Gym shorts and knives

I was asking about carrying at the gym, but mostly about while wearing gym shorts. I have found that when I don't think I need a knife I'll often find a use for one.

There's some really good posts in here! Thanks for all the replies. The dragon fly seems like an even better option than what I'm doing now. I love that neck sheath for it. I've never seen that before.

I don't take a gym bag in when I go. Everything I bring in is on my person.

None of the comments have offended me, I welcome all the input! I know a guy who keeps a gun in a belly hand while he works out. Too much for me but others think a knife in the gym is too much. To each their own!
 
Self defense in the gym is far from the reason I carry a knife in the gym. Hell, self defense isn't the main reason I carry a knife. I carry a knife as a tool to cut things first and for most.

Figuring out how to carry a knife when other folks won't is what makes me a knife nut. I carry a pacific salt, the large blacked out one. It goes everywhere with me when I am doing active stuff or in the water. Gym, basketball, soccer, pool, water skiing, beach, river, or lake. It is also a great vacation knife as those generally involve water at some point. I usually clip it to my pocket but some times iwb. Never had a problem with it. And it is big enough to easily cut a sandwich, burrito, or wrapp in half.
 
craytab said:
Self defense in the gym is far from the reason I carry a knife in the gym. Hell, self defense isn't the main reason I carry a knife. I carry a knife as a tool to cut things first and for most.

Figuring out how to carry a knife when other folks won't is what makes me a knife nut. I carry a pacific salt, the large blacked out one. It goes everywhere with me when I am doing active stuff or in the water. Gym, basketball, soccer, pool, water skiing, beach, river, or lake. It is also a great vacation knife as those generally involve water at some point. I usually clip it to my pocket but some times iwb. Never had a problem with it. And it is big enough to easily cut a sandwich, burrito, or wrapp in half.
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I agree. Although I'm an amateur knife nut compared to everyone on here. Self defense is one of the last reasons I carry a knife. But it's on the list because I'd rather have one than not!
 
When on my Pijamas or Swimsuit I love carrying my Pacific Salt. You really forget it's there, until you need it (only once, it was at the swimming pool and we had a party going on. Dozens of cups, plates and plastic stuff to cut and open. Proved very useful)

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So I guess it could be used while wearing Gym shorts with equal results. I'd say give them a try! And yeah, H1 is truly magical when dealing with sweat, salt water etc.
 
firefighterguy said:
I always carry a knife. One of the harder places/attire is gym shorts. The clip hanging off the pocket looks terrible. I've been carrying my delica inside the waistband and it works really well. What do you guys carry with gym shorts?
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I wouldn't wear gym shorts outside of a gym, so I can't comment on the knife choice meets fashion statement. Nor will I comment on the knife as self-defense option ( effective but VERY close range!!!).

BUT, if the problem is leaving valuables in a locker is the issue, I am a locksport participant. I doubt locker thieves use bolt cutters, but I do know what I would look out for. A quick crash course on the vulnerabilities of locks most people use at a gym.

Don't consider any lock that doesn't use a double ball mechanism (shimming is the usual means and double ball mechanism aren't vulenerable

1. Combination locks are convenient because you don't need a key. Unfortunately a single pawl lock is VERY easy to bypass. All you need is some scissors and aluminum can. I own manufactured shims and the coke can while not durable is actually thinner. Locks with rotating wheels like a suitcase are also easy to decode or even bypass. (LOOKING AT YOU MASTER 175!!!!). Double Ball latching mechanism is the way to go, with any lock but especially combos because they tend to

2) Some keyed locks are vulnerable to bypass from within. A small point is pushed pass the keyway and pulls the lock open from the inside.

3) Some keyed locks are VERY easy to pick. (I'm looking at you MASTER NO.1!!!!) The Master Magnums are actually faster to rake (a form of "picking") than they are to open with bolt cutters. I'm generally faster against Master No.1 locks than I am against dollar store locks (the discount store locks are harder to feel because some of the internals are plastic). Doesn't matter because they only use a handful of keyings

4) DON'T USE DISCOUNT 99 cent LOCKS. I know that sounds obvious, but the keys are stamped and only have maybe 5 patterns for a specific model of lock. For under 10 bucks you can get the keys for every one of those crappy locks in use in your town. In the past I've picked the lock and then handed an extra key from my kit, to show how useless the lock is

5) You get what you pay for. There is no unpickable key lock. But thieves don't use finesse on locks, they either bypass, break it or move on. Points one and two cover most of the bypass issues. Stay clear of Master No.1 locks and your pretty safe assuming you payout for a quality lock
 
As long as it weighs less than 8 ounces, I'm good at the gym.
Of course, I wear cargo pants and lift weights...if I ran and wore "gym shorts", a light FRN handle Spyderco might work.

I starting keeping my knives and wallet with my at the gym (a few years back) when they started having locker break-ins there.
The same thing happened a couple months back at the gym I'm at now; I don't want to have my best stuff stolen.

And if zombie Nazi sharnados hit the gym, I guess I'll be slightly more prepared than my fellow gym-goers. :D
 
nine4t4 said:
I doubt locker thieves use bolt cutters,
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They WERE using bolt cutters at the local gym a few months back.
Compact bolt cutters fit into a backpack easily...and everyone just about carries a backpack or gym bag when headed to the gym.
It doesn't take them long at all; theft is pretty freaking easy, which is why those lazy crooks do so rather than work.
 
nine4t4 said:
I wouldn't wear gym shorts outside of a gym, so I can't comment on the knife choice meets fashion statement. Nor will I comment on the knife as self-defense option ( effective but VERY close range!!!).

BUT, if the problem is leaving valuables in a locker is the issue, I am a locksport participant. I doubt locker thieves use bolt cutters, but I do know what I would look out for. A quick crash course on the vulnerabilities of locks most people use at a gym.

Don't consider any lock that doesn't use a double ball mechanism (shimming is the usual means and double ball mechanism aren't vulenerable

1. Combination locks are convenient because you don't need a key. Unfortunately a single pawl lock is VERY easy to bypass. All you need is some scissors and aluminum can. I own manufactured shims and the coke can while not durable is actually thinner. Locks with rotating wheels like a suitcase are also easy to decode or even bypass. (LOOKING AT YOU MASTER 175!!!!). Double Ball latching mechanism is the way to go, with any lock but especially combos because they tend to

2) Some keyed locks are vulnerable to bypass from within. A small point is pushed pass the keyway and pulls the lock open from the inside.

3) Some keyed locks are VERY easy to pick. (I'm looking at you MASTER NO.1!!!!) The Master Magnums are actually faster to rake (a form of "picking") than they are to open with bolt cutters. I'm generally faster against Master No.1 locks than I am against dollar store locks (the discount store locks are harder to feel because some of the internals are plastic). Doesn't matter because they only use a handful of keyings

4) DON'T USE DISCOUNT 99 cent LOCKS. I know that sounds obvious, but the keys are stamped and only have maybe 5 patterns for a specific model of lock. For under 10 bucks you can get the keys for every one of those crappy locks in use in your town. In the past I've picked the lock and then handed an extra key from my kit, to show how useless the lock is

5) You get what you pay for. There is no unpickable key lock. But thieves don't use finesse on locks, they either bypass, break it or move on. Points one and two cover most of the bypass issues. Stay clear of Master No.1 locks and your pretty safe assuming you payout for a quality lock
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If consistent locker theft is a problem at your gym you should find I different one. A quality establishment will not put up with such problems. And I think the point of this thread is to carry the knife in your gym shorts and not in your locker. But hey, I could be wrong....
 
A lot of the time I hike in gym shorts, and have most often carried an ESEE Izula clipped to the waistband using the clip attachment:

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It works great and you can barely tell the knife is on your waist. It would be nice if more small fixed blades had clips embedded into their sheaths.
 
MSP13 said:
Not sure what you think a forum is for. I made clear I meant no offense and then responded to OP's question. To insinuate that I am in any way suggesting taking people's knives or guns away is pure paranoid BS.
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That's not what I said. IMHO, it's no one's business why the OP wants a knife in the gym, if in fact he does. I didn't accuse you of wanting to take people's knives and guns away. I only said those are the type of questions people who do ask and the we, you included, shouldn't. If we're being honest most of us don't NEED to carry a knife. But that's our choice and we shouldn't have to justify it. The OP asked a question and we shouldn't judge his need or want. We should only offer help and advice. Sorry if I offended you. That was not my intent.
 
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