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I received my Gunting and trainer drone a week or so ago. I am finding that the logic of the design expresses itself naturally as I play with it. The tool enhances the techniques my body already knows. For instance, the disturbing of balance (kuzushi) used in throwing techniques is simplified by the use of the tool. Strikes, pinches, locks and grabs are natural.
The Gunting also makes a fine utility blade. I like the oversize handle, the secure lockup, and the legal size blade.
My only criticism of the knife is the difficulty of concealing it. It rides high in the pocket. The ramp and silver clip make it stand out further. I work in an office environment and chose not to draw attention to what I am carrying.
I tried carrying the knife in my waistband with the clip under my belt. The silver clip protruded from the bottom of the belt. I could cover most of the protruding top of the knife with a pager and my suspenders, but the knife was still visible at times.
I tried carrying the Gunting loose in my pocket, but found that with certain orientations of the knife the ramp would catch on my pocket and deploy the blade accidentally as I drew it from my pocket.
The solution I came upon this morning was a pocket holster that would allow the Gunting to be carried upright and fully concealed in my pocket. I used an old beat up plastic checkbook. I folded the bottom over to make the book the approximate height of the Gunting. Then I clipped the Gunting into the checkbook and taped around the checkbook with duct tape, forming a pocket that fits the knife. I can clip the Gunting into the checkbook, then place the entire assembly into my pocket. In order to draw the Gunting I reach into my pocket and grab the top of the Gunting with my thumb and index finger. As I draw the knife I push forward to catch the edge of the checkbook on my pocket. The checkbook stays in my pocket and the knife comes loose.
This draw is a little slower than the draw from the clipped position on the pocket. It also requires a slight shift of the hand to come into the tomahawk position. The advantage is that it allows the carry of the Gunting in circumstances where open carry would not be acceptable.
Some entrepreneur may wish to market a more sophisticated model of the pocket sheath in leather or kydex. Mine isn't pretty, but it does work.
I am interested in hearing other methods of concealing this knife.
The Gunting also makes a fine utility blade. I like the oversize handle, the secure lockup, and the legal size blade.
My only criticism of the knife is the difficulty of concealing it. It rides high in the pocket. The ramp and silver clip make it stand out further. I work in an office environment and chose not to draw attention to what I am carrying.
I tried carrying the knife in my waistband with the clip under my belt. The silver clip protruded from the bottom of the belt. I could cover most of the protruding top of the knife with a pager and my suspenders, but the knife was still visible at times.
I tried carrying the Gunting loose in my pocket, but found that with certain orientations of the knife the ramp would catch on my pocket and deploy the blade accidentally as I drew it from my pocket.
The solution I came upon this morning was a pocket holster that would allow the Gunting to be carried upright and fully concealed in my pocket. I used an old beat up plastic checkbook. I folded the bottom over to make the book the approximate height of the Gunting. Then I clipped the Gunting into the checkbook and taped around the checkbook with duct tape, forming a pocket that fits the knife. I can clip the Gunting into the checkbook, then place the entire assembly into my pocket. In order to draw the Gunting I reach into my pocket and grab the top of the Gunting with my thumb and index finger. As I draw the knife I push forward to catch the edge of the checkbook on my pocket. The checkbook stays in my pocket and the knife comes loose.
This draw is a little slower than the draw from the clipped position on the pocket. It also requires a slight shift of the hand to come into the tomahawk position. The advantage is that it allows the carry of the Gunting in circumstances where open carry would not be acceptable.
Some entrepreneur may wish to market a more sophisticated model of the pocket sheath in leather or kydex. Mine isn't pretty, but it does work.
I am interested in hearing other methods of concealing this knife.
