Ideal Fixed-Blade Carry

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Bugs3x:
There are 2 more knives you might take a look at: Camillus' version of Darrell Ralph's Arcangel,</font>
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Did you mean the ArcLite? I am very pleased with mine...to the point where I've bought another few to give as presents.

--Bob Q
 
I suggest the Dozier Arkansas Toothpick,or the Camillus CQBII, with the Nimravus Cub and Busse Basic 3 fine choices also.

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Neil Blackwood's knives are always a good choice.
If you are looking for a tactical, and that's the sense I got, the two best carries for that purpose that I know are almost anything by Al Polkowski and Bud Nealy. These knives just about disappear when you wear them, they are that comfortable.There is a range to suit intended use and preference but my favourites from Al are the Scorpion and from Nealy, the Pesh Kabz. The Nealy's are smaller knives but his multiple carry system is the best I've seen. Greg Lightfoot and Brian Tighe also do superb things.
I appreciate that these customs cost a bit more than production, but they are worth it IMHO
 
I'm with Phil on this one. I frequently carry a Livesay 3" drop point with desert ironwood handles in the open in a horizontal belt sheath made of kydex. I almost always get comments on it

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I would highly rek'mnd looking at Newt Livesay's neck knives. They also make GREAT small utility knives.


Steve in NYC

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by HJK:
If you are looking for a tactical, and that's the sense I got, the two best carries for that purpose that I know are almost anything by Al Polkowski and Bud Nealy. These knives just about disappear when you wear them, they are that comfortable.There is a range to suit intended use and preference but my favourites from Al are the Scorpion.....I appreciate that these customs cost a bit more than production, but they are worth it IMHO</font>
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I have a 3 7/8" single edged fixed blade (to stay within the law) from Al. It is excellent, and easy to carry discreetly. Most folks like it a lot.

Sure you know this, but training, including mindset, is very important.

Alan

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I second the Dozier and the CQB2. Even though I've got the CQB1, the CQB2 would be a nice size. Unfortunately, I can't carry my Dozier concealed, and the sheeple (and LEO's) around here think I'm some sort of freak if I carry it openly. Too bad; it's a wonderful blade and sheath for everyday carry.

gm
 
A Dozier New York Special is what I carry daily here in Massachusetts:

http://www.4knives.net/dozier/dk-nys.html

Carry is important to me also. Mr. Dozier made four sheaths for me; neck, shoulder (like the one pictured in the above AG Russell site) and two Inside Waist Band (IWB). The second IWB is an identical back up, since I like it so much. The only one I really use is the IWB. He calls the IWB "Sheath E" on his website. The IWB is, at least for mine, worn in back under my kidney.

The New York Special is an exclusive to AG Russell but Mr. Russell doesn't sell the IWB Dozier sheath. Therefore if the New York Special with the IWB sheath interests you I suggest you call the Doziers at 1-888-823-0023.

Mr. Dozier is a master sheath maker. My IWB cants out at a 45 degree angle, ie the blade tip points down toward my spine, while the handle points up towards my side. It can't be seen from the front. Not much can be seen from the side. From the back 3" sticks up from inside the waistband of the pants on a 45 degree angle.

Email me if this is a possibility for you because I had other modifications made.

bug



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Check out the Bob Dozier thread on the 'Reviews' forum... I have two of his, that's how much I like them.
Russel Easler is a great 'bang for the buck' maker too. You can see some of his wares at
Knifeart.com
Livesay's US Marshall is a little bigger and also a winner...
Good luck, the search is more than half of the fun
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Double tap...Sorry.

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There have been many really good suggestions already...Dozier, Lightfoot, Polkowski, Nealy, etc...as for me, I'll just say that my Livesay knives are frequent street companions--and that the US Marshal is an amazing knife...
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Good luck in your search!

~bayani~
 
Another vote for Bob Dozier's knives here! And, if sweat and other moisture is a problem, them maybe you should look into a Talonite bladed knife. A couple of excellent makers are using Talonite:
* Rob Simonich
* Trace Rinaldi
* Neil BLackwood
* Tom Mayo

AJ
 
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