How do you carry small fixed blades?

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Hello, I havent been on this forum in what seems like forever. I have been respectively collecting knives since i could remember my mom letting me carry a knife. I have so many old folders, classics, from my dad, some blades barely even blades anymore because of them being sharpened over and over, over many years. I have a few kershaws, a few older gerbers, and I recently had an impulse buy at Meijer the other day. I just got paid, and havent bought a knife in a year or so (been edc'ing my benchmade monochrome). I found a Buck 472 fixed blade knife, shorter blade and handle than most fixed knives ive seen, but nice rubber handle (like the gerber gator series), and came with a nice sheath. Only thing I didnt like about it was the gut hook, but im sure i can find a use for it someday soon, and for under 30 bucks, i cant complain. So since i am now rambling, i want to get to my real question. I can legally carry a fixed blade in ohio, so I want to carry my new knife. Im a mechanic at a performance shop in Columbus, and I tried carrying it on my belt on the side, and it seems to get in the way. I would REALLY like to cary it on my ankle under my pants. Anyone know of an easy way to do this, or how do YOU carry your fixed blade knives? Here is a link to my knife: http://www.buckknives.com/catalog/detail/491/222

Thanks
Kirko
 
i carry fixed blades in belt sheaths only. whether concealed or in the open.

im not a fan of ankle holsters, but it should be easy enough to accomplish. obviously a sheath clipped to a boot is the simplest way.

if you are looking for something a bit fancier, try the following bfc members.

chuddybear or leatherman.

both are easy to contact and do absolutely top notch leather work.
 
kirko said:
... I would REALLY like to carry it on my ankle under my pants. ... Thanks Kirko
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Carrying your knife on your ankle under your pants or under your clothing anywhere else is almost certainly going to called "carrying a concealed weapon" by the cop that may one day find it on you. The result of that discovery doesn't sound to me like a pleasant way to spend the next few days while you wait to be arraigned, bailed out, and then spend a lot of time and money sorting out your now fouled up life. Many people who are not violent criminals carry concealed weapons without the proper licensing, but you better damn well be careful about it if you do and consider the consequences!
 
IF you want to carry a fixed blade, consider a little Canoe model from Bob Dozier. It comes with either a horizontal kydex shealth (very fast) or a neck sheath. Another knife that has interesting potential is the Spyderco Moran model which has an adjustable sheath for many angles from horizontal to vertical. It is a nice knife; moderately small and light. I like the Dozier sheath better. Do not carry a double edged knife (i.e. dagger). They are almost always illegal.

I don't know the knife laws in Ohio. You'll have to read the statutes. I believe you can link to them from the various knife forums.

I doubt a policeman would look kindly on any fixed blade knife that you are carrying in an urban environment. That's why they make folders. I would just carry a folder. There are many great folders that are pretty fast.
 
I carry my Charles May Fireant in my pocket. I have a couple of small FB's, that I use for pocket carry.
 
This is a good thread thank you:thumbup:

I'm wary of ankle carry (in addition to the suspicion around it if any copper wants to search you, unlikely in the work-place I know!) it's not so secure, things can drop off:eek:

I like to belt carry but it's disappointing that few companies offer horizontal sheathes for small fixed-blades. It's a horrible sensation to sit down in a car or on a seat and get a knife-handle bruising your ribs! Generally I prefer those sheathes that dangle from the belt puukko style for that reason.
 
You CAn always have a sheath custom made for the type of carry you prefer willgoy.
 
Not only is ankle carry less secure, it also makes the knife less accessible. I wouldn't ever keep a primary knife there, and since I usually only carry one knife at a time I've never bothered with the ankle.
I have a CRKT ABC (4" fixed blade) that I use for wildernessing and scuba diving. This knife comes with a sheath which (aside from being zytel) ranks among most well thought out I've ever seen. It allows the knife to be mounted almost wherever you want, with the tip facing almost any direction. When I'm diving it's tip-up on one of my BCD-straps, but when I'm in the bush my favorite spot is to carry it horizontally on my belt, right at the base of my spine.
This is among the better spots, I think. It isn't necessarily 'concealed' in this place, but nevertheless it's hardly obtrusive. It doesn't dangle or bounce, and it's not immediately visible from the front, so the average person is usually less alarmed by it. Some folk find it a source of discomfort when sitting down, but if you've got good posture that's not much of an issue. Along with all this, the knife is still *remarkably* easy to get at. I'm not sure if you consider your knife a tool or a defensive weapon or both, but regardless there's something to be said for a knife that can be brought to bear in the same time it takes to blink.
Hope my two cents were helpful.
 
Not only is ankle carry less secure, it also makes the knife less accessible. I wouldn't ever keep a primary knife there, and since I usually only carry one knife at a time I've never bothered with the ankle.
I have a CRKT ABC (4" fixed blade) that I use for wildernessing and scuba diving. This knife comes with a sheath which (aside from being zytel) ranks among most well thought out I've ever seen. It allows the knife to be mounted almost wherever you want, with the tip facing almost any direction. When I'm diving it's tip-up on one of my BCD-straps, but when I'm in the bush my favorite spot is to carry it horizontally on my belt, right at the base of my spine.
This is among the better spots, I think. It isn't necessarily 'concealed' in this place, but nevertheless it's hardly obtrusive. It doesn't dangle or bounce, and it's not immediately visible from the front, so the average person is usually less alarmed by it. Some folk find it a source of discomfort when sitting down, but if you've got good posture that's not much of an issue. Along with all this, the knife is still *remarkably* easy to get at. I'm not sure if you consider your knife a tool or a defensive weapon or both, but regardless there's something to be said for a knife that can be brought to bear in the same time it takes to blink.
Hope my two cents were helpful.
 
Don Cowles makes some really nice small fixed blades. They come with a pocket sheath with a clip and a strong magnet to help secure the knife:

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Makes a nice carry, very comfortable and easy to access the knife.
 
Becker Necker: skeletonized handle and Kydex sheath make it terrific for pocket carry; carabiner and cord hooked to belt or belt loop allows for rapid withdrawal and deployment:

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I have seen a few fixed blades that came with a back pocket sheath. I believe the woods walker from Russel is one of them. You could make or have someone make you one of those type of sheaths. I often carry small fixed blades in their sheaths in the inside pocket of my hunting vest. My survival kit is also in a hutning vest as the shot shell loops will hold small bottles and tubes with survival gear in them.
 
I carry my customs on my neck on my belt. Others, like my Hartsook, see neck and belt carry. Try leatherman on the forums.
 
I often carry a Bark River Mini Canadian (about 6" overall length) in a hip pocket sheath. The sheath is flat, wallet-shaped piece of leather with a slot to hold the knife and fits comfortable in a front or rear pocket.
 
Horozontal carry is something i havent thought of, and seems to be a great idea. Being under a dash, and being in and out of cars all the time it get in the way vertically on my belt.
 
Pocket carry much like a folder, Just need to be a 4" blade or less. I ordered a sheath from Chuddybear, and it;s excellent!
 
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