How is the RussLock for pants pocket carry?

[Smaug]

I'm thinking of buying one, but it looks like the thumb lever would always be poking, either in the thigh or through the pocket liner.

Also, how are they, size-wise?

 

[Grateful]

I have pocket carried mine while wearing jeans with no troubles.
Jim

 

[Peter Parker]

When I got mine I was into peanuts back then and didn't like bigger traditionals so I ordered mine with a small sheath. Around this same time I started carrying stockmans the same size so I started dropping my RL in the pocket like my stockman and it carried just as good.

 

[nmcbride]

Mine always carried well in the pocket

 

[STDK]

I dont own one but the only complaint I ever heard was that it would pull whatever else you had in your pocket out with it. The end would act as a hook. I dont know if thats true, just what I heard.

 

[zippofan]

Haven't carried my RL in my pocket yet, only a small belt pouch. I'll have to give it a try and see.

 

[coop1957]

I carried a Russlock for a while. The problem was not the poking but more of pocket fuzz gunking up the pivot area.

 

[Tripton]

I carry a Russlock once in a while and don't really notice a difference in the pocket.

 

[Flying Guillotine]

Thanks for asking this question, the russlock is kind of an odd bird for some of us who are unfamiliar with them. I've been curious, too.

 

[glocktenman]

I've been carying my first for a little time now and have had no problems in jeans or cargo shorts front pockets.

 

[Big Barn]

The Russlock is my normal EDC. I've no issue with it. However, I like the spear point blade over the clip.

 

[Nixelplix]

The Russlock is the knife that brought me back to traditional knives after an extended break from them. The fact that was a traditional with one hand opening appealed to me. I carried it for several years. I liked to keep it in my watch pocket most of the time, sort of canted to the side with the lever up. It's a great knife in my opinion, and feels more comfortable in the hand than it appears it would. I'd still be carrying it, but I'm a little more interested in multiple-bladed traditional knives now.

 

[Smaug]

Thanks for all the feedback, fellas. I just ordered one today, along with a Case peanut that you all seem to love so well.

I like the carbon steel of my Old Timer so much, I opted for the chrome vanadium for these.

 

[berzerker]

Never a problem: I stitched up a small pouch sheath from some scrap leather. The pouch has a lanyard and a small extension on the back to stop the lever from digging into my pockets.

 

[LKJW]

I have one, but I can't get my pants inside it to save my life. (sorry)

 

[Smaug]

I just received the RussLock Friday. Wonderful little knife. I find it to be just big enough to allow a four-fingered grip. The one-handed opening is not fast, due to the strong backspring. I think the backspring is superfluous, since it is also a liner lock, but I guess it does ensure the knife won't start to come open in the pocket.

I think Case would be wise to fit it with a slightly weaker backspring. Thanks for the pix, NixelPix, the "in-the-hand" shot really helped put it into perspective.