Hey Python..
Not only would it be considered concealed in CA..
It would be considered concealed most Anywhere...
Out of the box,, you will find only a few knives that could be carried horizontal SOB..
The majority of them would have a factory Kydex sheath,, with probably a tek lok, or some other form of (Closed) belt loop... I say Closed because that would be the only way I would suggest carrying a fixed blade SOB..
You want ZERO chance of that sheath coming off and dropping somewhere where you don't want it to be dropped...
I see Alot of factory Bullshit systems out there, that are going to get people either hurt,, or in serious trouble should the belt system fail,, which some For sure will..
Your buck Strider, Solution wouldn't come with a sheath capable of doing this,, however I can surely make you one...
I personally don't advocate SOB carry,, and will try to steer customers away from it,, but if thats what they want,, thats what they get...
The reason I would steer a custom away from it,,and suggest a more traditional way of concealed carry,such as IWB is because,, it's uncomfortable, not practical in most situations,, hard to sheath and draw in certain circumstances,, and just down right dangerous way of carrying a knife,, Especially if Self Defense is your key reason to conceal..
You simply loose control of you knife..
Seated,, it's Very uncomfortable,,especially with that beast...
you get into a scuffle, and need quick access to it,, two things are going to happen if you end up on the ground..
You are on your back,, bad guy is on top. your knife is underneath you,, flip it over,, your on your stomach,,bad guy is on top.. He's got access to your knife,, now putting you in the position of having to not only defend yourself,, but defend your knife....
Same thing goes for Cross draw,,where the knife is above say your left front pocket..
Bad position to have a knife in where someone can simply reach out,, draw the knife,,now you are facing your own knife...
A better way if you want to cross draw would be to carry what I call BBC or Belt buckle Carry..
Right up front, mid line tight to the body.... This needs a specific sheath to carry in any horizontal fashion.
Even if the cordura sheath is geared up for horizontal carry with loops,, I wouldn't try it Period..Dangerous!
What are you trying to accomplish carrying SOB ??
Not trying to poke at you,, just trying to figure out your reasons for carrying this way...
Why not something more traditional like IWB,, which with this knife would be a Chore....
If you only want to hide it under a long shirt,, outside the pants,, I would say go with a high ride outside the pants sheath....
Again,, if it's something you for sure want,, it can Easily be made, however the OEM again,, won't cut it...
Drop me a note if you have any questions..
ttyle
Eric
O/ST
