Fixed blade in pocket, is it a bad idea ?

Fixed blade loose in pocket? Yes, that's very unsafe. Fixed blade in properly fitting sheath in pocket? Nah, I've done it many times without issue. Carrying a knife in the coin pocket, though, adds a unique potential issue, in that the knife could be bent if you bend over wrong, and for a rotund guy like myself a knife being carried like that would leave the handle poking me in the side fat all day long, but if it doesn't get you like that and you are always aware of it being where it is, more power to you for finding a use for the coin pocket.
 
I have liked the horizontal sheaths that I have seen Horsewright (forum name) has made, actually wears them when working on his ranch, horse events.
 
Roselli sheaths are made of cheap, thin leather with slots instead of belt loops, but they have an excellent plastic insert. I use the sheaths as a pattern to make better ones of thicker leather with belt loops or danglers, and retain the plastic insert.
 
I would not carry in that way, even if the knife is very light. There is a risk of having it leverage itself out of the pocket or sheath, with so much of it exposed.

Juha Perttula said:
I live in Finland and we can freely carry knives as long as the purpose is not to use the knife as a weapon. In practice it means that we should not go into bar with a knife and drink heavily. Open carry in public places may disturb other people; therefore, pocket carry is often preferred in Finland.
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Please do not give legal interpretations that can be taken as advice, especially if they are incorrect. (Even if there may not be many Finns or people that are going to visit Finland on this forum.) Being in possession of any blade in public is illegal per the public order act, unless having them is "necessary". Needing them for a work assignment is a specific example given. You will have to make your argument to the police, if you somehow get into that situation. And they will have varying views depending on officer, situation and the item in question. One police patrol told me they look the other way if it's a multitool. This is pure interpretation on their part. Of course you'll probably never get caught if you act smart. And all this said, I carry a small knife too, but I do so knowing that it can be considered illegal if circumstances don't go my way. We all weigh the risks for ourselves, but be informed about it. This is not a recommendation to carry.
 
Very confused why anyone would want to stuff a 7 inch piece of steel in their pocket

They must not be very active

Why with so many horizontal sheath options these days would this even be a consideration
 
A good friend of mine made me a front right pocket sheath. The sheath is the size and shape of the pocket, so it is secure and does not shift. The part that holds the knife is sewn on to that pocket shaped piece of leather, so far working well, and it is also for an older puukko. John
PS: Nice looking 100 year old puukko. A good photo for folks who wonder if a wooden handle will last.
 
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Athos said:
I would not carry in that way, even if the knife is very light. There is a risk of having it leverage itself out of the pocket or sheath, with so much of it exposed.


Please do not give legal interpretations that can be taken as advice, especially if they are incorrect. (Even if there may not be many Finns or people that are going to visit Finland on this forum.) Being in possession of any blade in public is illegal per the public order act, unless having them is "necessary". Needing them for a work assignment is a specific example given. You will have to make your argument to the police, if you somehow get into that situation. And they will have varying views depending on officer, situation and the item in question. One police patrol told me they look the other way if it's a multitool. This is pure interpretation on their part. Of course you'll probably never get caught if you act smart. And all this said, I carry a small knife too, but I do so knowing that it can be considered illegal if circumstances don't go my way. We all weigh the risks for ourselves, but be informed about it. This is not a recommendation to carry.
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You are right, I should not give legal advice, I am not lawyer. Let's say, I have never heard any problems with responsibly knife carry in Finland, but I know a man who belt carry a Leatherman and went into a bar, and police took his multitool away. Drunken man and any kind of sharp blade is bad combination.
 
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