Flack Jack Friendly Fire

Slayer_Slaine

Slayer_Slaine

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I'm a big fan of the flack jack and have been giving it a fair bit of use however I have noticed one aspect of the design which doesnt quite agree with me. When wearing it hip or appendix carry the rear spike/skull crusher has a nasty habit of catching me in the ribs when im either doing a bit of a bend over or even when running or jumping. I was curious if anyone else notices this issue with busse models featuring spikes.

I love the look and i dont doubt its effectiveness but ive bashed myself a couple times with it and cringe at the idea of ever falling over whilst wearing the knife. I'm considering having a go at removing the spike all together because of this but am torn because i do love the look of the knife as is.

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RobStanley said:
Sounds like you need a lower riding sheath ie: the belt loop is at the height of the handle. Sweet blade mate :)
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Yeah rob you might be right. Ive always favoured a higher sheath just for the fact its easier to conceal with a jacket but i suppose if im gonna keep the spike ill have to make the sacrifice.

Ive never been a fan of horizontal carry but i might try and figure out how to have the sheath sitting diagonal rather than vertical with the pommel pointing forward, reckon thatd stop it jabbing and be handy for a quick reverse grip draw.

Thanks for the tips fellas
 
Horizontal cross draw carry and/or the sheaths is able to be used at a 45 degree angle.
 
This is why I made my sheath at this ride height :-)
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Smaller blades I make sheaths with a higher ride height. But those with pointy pommel I’ve been making them handle length


Great knife and so light for its size :-)
 
I have a sheath similar to the one duramax duramax made. The ride height is low enough not to "bite" into my side. I'd look at a different sheath or modify the ride height of yours.
 
You could also look into a nice drop setup from David at Buy Brown kydex. He made me one out of this rubber like stuff, it works great !! :-)
 
A member of our SAR team had a NMSFNO that he liked and despite having a drop sheath, noticed blood all over his gear about half way through a call. Turns it the point had caught his arm while he was working and cut him just enough.

Personally, I see no value in a pommel spike on a working blade and much prefer a hammering surface. My vote is to grind that sucker off.
 
If it was me, I'd just grind the point off and round it off.

I dont like pointy pummels anyways. I often use them for rent stakes or other similar uses and a point pommel is pokey.
 
duramax said:
You could also look into a nice drop setup from David at Buy Brown kydex. He made me one out of this rubber like stuff, it works great !! :)
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There is that as well :)

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/ringed-dangler.1542455/

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/rubber-kydex-drop-down.1155214/


co556guy said:
If it was me, I'd just grind the point off and round it off.

I dont like pointy pummels anyways. I often use them for rent stakes or other similar uses and a point pommel is pokey.
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I feel the same way :)

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Tried diagonal carry and while it did completely remedy the rib contact and made for a very nice draw angle it makes the handle get in the way of my arm big time if i ever ran with the knife.

Tried putting it on my back diagonal too and that worked nice but means i cant carry a pack with it.

Looks like the spike is gonna have to go.
 
Thats why I did not go for the Spikey Burp. Anything with a pointy end I would attach to a backpack. My Park Rangers, and Hog Badger are the ones I like to carry in a horizontal crossdraw.
 
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