Gaurdians carry methods

[Gaurdian_A1]

Well, ive had a few people ask for more details on some of my carry methods for my knives, so i figured i would post some pictures and information on how and why i carry some of my ESEE knives the way that i do.

I will start with my ESEE 6/Voodoo tactical drop leg system.

The knife is carried here on the drop leg because it is very easy to access and i can always reach it, with either hand...the dropleg holds a sheet of 10'X10' sheet of poly for building quick water/snow/windproof shelters, along with a firesteel and a cube of wet tinder...if i lost everything but my drop leg system, i would be alright for a night or two.The knife is secured to the sheath VIA molle back sheath and paracord.

Some of the things i dont like about carrying the knife there is that it tends to get caught on branches in thick bush, but if you use the flap on the molle sheath system to cover the knife there isnt an issue...It can also be subject to damage when in a prone postition or crawling on your stomach, unless you adjust it so that its not in the dirt, but rather turned more directly to your back.

pics.

the system

Where the knife should sit on your leg

It sits so perfectly that i just drop my hand and the knife is RIGHT there.

on one knee, right hand access.

on one knee, left hand access

ESEE 5 and scout carry method on Voodoo tactical belt.:thumbup:

I love this carry method because the knife is totally out of your way, no matter what you're doing, you can run, jump, roll around, dive into a river, climb a cliff face, no matter what that knife is secure..Plus you can mount your survival kit or other items on the belt as well..You need to practice some repetition drills so that you can find the sheath with the knife with only one hand, but once you have that down, scout carry is one of the best ways to carry a knife of this size.I attached the sheath to the belt with a series of knots and some lashing..but its tightly secured to the belt..no issues...molle locks didnt fit the kydex sheath for this style of carry.

The only real downside to this method of carry is missing the sheath and cutting yourself, your clothing or the belt...or all of the previously mentioned..at the same time...practice practice practice!

pics.

the rig.

the rig on me, small of your back is perfect.

easy, simple, fast access

Junglas, baldric style carry method.

I love carrying my JUNGLAS this way..its a big knife..one i wouldnt ever want on my belt..so i braided some paracord and came up with a way to carry my knife that was comfortable...i can also wear the knife in the middle of my back, with easy access just behind my head..my tac vest and backpack fit overtop without issue and it is still comfortable to carry and easily accessed...I can carry it baldric style if i want to..its especially nice if you are useing the knife all the time to carry it that way rather than in the middle of your back.

Not many issues with this carry method either, you just have to set the system up to fit you and once it fits you, you'll really like it. It gives you alot of un resricted movement while carrying a large knife.:thumbup:

pics.

The system

Set up for overhead access.

Simple access.

baldric style.

Anyway, these are my preferred carry methods for these knives...i'm sure all of you have different or similar ways, but i thought i would post my thoughts and some pictures to see what you all thought.

hope you enjoyed the read.

-Gaurdian.

 

[guntram]

thanks for this. i thought you might have missed my question in the other thread. are you worried about losing the 5 at all? i know you can adjust the kydex for better retention, but i'd hate to reach for it and it not be there.

seriously... not trying to be funny. i read that the hedgehog leather dude lost a tracker in the woods and didn't know until he reached for it.

 

[Tyrkon Lawson]

Great ideas. I'm taking notes.:thumbup:

 

[Gaurdian_A1]

thanks for this. i thought you might have missed my question in the other thread. are you worried about losing the 5 at all? i know you can adjust the kydex for better retention, but i'd hate to reach for it and it not be there.

seriously... not trying to be funny. i read that the hedgehog leather dude lost a tracker in the woods and didn't know until he reached for it.

The kydex on the ESEE 5 sheath "clicks" when the knife is all the way in. through testing, the only way that knife could fall out is if you lose the retention screw..not to say nothing is impossible but its unlikely as opposed to say a leather sheath which retains knives through friction...the ESEE sheath acts as if its mechanical...and in a way it is.

its definetley something to consider though, there is a possibility that the operator could screw up putting the knife back in the sheath...and how would one notice if your retention screw fell out? preventative measures like locktite helps but still.You bring up a valid point! But if you really get in the habbit of doing gear checks, like say after you climb a steep hill, or travel through some thick brush, stop afterwards and check for your firesteel, compass..etc..anything that would be your pockets or on your person and especially your knife, its alot hard to lose it and if you DO happen to lose your knife and you know you had it when you did your last gear check and that your last gear check was just a few hundred yards ago, you have narrowed your search down immensly....whenever i am out in the bush i am constantly checking my blade.

"Have your knife, Save your life,Lose your knife,Lose your life"

thats what i was taught.

-G1

 

[guntram]

good call... i'm always checking my pockets and my gear. i could see my mind wandering and forgetting here and there, but with a 5 on my back, i feel like i would be constantly reaching back to fondle it. no homo.

 

[tango alfa sierra]

It looks like the hood of your parka is scary close to the edge of your blade in a couple of your 'rear view' pics. That could be an expensive glitch

 

[BenchmadeBoy]

The kydex on the ESEE 5 sheath "clicks" when the knife is all the way in. through testing, the only way that knife could fall out is if you lose the retention screw..not to say nothing is impossible but its unlikely as opposed to say a leather sheath which retains knives through friction...the ESEE sheath acts as if its mechanical...and in a way it is.

its definetley something to consider though, there is a possibility that the operator could screw up putting the knife back in the sheath...and how would one notice if your retention screw fell out? preventative measures like locktite helps but still.You bring up a valid point! But if you really get in the habbit of doing gear checks, like say after you climb a steep hill, or travel through some thick brush, stop afterwards and check for your firesteel, compass..etc..anything that would be your pockets or on your person and especially your knife, its alot hard to lose it and if you DO happen to lose your knife and you know you had it when you did your last gear check and that your last gear check was just a few hundred yards ago, you have narrowed your search down immensly....whenever i am out in the bush i am constantly checking my blade.

"Have your knife, Save your life,Lose your knife,Lose your life"

thats what i was taught.

-G1

Some good advice here. It is essential to check your basic gear on regular basis. It should be a reflex after a while. Another reason I'm not a fan of hanging stuff off my pack. Too much potential for snags or having something pulled off.

 

[ubet]

If I can give a suggestion, one the 5, how you have it attached, I might suggest burning those ends and mating them to the rest of the cord, so it will help them not come undone.

 

[Gaurdian_A1]

If I can give a suggestion, one the 5, how you have it attached, I might suggest burning those ends and mating them to the rest of the cord, so it will help them not come undone.

absolutely good idea my friend!:thumbup: