Knife sheath survival kit

There are some great ideas, thoughts, and applications in this thread.

I usually keep the fixed blade separate from the items I like to carry. One or two belt pouches are always on the console of whatever I'm driving with items I want to have. I put them on my belt and the weight is not noticed as much as it is when attached lower on the sheath or in my pockets.

I've posted these pictures in similar threads here recently.


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This is how I do it. Enough space for a basic 10 essentials, the smaller pouch holds a Silky saw, and I've since added a 5.11 pistol mag pouch that holds a signal flare.

For backcountry stuff, or just brush bustin I think this is one of the best ways to do it.

With larger items like maps and space blankets in pants or shirt pockets.

A layered approach to survival gear is the best way to do it.
 
Posted this before, but here's my Heavy Heart sheath with attached pouch:

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Have since retro-fitted the pouch with a single Fastex buckle instead of the snaps.
The layering of gear has always worked for me (so far *knock*knock*) with stuff in pockets and on belt, then the knife sheath, then an equipment pack/vest of sorts, and finally, if needed a backpack...

Really enjoying all the different ideas!

Cheers,
8
 
I made this pocket sheath to hold a firesteel and have a firesteel ranger banded to my rodan

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Here's my sheath based survival kit...a peanut lighter I keep on the neck strap of my puukko. The lighter has an O-ring so the fluid doesn't evaporate, and the string looks flimsy but it's 60lb test Spectra line. I also cary a match safe loaded with stormproof matches, but the little peanut lighter gets most of the fires lit. This is as much kit as I want attached to my knife.

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I have the Ka Bar JAB potbelly and the standard BIG ASS sheath that comes with it, which i really dont mind actually. Stuffed in the pocket I have my firesteel, cordage, fishing hooks and line, and a field sharpener. Nothing too elaborate but enough to build a fire, shelter and make traps, and fish(food,shelter,fire) all the basics covered, i've found that simple is great. Plus the Potbelly is IMO one of the best Fieldcraft knives around.
 
collecter said:
Nothing, thats what pockets and a pack are for.
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What ^ said.....

I think the kit sheaths are the coolest looking things - especially the leather ones. WOW they look great. However, i find the less cumbersome it is to use/access my knife (whether it's by less weight or minimal attachments that get caught on clothing/belts) the faster and easier i can both carry and deploy it - whatever the need.

The knife remains "just the knife" and not an entire "system". My fire-making kit is in a small 5x7" pouch and slips in and out of whatever pack i'm using. In fact, the same is true with my "possibilities" kit containing my Leatherman "Wave", extra fire-making supplies, compass, small flashlight(s), snare wire, Sharpies, etc. It's a little bulkier than my knife since it contain's more stuff, but keeps my knife relatively slim so it just slips in and out of my pack unless i'm carrying it 'baldric' style (my preference...).

I used to carry a Buckmaster on my LBE on active duty and it rode between my canteen and ammo pouch. It had the two pouches (one for the included compass and the other for mag. bar, lighter, snare wire). However, the sheath was large with the pouches on it, but was loud and 'clanky' with them removed so i kept them attached. Since then, i realized the benefit of a simple, easy-to-carry and deploy knife where my other kits were in their own accessory pouches.

It's good to remember that there are often many "right" ways to do things and to applaud creative, different approaches to do things.
 
I like making kits purely for fun, but don't carry my essentials in kits anymore. If your kit gets misplaced, lost, or stolen then you've got nothing.
 
Little late to the game, but here's my favorite set up using the sheath's hone pocket...


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I don't like that much weight hanging on a sheath, so I'll attach a fire steel at the most and it's never the only fire starting device on me. I use pockets, a man bag, and/or pack to hold other stuff.

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Here's a sheath pouch I just rigged up a while ago:

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Inside are water purification tablets and a water bag, spare set of contact lenses, space blanket, 2mm cord, Fenix EOD flashlight, Brunton keychain compass, and fire-making stuff (fatwood pieces, firesteel, firestraws, mini-Bic). I think it contains enough to at least make me feel like I'm well enough supplied to endure an unplanned night or two in the woods. ;-)

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
madams said:
Rock6, what brand is the black handled knife in your first picture.
Thanks
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Yeah Bigghoss answered correctly; it's a Martin Knives Bushcraft-Tactical. I have a few of their blades...top quality and they fit me perfectly.

ROCK6
 
Old thread but I love it lol. I have to admit I'm still a huge fan of these kits lol. I obviously have back ups because 1 is none and all that jazz so If I were to lose this knife kit off my belt somehow in my day pack I got a mora 510 ready to slide in and fill needed rolls. I think they are great though because if you get to base camp and want to go out and mess around but not carry your pack you still have most common items on you needed to survive if you got stranded out or something similar. here are a few pics of mine I just took. and I have to agree with rock6 Martin Knives BT is a great set up. I'm really digging mine.


Also a huge benefit is that most of them are very modular so you can pick and choose. If your just going and don't think you need anything simply unsnap and pull off. If you need it back on just put it right back on. set up and organize it how you want for the type of camping or hiking you will be doing for that day.




 
River-8 said:
Posted this before, but here's my Heavy Heart sheath with attached pouch:

FS2-Sheath-Contents.jpg


Have since retro-fitted the pouch with a single Fastex buckle instead of the snaps.
The layering of gear has always worked for me (so far *knock*knock*) with stuff in pockets and on belt, then the knife sheath, then an equipment pack/vest of sorts, and finally, if needed a backpack...

Really enjoying all the different ideas!

Cheers,
8
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Man, straight out of Mad Max :D :thumbup:
 
This has proven light and easy to carry. The maxped straps work well on a belt. I've carried it hiking quite a bit.

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