Decided to get an IZULA. Few questions though

I carry my Izula in the standard sheath in my back pocket all the time. I have had no issues. I did not get the kit. Just the knife and sheath.
 
I love my Izula!! :D

It has replaced all of the folders that cost 4x's the price. I carry it in the sheath only, in my right front pocket.

Just reach in there and thumb the top/front corner and I'm coming out quickly with it - one can always take their time putting it away.

I watched a couple of videos of cops flubbing their tactical folders. Made me rethink the whole "stress issue," now I use my Izula or my Street Beat.

I don't camp but I'm a 60 yr young/old fart and I don't care to fist-fight any longer, so I carry a pistol and a knife (currently the two listed above) - both strong side.

Only impovement I could think of would be a sheath with a deep, pocket carry clip attached somehow. I think there'd be some buyers out here for that rig. :thumbup:
 
hoopster said:
Does anyone have a link to spyderco's factory outlet? I keep hearing about it but cant find it no matter how much googling I do.
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I emailed Spyderco about the clips, and here's the response (tl;dr: calling is best):

To purchase a clip kit for your knife you can call the Spyderco Factory Outlet. We need to ask a few questions to make sure we get you the correct clip for your knife. Clips usually range between $3.95 to $7.95, H-1 Salt Clips are $11.95 and G-Clips are $4.95 Shipping and handling is $1.25 (in USA) our store hours are Monday –Friday 10 am -6 pm and Saturday 10 am-5 pm Mountain Standard Time.

Spyderco Factory Outlet
820 Spyderco Way
Golden, CO 80403

Phone: 800-828-1925 x 4
Direct: 303-279-8613 x 4
Fax: 303-278-2057
e-mail sfo@spyderco.com
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Hope that helps!
 
I bought just the knife from one of BF's dealers. Here's what I do with mine:

For carry, it's in my front jeans pocket. I attached a loop of paracord through the large hole on the sheath (at the tip end of the knife). Then, using a Nite Ize S-biner (25# size) I attach the loop of paracord to a belt loop (the one near the watch pocket). To draw the knife, simply grab as normal, and pull. The paracord length is short, so upon the draw, the cord and S-biner stay put and the knife is in hand. Re-sheathing is a 2 hand operation though. The factory sheath is a snug "click" onto the Izula.

As something to keep in mind, if you soak your paracord in water for a minute before wrapping, and wrap it wet, when the cord dries it will snug up some more, causing an already tight wrap to become a very solid wrap. :thumbup:
 
Okay hoopster,

To purchase a clip kit for your knife you can call the Spyderco Factory Outlet. We need to ask a few questions to make sure we get you the correct clip for your knife. Clips usually range between $3.95 to $7.95, H-1 Salt Clips are $11.95 and G-Clips are $4.95 Shipping and handling is $1.25 (in USA) our store hours are Monday –Friday 10 am -6 pm and Saturday 10 am-5 pm Mountain Standard Time.

Spyderco Factory Outlet
820 Spyderco Way
Golden, CO 80403

Phone: 800-828-1925 x 4
Direct: 303-279-8613 x 4
Fax: 303-278-2057
e-mail sfo@spyderco.com
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How about bringing all of your skills to bear on making a slick IWB and/or pocket clip integrated sheath for the Izula! Please? :D

BTW, Lapp_Dance I'm going to try your rig tomorrow and see how it works. I was thinking of something like that but I couldn't figure out how to make it a "short pull"
 
cziv said:
Okay hoopster,



How about bringing all of your skills to bear on making a slick IWB and/or pocket clip integrated sheath for the Izula! Please? :D

BTW, Lapp_Dance I'm going to try your rig tomorrow and see how it works. I was thinking of something like that but I couldn't figure out how to make it a "short pull"
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Believe me, it will happen. I have 5 sheaths in line first, then I just need the time to start working on it. Probably be a couple of weeks.
 
Lapp_Dance said:
I bought just the knife from one of BF's dealers. Here's what I do with mine:

For carry, it's in my front jeans pocket. I attached a loop of paracord through the large hole on the sheath (at the tip end of the knife). Then, using a Nite Ize S-biner (25# size) I attach the loop of paracord to a belt loop (the one near the watch pocket). To draw the knife, simply grab as normal, and pull. The paracord length is short, so upon the draw, the cord and S-biner stay put and the knife is in hand. Re-sheathing is a 2 hand operation though. The factory sheath is a snug "click" onto the Izula.

As something to keep in mind, if you soak your paracord in water for a minute before wrapping, and wrap it wet, when the cord dries it will snug up some more, causing an already tight wrap to become a very solid wrap. :thumbup:
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really? will the water really make the grip tighter if i wet it before i wrap the handle?
 
rc3mil said:
really? will the water really make the grip tighter if i wet it before i wrap the handle?
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yes, the trick is to have the paracord wet, to the point of almost squeezing water out of it by pinching. you don't want it quite dripping wet. then wrap the handle as tight as you can without trying to overdo it, and when it dries, it will tighten up just a tad more, causing the wrap to be quite solid.

gutted paracord is easier to do a tight wrap with, since you're not fighting the elasticity of the inner strands of cord. it will make for a thinner grip as well, if you're trying to go for as low-profile as possible. non-gutted cord is still not very thick however.

be sure to show us what you come up with!
 
Lapp_Dance said:
yes, the trick is to have the paracord wet, to the point of almost squeezing water out of it by pinching. you don't want it quite dripping wet. then wrap the handle as tight as you can without trying to overdo it, and when it dries, it will tighten up just a tad more, causing the wrap to be quite solid.

gutted paracord is easier to do a tight wrap with, since you're not fighting the elasticity of the inner strands of cord. it will make for a thinner grip as well, if you're trying to go for as low-profile as possible. non-gutted cord is still not very thick however.

be sure to show us what you come up with!
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Thanks for the info. Yep ill be sure to post some pics of my IZULA (when it arrives) It is going to be my first RAT Cutlery knife
 
And I am one of them
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Me too of course. Can't wait to see 'em hoopster!


yes, the trick is to have the paracord wet, to the point of almost squeezing water out of it by pinching. you don't want it quite dripping wet. then wrap the handle as tight as you can without trying to overdo it, and when it dries, it will tighten up just a tad more, causing the wrap to be quite solid.

gutted paracord is easier to do a tight wrap with, since you're not fighting the elasticity of the inner strands of cord. it will make for a thinner grip as well, if you're trying to go for as low-profile as possible. non-gutted cord is still not very thick however.

be sure to show us what you come up with!
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I wish I'd have known this - mine's like a rock but I about had an aneurysm from pulling each wrap so tight and smashing them down as I went along....... :D
 
hoopster said:
Believe me, it will happen. I have 5 sheaths in line first, then I just need the time to start working on it. Probably be a couple of weeks.
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Just send me an email with a couple of pics please (when you get around to doing it). I will be very interested in the IZULA sheath with pocket/boot clip.
 
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