Hello and a question

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Hello all
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I am a newbie here, as I only found this forum a couple of weeks ago. Long time firearms enthusiast, but have never been into knives...until now. Decided I needed to upgrade my hunting knife and started searching, hence my arrival. I have really enjoyed reading all the posts here and gaining some knowledge.

In this short time I have gone nuts (I usually over indulge in any of my interests) and now have a BM720, CR MK VI, Mountaineer 1 and ordered a small Seb!

Now my question for you. What do you of fixed blades and horse riding? There is aways the possibilty of a spill or rollver, especially in the country I ride/hunt in. Are well made sheaths (like those with the Chris Reeve OPL) pretty much "blade proof" in the event of a high impact event? Most people I talk to (and ride with) stay with folders for this reason, but wanted your input.

Thank you!

 
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While not being a horseman, I would trust most of the sheaths being supplied with the quality knives. I think I would worry more about the fall than the possibility of the knife cutting me. I think most go with folders to keep them out of the way rather than the danger.

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I haven't tried carrying a fixed blade while I ride, but I spend several hours in the saddle everyday ( I train horses) and have put some thought into it. I doubt that you'd really get into trouble with a well designed sheath that has some sort of stop at the handle to keep the blade from sliding in to far and cutting through the bottom of the sheath. I'd just be careful how I carry the knife while I'm riding. A horizontal rig across the back of your belt wouldn't be the handiest for resheathing the knife, but it would keep it out of your way in the saddle.Just make sure your not carrying it in a way that would put the point into contact with you. I don't think it would really matter if you landed on the knife flat.
Another thought is to order an extra sheath. Keep one on your belt and tie one onto your saddle. At least with my saddle theres plenty of room to tie one on behind the seat with out it getting in my way or bothering the horse. While your riding you can keep it on the saddle then move it to your belt when you get off. I'd carry a folder as a backup in case I were to get tossed and not be able to catch the horse right away. But it would probably work out pretty good.

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I'd be wary of carrying anything in the small of the back. In the event of being thrown, falling on it could lead to even more serious back injury. I'd be more inclined to stick with a good one-hand opening folder (or two) such as a Spyderco clipped to my pocket.

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I'd tend to agree with Matt, saddle that blade. No different that your favorite long gun.

Brandon

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I wouldn't worry with a heavy weight sheath. I'd give more thought to comfort as an issue. I'd particularly want it to not get in the way when mounting. I also don't want the handle of the knife to hit my lower ribs in a fall. I'd lean towards low-riding sheaths.
 
I thought all you horse riders carried a folding hoof knife; you know, the one with a hoof pick and a blade?

While I am sure that an expert horseman would have no problems with sheathing a knife on a saddle, a neophyte like me cannot but help imagining a scenario where an unexpected departure from the horse leaves me without both a knife AND a rife!
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Walt
 
Thanks for the responses and warm welcome
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Sounds like the Sebenza will go riding with me. I'll have more questions to throw at you soon!
 
JKS,

Matt Shade said:

"Another thought is to order an extra sheath. Keep one on your belt and tie one onto your saddle. At least with my saddle theres plenty of room to tie one on behind the seat with out it getting in my way or bothering the horse. While your riding you can keep it on the saddle then move it to your belt when you get off. I'd carry a folder as a backup in case I were to get tossed and not be able to catch the horse right away."

I don't think you will get better advise than this. IMHO that is the way to do it.


[This message has been edited by TheMartialWay (edited 06-22-2000).]
 
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