Knife carry when wearing an overnight pack?

Sharp Eye

Sharp Eye

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Someone on another forum said,"I always have one of my fixed blades on my person just in case I loose my pack."
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This sounds like a good idea to me.
If I have to drop my pack to run and help a buddy or if I am resting with my pack off, I still want to have my knife with me and quickly available.
How do people carry a fixed blade on their person when they are wearing an overnight pack?
In particular, I am thinking of a fixed blade with a 3-5" blade.
 
Hi Sharp Eye.

One option is to use a "drop leg" attachment on your sheath. This will lower your sheath so it doesn't interfere with your pack's hip belt. Here are a couple pics from my "Rat Pack" thread.

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Of course, you'll have to contend with the fear factor from the "sheeple" you encounter and the mall ninja comments from those that think you're playing the tactical wannabe. :D

-- FLIX
 
I'm usually also carrying a good folder in my pocket, which becomes very easily accessible when I drop the pack. It's usually not too difficult to get a knife out of my pocket with the pack on, either.
 
Lately I've just been keeping a folder on me and a f/b in my bag this way I always have a blade and can keep everything sheeple friendly. When I do carry a f/b on my person I usually do it around the neck mors korchanski style.
 
FLIX said:
Hi Sharp Eye.

One option is to use a "drop leg" attachment on your sheath. This will lower your sheath so it doesn't interfere with your pack's hip belt. Here are a couple pics from my "Rat Pack" thread.

141293224_325kF-L.jpg

141274557_WSDai-L.jpg


Of course, you'll have to contend with the fear factor from the "sheeple" you encounter and the mall ninja comments from those that think you're playing the tactical wannabe. :D
-- FLIX
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Flix,
Is the drop leg attachment something that you bought or something that you made?
I'm not very handy with a sewing machine. If you made it, is there someone who sells something that I can use?
Ira
 
I make a kinda loop lanyard out of a piece of parachute cord, loop it around the belt on my hiking pants, and stick the knife and sheeth in my pocket.
 
Sharp Eye said:
Flix,
Is the drop leg attachment something that you bought or something that you made?
I'm not very handy with a sewing machine. If you made it, is there someone who sells something that I can use?
Ira
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I don't own a sewing machine but I sew a lot of webbing by hand. It is pretty easy to work with and very strong. Doing something like the thing in the picture shouldn't take more than an hour. You can also get rid of the Velcro for the belt loops and craft them just big enough for your widest belt. That should do the trick and speed up the making.

I will probable have to do something like that because even when I carry a daypack... I like to have a belt on it and somethimes the sheath gets in the way. Some knives ride higher than others... like BRKTs for example... and are a PITA to carry with a big pack.

Mikel
Mikel
 
sheath has a loop with a extention to lower the sheath.I've seen them with chain and leather extensions.The sheath then kind of "dangles" on your side:)
 
A lot of folks make danglers. They are pretty slick.

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Although not my favorite method, I usually do the Mors, neck style carry as well. But, when the pack comes off, it usually goes back on my belt right away.
 
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^^^^^
another rendition of the same idea.

Strapped to the calf is another idea, not the best by any means though. I prefer having "3 lines" of gear: 1st is on your person (belt, pockets, etc.) 2nd being a ligher pack or rig that can fit under your main pack or is easy to take off (fanny pack, camelback, LBE, etc.), and the 3rd being your large pack. Having the larger blade (fixed) on the 2nd line is how I do it with a large folder on the first. But there's no reason the fixed blade can't be on the first.
 
There are other factors aside from the sheeple problem. When you lash something on your leg, you're also adding weight to work against for every-other footstep. The further down you go, the more tiring it can become. It's also more ways for you to get caught up on something. These aren't contraindications, these are just thoughts/warnings.

I like a simple clip from the hardware store ($2):
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It will easily attach to your belt loop, or to a piece of cord wrapped around your belt.
 
RescueRiley said:
Lately I've just been keeping a folder on me and a f/b in my bag this way I always have a blade and can keep everything sheeple friendly. When I do carry a f/b on my person I usually do it around the neck mors korchanski style.
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+1 for this. I have my folder in my pocket at all times and I carry a Mora around my neck on a break-away cord. Right now I work in the Arctic, so I have multiple layers of clothing plus a pack when in the field. Around the neck is very handy and easily accessible. Really only works for lighter knives though.
 
RescueRiley said:
Lately I've just been keeping a folder on me and a f/b in my bag this way I always have a blade and can keep everything sheeple friendly. When I do carry a f/b on my person I usually do it around the neck mors korchanski style.
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Lately, my large FB has been lashed horizontally on the bottom of my fanny pack and I have my EDC folder in my pocket. I can't stand having anything on a cord around my neck, but that's just me. (I don't even like to put my compass lanyard around my neck!)

In assessing to potential for ditching my pack and being stuck with only that which is on my body, I may go back to the FB on my belt. Here in the Pacific NorthWet, having a FB to get to dry fuel and tinder can be critical. Although possible with a folder, I would hate to baton and chop with my folder when it is my only blade in an emergency situation. Maybe I'll look at an RC-4 or similar for belt carry.

-- FLIX
 
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