EDC'ing a Fixed Blade. How do you?

My most-carried fixed blade is a Shivworks Clinch Pick in a horizontal Kydex sheath. When I don't wear a belt, a have a Jeff Hall Arch Ally that I wear IWB in a Kydex sheath wih a suspender clip rigged up to attach to my waistband. The Arch Ally is thin and has flat sides so it's comfortable for IWB wear.
 
Go to www.dozierknives.com

Most of his strait knives come with his unique near horizontal kydex that is the best in the business IME. It mounts on and removes quickly from a belt. And is very secure. You can wear is crossdraw or strongside, both right at the abdomen area. Or farther back in either direction. A loose untucked shirt will cover it nicely. Or even a casual/ dress jacket. And of course my favorite- a vest of some type. The Dozier shop can make a kydex sheath for most any strait knife. Call them for the particulars.

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Agree totally with Nakano2.
Dozier made sheaths are pure inspiration. And I'll add that I often just carry my Personal Ute in my coat pocket.
By pressing down on the belt loop you can 'shoot' the sheath off the knife, no need for the belt to hold the sheath back.

Or.....
You could make a sheath that rides in a coat/blazer/5.11 pocket
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Bruce Evans Gentleman's Tactical in Ebbtide sheath :cool:
 
Pocket sheath is a very good idea - great sheath work, Grahamknives!
(I've toyed with the idea of rubber-coating the clip...glad to see someone using it)


Personally, I use an IWB clip from Bladetech, but clipped outside the belt, not inside it. Clip looks like this:

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easily snaps on/off the belt, or even the waistband of your pants, and sits rather flat compared to a regular TekLok. Since it's made by the same company, the hole spacing is the same.
 
i carry inverted or inverted at an angle for a reverse grip draw.i find that for a fixed blade the inverted angled carry[behind the right hip] works best for me as it's easier to draw downwards than upwards.
 
FoxholeAtheist said:
Questions for two of the folks posting here...


Grahamknives: Have you ever spoken to a LEO about whether your "Pocket Fixed Blade" system is considered "concealed"? Personally, I think that if you can see the knife without special training, it's not "concealed", but that's me. Also, do you make such sheaths for knives from other makers?
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Foxeholeatheist,
I would not consider it concealed, but that is me. The next LEO I see, I will stop and ask him or her. I did ask an officer one time, but I did not ask specificlally about weather it would be considered concealed. In TN you can carry up to 4 inches concealed. I can carry a 20 inch blade but I just can't conceal it.


Yes we will make sheaths for knives made by other makers.
 
Midget said:
so, i love fixed blades. i pretty much hate any folding knife.


problem is... i can never seem to figure out a convenient/easy/decent way to EDC a fixed blade. I've got me a few striders and a TOPS. I just can't carry one.

When i used a teklok, it means i have to be wearing a belt. i still want my knife when i'm running, for my pajamas, or just when i'm lounging around the apt. plus, having that knife on my belt is obtrusive and imprints against my shirt.

I've tried an IWB clip that i made, which worked out quite well. problem is, it leaves my knife inaccessable/slow when it's tucked away so tight.



But enough of that. How do you EDC a fixed blade? How is it working out for you?
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The issue with IWB carry sounds like something that could be easily overcome with some practice, which would solve your problem. The fact is you are not going to find a single sheath that will meet all your needs concerning daily carry, running and pajama carry. What are your major requirements, total concealment, instant access for SD, comfort?
One of the systems I use a lot for edc of small fixed blades is a para cord lanyard attached to the sheath. The lanyard gets attached to a belt loop or more often directly to the belt. I often carry small knives slipped between my pants and belt or IWB with the lanyard acting as a loop. Wardrobe of course has a lot to do with how you carry. Laws also may come into it as well.There are a lot of knives that can be carried openly and not attract any attention, Strider however isn't one of them IMO, just too militant looking.
 
FoxholeAtheist said:
Questions for two of the folks posting here...

Gfarrell: I've also got an Activator and work in a khakis-and-collars environment, so your setup is pretty interesting to me. Can you post a picture taken of it "in use", or do you not see any of the knife when it's being worn? I'm thinking that a similar setup would allow me to carry it in my pocket without being visible, save for the clip.
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In response to your question, all that is visible is the belt clip. That is of course, if I clip over the belt. If I go under you can't see the full clip at all.
I posted some carry pics on the site:

http://www.activator.shutterfly.com/action/
 
I will put in one last plug for Hideaway. I have no connection with the company. I bought one about a year ago. I think the developer has thought through fixed blade carry as well as anybody. There are many plain-view and concealed options and they seem to me to be superior than anything else I've seen. I am no expert though.
 
FoxholeAtheist said:
Questions for two of the folks posting here...



Grahamknives: Have you ever spoken to a LEO about whether your "Pocket Fixed Blade" system is considered "concealed"? Personally, I think that if you can see the knife without special training, it's not "concealed", but that's me. Also, do you make such sheaths for knives from other makers?
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I ran into a LEO yesterday at the store. He has 10 years with the Cleveland City Police Dept. I asked him if he had a minute, he said sure. I asked him if my knife would be considered concealed. His answer was "no, it was not concealed".

Funny thing is, that he had been looking at our web site and had a few questions for me. Anyway, to make a long story short, he will be coming by to pick out some handle material for his knife. :D You never know who you are going to bump into.
 
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