how do u carry your big knives?

I've got short arms so when I'm in all my gear (i'm in the Army) I carry my bowie knife (trailmaster) on my right side because it's too hard to reach across my body with all the gear on. But when I'm out for fun I'll carry my knife cross draw and tucked in my belt or on my left side because it's easier to mount my horse. I've not really ever needed the knife so big in for Army use but it helps intimidate people with out having to do anything. However, I've not found a more usefull knife for carrying in the woods at home.
 
Right handed, I carry a Cold Steel Master Hunter in a hi-ride Kydex sheath on my left side, usually with a shirt, sweater or jacket over it. I also prefer to carry a sidearm on the left side, in a holster or tucked into my belt. For some reason, I don't like anything interfering with my right hand or arm. On the other hand, if I'm carrying my Schrade Sharpfinger, I prefer that on the back of my right hip. Go figure.
 
hmm any of you guys seen the movie crocodile dundee?? i was just wondering what the carry method is called when he has the bowie on his back with the handle pointing down.??? looks like a nice way to carry my outcastD2

cheers
 
dont u notice its a bit harder to draw from the right side trout? i mean like pulling ur fixed blade out?
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Yep, it it a bit harder to pull it out, jca21. I s'pose I could try wearing it on the left side next time I'm out and see how that feels. I've worn it on the right side because I figured the minor inconvenience is less than the inconvenience and potential hazard of pulling the blade across my body each time I unsheath my knife.

As for the Crocodile Dundee carry method, I've wondered about it, myself. Although, the sheath material better be pretty tough because one jab through and the wearer is in a world of hurt... I prefer to not have the blade pointing up my spine at the back of my head and neck :eek: Just my own comfort level.
 
hahahaha nice trout nice.

yeah i have to admit it looks cool but its a bit sketchy although im sure drawing it from a kydex sheath wouldnt be to hard but putting it back up there'd be a tad bit of a challenge :D


cheers
 
The Crocodile Dundee carry has made me wonder. Sure the knife is easy to draw, but it looks like a real hassle to resheath.
 
Timely discussion, for me. I just obtained a Fallkniven A1 (6-3/8" blade) with the leather, ambidexterous dangler sheath. I'm right-handed and holster my sidearms on the right, so a big knife in a sheath would pretty much have to go on the left. I wore the A1 around the house last night, and it was a comfortable carry. (Hmmm... Forgot to try sitting in the car. I'll have to remedy that this evening.) Practiced drawing and re-sheathing several times. I can see it'll take some getting used to.
 
I cary a few big knives at one time or another.My D2 extreme in a spec-ops survival (identical to MBwirenut's).My tracker is in a dangler with a leg tie down.Or I have my USMC ka-bar in a horizontal back draw custom sheath.(pictured)It was kind of experimental for the maker.
 

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Love a big bowie. I've had aW49 Western Bowie for over 15years. I recently had it cusomized according to Bill Bagwell's article in Battle Blades. I also had a custom leather sheath made for it. I found that before and after the mods my favorite way to carry was either iwb, weak side or iwb small of the back. If that knife could talk:o

GregB
 
This is a good topic and to me has a degree of logic behind it. I ordered a CS Loredo and I am excited about implementing it into my edc battery. It is a big blade, but carries in a low profile manner inside the waistband. I am sure it will handle practically any chore I throw at it. If I find myself in need or caught in the middle of a catastrophe I would much rather have a big blade. Florida was hit with four hurricanes in one year! Try chopping trees blocking the roadways for emergency personnel or people trying to gain access/exit or survive the ordeal. I was a patrolman at that time working extended duty and spent a great deal off-duty time cutting down trees. Katrina can serve as another example last year. I definately like the idea of having the ability to strap a big blade on for low-pro carry. Take care and God Bless You all.
 
Hey Guys....

I like to carry my big blades in a Concealex/Kydex sheath, high ride,, and I'll tell you why...

Keep in mind this is my own personal opinion...

With any large knife,, if the knife isn't in a fairly stiff sheath,,with a stiff belt loop you will get bounce and flop when you walk..
to stop this from happening,, you have to use a leg tie or thong..

This even gets worse when you have a drop leg sheath with a rather tight fitting or friction fitting sheath.. The knife can't be drawn with one hand unless a leg thong is used, or the sheath rides up as the knife is drawn...

With a high ride Concealex sheath that is tight on the belt, and tight to the body,, it does take a little getting use to,, however, I believe the ease of draw, and the fact that it is tight to the body, and snags on things less are a bonus.

When backpacking it can become a little bit of a problem, especially if you need frequent access to the knife, however this can be solved by strapping it down....

I use to carry drop legs way back when,, but found the leg thong to cumbersome, always came undone and it irritated my leg something Bad!!

Anyway,, just my opinion..

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
Knives big or small are an off-side carry while the primary weapon or firearm is on the strong-side.tom.
 
i think i'll try the croc dundee carry later this week when im out hiking.

should make an interesting review.
 
If you have a pack with a slot beneath a pocket sometimes you can just slide the knife through behind the side pocket.
Alternatively you could buy a couple of webbing straps and lash it on. A sheath with lashing slots helps much in this case.
PMZ

EDIT: Sorry, I replied on the wrong page. This was in answer to the guy who wanted to know good ways to lash a large fixed-blade to a pack.

EDIT2: Chute cord works great also, especially if you have D-rings.
 
I don't normally carry my big knives anywhere in public, just in the bush. On the rare occasions I do (just to be a rebel) I make sure they're concealed, however I don't have a shoulder rig or boots that lend themselves to hiding knives so I generally don't risk it.
I always carry a folder in my right BDU pocket (pants). Not huge.....but not midget sized either. Maybe a three and a half to four-inch blade depending on the knife. A couple of them have four and a half-inchers but I usually stick to midsize one-hand openers like Gerbers, Bucks, CRKTs, or just a cheap Kmart knife:) They're selling some pretty passable generic knives at Kmart nowadays. Most of them used to be crap, but mine has lasted me through a year of heavy use. It's called an "Outdoor Life" folder. Pretty sweet spearpoint with a flipper.
PMZ
 
Coldwood said:
Right handed, I carry a Cold Steel Master Hunter in a hi-ride Kydex sheath on my left side, usually with a shirt, sweater or jacket over it. I also prefer to carry a sidearm on the left side, in a holster or tucked into my belt. For some reason, I don't like anything interfering with my right hand or arm. On the other hand, if I'm carrying my Schrade Sharpfinger, I prefer that on the back of my right hip. Go figure.
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I know what you mean about not wanting to carry anything with your right hand. Same here. I wonder why?
Survival instincts, I guess. Like to keep that knife-arm free eh?
PMZ
PS--About the Croc Dundee carry....I would do it if I were wearing body armor, but only if:) Too much chance of skewering your own spine.
 
stonyman said:
This is a good topic and to me has a degree of logic behind it. I ordered a CS Loredo and I am excited about implementing it into my edc battery. It is a big blade, but carries in a low profile manner inside the waistband. I am sure it will handle practically any chore I throw at it. If I find myself in need or caught in the middle of a catastrophe I would much rather have a big blade. Florida was hit with four hurricanes in one year! Try chopping trees blocking the roadways for emergency personnel or people trying to gain access/exit or survive the ordeal. I was a patrolman at that time working extended duty and spent a great deal off-duty time cutting down trees. Katrina can serve as another example last year. I definately like the idea of having the ability to strap a big blade on for low-pro carry. Take care and God Bless You all.
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I'm not an LEO but in my SUV I carry a nylon tow strap, a hand operated "come along", a hatchet, and a medium axe (plus jumper cables and misc. tools, gas can, water, energy bars and a blanket). I'm surprised you do not carry similar items in your situation (no offense meant). While a bowie is nice it still won't clear trees for the roadway unless they are very small. In a storm, it's the big trees that fall down because the small ones are still very bendable and do not provide as much surface to the wind. They need to be pulled out of the way or cut with an axe (or chainsaw). A bowie is a good backup but I'd consider carrying some (or all) of the items I mentioned.

Regards and good luck,
Gary
 
i carry my mistress in a left handed swivel style sheath on my right side. it lets me tilt the knife forward then draw it out with a reversed grip.
 
How about options in the carrying of large folders? I love large folders but find it hard to get my hand in my pocket to get change or keys. Some of the very large ones get pushed completely out of my pocket when I sit down or squat. For some of them, I've turned to custom make "friction" sheaths. Below are for the Spyderco Manix and the Benchmade Ruckus. I love them.

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3751148

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3714631

Regards
 
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