flat profile knives such as Gerber Guardian, Boker boot knife, skeleton bodied blades, etc. Even a Russel Sting or Gerber Mark I would be a bit too thick unless under some sort of jacket.

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stitchawl said:
Strapped to the forearm of the off hand. Good concealment (unless you're wearing a short sleeved shirt :D ) and easy to reach without being too obvious. Only good with very flat profile knives such as Gerber Guardian, Boker boot knife, skeleton bodied blades, etc. Even a Russel Sting or Gerber Mark I would be a bit too thick unless under some sort of jacket.

Stitchawl
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Perfect knife for concealed carry... CS Urban Shiv.
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On occasion, I keep one on my right boot... See avatar.
 
STR said:
Pocket carry or if a small fixed blade a horizontal carry kydex or leather quick draw sheath.

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If for SD, really your best choice.
Even a necker under a shirt is slower than that.

Plus, less trouble to get in if you got stopped for whatever.
Hard time explaining that necker on your calf after a pat down.
 
I've got a couple of Doziers in canted crossdraw sheaths, the Arkansas Toothpick and the Model 6. Easy access, comfortable carry.
 
I'm thinking the calf carry is because it's be too low if you ankle carried with the hilt down?

Having carried a BUG for quite a # of yrs on my ankle, along with extra ammo & a knife, it is not the quickest carry, although it is comfortable with the right ankle rig. It also works great if you're sitting down alot, as your hand can/should be able to easily access it.

I'd have to say that neck carry is definitely an easy way to go, but the Becker Necker wouldn't be my 1st choice. I prefer smaller/lighter knives & usually with a finger hole (HAK, Emerson La Griffe, & Spyderco Swick come to mine).

Nowadays I carry my HAK on my keychain dangling outside my weak-side pocket. It's quick & easy to access.

IWB &/or horizontal carry can be very comfortable & anything in front of your hips at waist level should be ideally situated & about as quick & easy as you can get.

I'm guessing you usually wear your shirt tucked in. If that's the case, then I'd suggest neck carry, Merc Harness type carry (Under one of your arms), or pocket carry.
 
The Blackhawk Kalista and Crucible fixed blades come with a kit that allows a plethora of carry methods. Around the neck, inside the belt either clipped or chained, inside a boot.......they even come with a paddle similar to the paddles that come with their SERPA CQC holsters that simply screws on and is adjustable for ride and cant. The Kalista is ATS-34 and the Crucible FX is VG-10. Either is more than adequate if you are mentally and physically prepared to stick a knife into a man.

If you'd like to do better, I suggest purchasing a quality handgun. Nothing smaller than a .38 Special and some top-quality hollow-point ammunition, or expanding ball.
 
knarfang the pocket hole is great, knew a cat that carried a .38 that way. another guy cut out inside of back pocket & carried a slim hatchet in back. of course this necessitates loose trousers. i like the horizontal belt idea.
 
You can make one CHEAP once you know the basic design,and you can EDC a large fixed blade easy under a sports shirt.I have worn a few in that manner and it works.
 
TheBishop said:
+1

If for SD, really your best choice.
Even a necker under a shirt is slower than that.

Plus, less trouble to get in if you got stopped for whatever.
Hard time explaining that necker on your calf after a pat down.
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Paracorded horizontal on the belt is how it works best for me. It is comfortable, concealable if need be, and ready for action anytime.
 
jasonbroni said:
Becker necker inverted up high on inside of calf. It fits the 'tdi ankle rig' (only 2 screws match up, but it's secure). The knife has a very tight fit in the sheath - I really can't see it coming out accidentally.
And before anyone replies - "why not just wear it on your ankle" : To get it out you would have to pull up your pant leg then lift the knife up - waste of possibly critical time. For me it's simply reach up and pull down. (The sad part is - to get at it for self defense purposes you may have to drop to the ground and act like you're a cowering little wuss as you pull it out! - LOL).
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If you don't want people to make fun of you for having your Kabar sticker upside down,use the rig as it was intended to be used.:p

Usually you pick your gear according to the mission,
so I'm just wondering where it is you think you'd find yourself in such a dangerous situation that you would need to use a concealed ankle knife?
 
Damn, it's been 8 months since I've been on... Anyway ~ I finally started wearing the ankle rig the way it was designed to be worn... Accsess is down, but comfort is up. Also realized that quick access is not really even available, so I just consider it 'last ditch' now, and not necessarily defense. (I still want to perfect the 'inner thigh w/ pocket slit', but find the straps hard to keep up) ~ any suggestions would be awesome!
 
You really never did explain how you were going to get to a concealed knife strapped to your upper calf.

I'd be curious.

Maybe wait until the thug steals your pants?
 
When I used to wear it on my calf it was upside down and very easy to draw, but still not fast enough to matter. That's why I wouldn't consider it defensive anymore.
 
I don't know why this isn't mentioned more often. It's very handy, makes weapon retention easier, and can be sneaky- strong side, upside down from belt. An untucked shirt will conceal it, you can draw the knife without it being seen and resheath it if it turns out not to be needed with no one the wiser, and it puts the knife in your hand in a nice defensive position- reverse grip, blade facing out (if done right).

If you think about it, it is easier for someone behind you to draw your knife from a traditional carry than for you to. Traditional carry also puts you in a very poor defensive position as you draw (trying to stick your hand in your armpit). Carrying upside down fixes both of these issues. I originally learned this with a Gerber Mark I which had a perfect sheath for it.
 
MVF said:
I don't know why this isn't mentioned more often. It's very handy, makes weapon retention easier, and can be sneaky- strong side, upside down from belt. An untucked shirt will conceal it, you can draw the knife without it being seen and resheath it if it turns out not to be needed with no one the wiser, and it puts the knife in your hand in a nice defensive position- reverse grip, blade facing out (if done right).

If you think about it, it is easier for someone behind you to draw your knife from a traditional carry than for you to. Traditional carry also puts you in a very poor defensive position as you draw (trying to stick your hand in your armpit). Carrying upside down fixes both of these issues. I originally learned this with a Gerber Mark I which had a perfect sheath for it.
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That's one of the ways my knife instructor likes to carry his folder in a velcro sheath.
 
I have the best concealed carry method ever devised. Let me break it down for you:

Basically I keep my hands loose and relaxed so I don't reveal their most deadly secret - by closing my fingers tightly I can turn these utterly inconspicuous, non-threatening hands into deadly fists of rage. Having done this, they can be used to engage in fisticuffs forthwith and without any further discussion. The terrorists don't stand a chance.

Bully ploy, wouldn't you say, chaps?
 
I don't think the becker necker is the best choice for sd to begin with.
I doesn't have much of a point and the handle
is to short.One of my favorite sd blades would be spyderco P'kal.The
P'kal is one of the fastest deploying wave folder on the market,just
scary fast, and easy to hide with low ride wire clip.
 
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