Fixed blade EDC carry for fat guys?

I have a little overhang myself. I like the inside the pocket sheath style like the razel. When I am not going to be driving around, I will carry a fixed blade horizontally in the small of my back, when I will be driving around, I carry either in the pocket or horizontally on the left side. Any fixed blade I carry in the city is 3.5" or less blade length so is completely legal no matter where it is. I am getting ready to order a shoulder or chest rig (haven't decided which yet) from this site I was referred to by Camillus www.survivalsheath.com he has some really good options for carry, and will customize them for you as well. I bet Normark would be happy to fix something special up for you as well.
 
" I'm thinking more and more that a sheath that clips/slips into the front pocket may be the way to go, a sort od William Henry fixed blade solution - I've seen pictures of Razels looking comfortable that way. "

Dude, I would just do that, take the knife that you want to carry most often, and get a sheath made that does that...

Alternately, carry 'static line'. Attach a length of paracord to your favorite sheath, and tuck the sheath, tethered to you belt, into the waistband of your pants, and the most comfortable location. And if you find that the sheath is not staying in place, or is uncomfortable, wrap/fix paracord to the sheath to give it a more round/soft profile, and that should also help to keep it in place. I think the Razorback and the Ronin would be perfect for this method.

Or, wear a knife, horizontal, in the small of your back.
 
I am in the same boat as you. Also, I like to have my knife accessable when sitting. And with the knife is by my buckle, I have to lift my gut to get to it.

So I wear my horizontal sheaths on my side. They are easy to access sitting or standing, and don't grind into my gut. I prefer them to verticle sheaths on my side because it is easy to grab and replace the knife side my "love handles" aren't in the way. The horizontal nature of the sheath also helps it blend in with the belt just as if it were by the buckle.

Also, I wear neck knives from time to time. But they are very visable.
 
Hey Guys...

Nick...

As MDP has already said, a knife on a static line is a Very good way to carry...

You could simply strip for instance the hardwear from your Ronin or another knife,, attach a static line and slip the rig into the side of you pants..

Carry position is only limited to where you anchor the static line.

The nice thing about static line also is that it can be moved around if it get uncomfortable..

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
Why not a neck knife? It wouldn't matter how big or small a person is. Check out hideaway knives. Small knife, super secure and a tons of ways to carry them.
 
Isn't just you big, stocky guys who find things hard to carry. I have a 'nordic' build with very small, short waist for my height and size, and some modes of carry just don't work for me.

I'd suggest a Becker BK11. This is the only short skeleton handled knife I've ever handled that really works for me, and others I know agree. The Kydex sheath and having no handles makes it very thin. It's sold as a neck knife, but can be worn on the belt with a Tec-Lok or just lashed on, IWB with a little creativity ..... and best of all carries very nicely in front or back pockets. Couple guys I know used Chicago screws to attach rough leather over the sheath so it fits and stays put better in a pocket.

For around $35 you've got little to lose, and the 0170-6C takes and holds a great edge.

BTW I would strongly advise against small of the back carry. It's an invitation to serious spinal injury if you take a fall or receive impact to that area.
 
Lemon328i said:
Why not a neck knife? It wouldn't matter how big or small a person is. Check out hideaway knives. Small knife, super secure and a tons of ways to carry them.
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I like neck knives, but he said he wanted something that would be a little less visable.
 
I carry enough on the right side, so my belt knives go on the left whenever possible. I like a left-of-the-belt-buckle crossdraw in a canted sheath, specifically my Dozier Model 6.

I also like my Normark sheaths on the left behind my arm, which I can easily slide forward on the belt to crossdraw. Small of the back is OK with smaller, flatter knives, like the CRKT Sting. It can be a pain leaning back in a seat.

Pocket sheaths are comfortable. I have the Razel, leather and Kydex, and a Kydex Barry Dawson. The only problem isn't with the knife, it's getting past the knife to whatever else is in the pocket.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
I carry enough on the right side, so my belt knives go on the left whenever possible. I like a left-of-the-belt-buckle crossdraw in a canted sheath, specifically my Dozier Model 6.

I also like my Normark sheaths on the left behind my arm, which I can easily slide forward on the belt to crossdraw. Small of the back is OK with smaller, flatter knives, like the CRKT Sting. It can be a pain leaning back in a seat.

Pocket sheaths are comfortable. I have the Razel, leather and Kydex, and a Kydex Barry Dawson. The only problem isn't with the knife, it's getting past the knife to whatever else is in the pocket.
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Esav, yeah for you! That's exactly where I carry my Dozier Model-6 with custom white paper micarta handles....it's one of my most favorite knives.

Ciao
Ron
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I'm a skinny guy, but I find the Razel in a pocket sheath to be pretty comfortable.

Esav, I got past that problem by retraining myself to put all miscellaneous stuff in my left pocket. I got sick of having dimes get stuck in my AFCK. :D
 
Hair said:
I like neck knives, but he said he wanted something that would be a little less visable.
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A Hideaway Knife is small enough to completely disappear! They might well be the ultimate in low profile knife carry. FrontSight also has close to 20 different ways to carry them....www.hideawayknife.com
 
I carry a CRKT Plan B horizontal beside my belt buckle. I am also 20# in the gut. The curve of the blade keeps the handle right at the top of my zipper, and doesnt gouge too bad.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
I carry enough on the right side, so my belt knives go on the left whenever possible. I like a left-of-the-belt-buckle crossdraw in a canted sheath, specifically my Dozier Model 6.
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OK, think this same set-up, but with the blade BEHIND the belt. The belt covers most of the blade with the handle coming out just in front of the first belt loop on top of the belt.

It keeps everything snugged up well against that 'beer muscle' and is quite comfortable also. I've slept with the rig on more tha a few occasions.

I use it for CCW down here with a untucked shirt. The law says 'from casual view' and it works fine for that.

You can also get to it while wearing a seat belt, a big concern with all our canals. That's the main reason for it, otherwise the Sebbie would suffice. I want something that will not only cut, but will break windows also.

This is with a ~4 1/2" Busse and only about 1 1/2" of blade/sheath sticks out over the LH pocket.

With a smaller knife, only the handle would show. With a gut and even with a tucked in shirt, not much and you really aren't trying to conceal it with a tucked in shirt. Right? Beer muscle does come in handy sometimes. LOL

This is with a 1 3/4" wide Milt Sparks belt.

Rob
 
My Ceya's Trident , Recurve, Devil Dog will fit your needs.

Legal in NYC.

S/F,
CEYA!
 
Lemon328i said:
A Hideaway Knife is small enough to completely disappear! They might well be the ultimate in low profile knife carry. FrontSight also has close to 20 different ways to carry them....www.hideawayknife.com
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I understand that, when hidden, a Hideaway knife or any small knife is very hard/impossible to see.

But I was talking about it worn as a neck knife. Not hidden under a collar, or behind a badge.

Also, concealing a fixed blade isn't legal everywhere.

I can carry any sized fixed blade, even double-edge ones, but I cannot conceal a fixed blade of any size.

My understanding, though I could be wrong, is that the topic poster is in a similar circumstance. He said he wanted the knife to be a little less noticable than a big knife dangling from his belt (as a horizontal sheath blends in with the belt a little better), but never said he wanted to conceal it.
 
Hello,
Not so much of a problem with a beer muscle, but its nice to not get poked in the back with a knife. I've had a Graham razel for a few years and thats done the job.
I've also carried a Bark river mini Slither for a few months, and a Sibert Flash + a Branton/brend boot knife. I usually have the Silther or Flash hanging off some paracord into a front pocket Kydex seaths, the knives are small enough to fit without any trouble.

Patrick
 
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