Mnandi carry preference?

[NM08SRT8]

Just got one and I love it.. But I was curious, having a pouch and clip, what are the CRK families preference in carrying their Mnandi's?

 

[CARRERA50]

I carry mine in a small leather pocket sheath from AG Russell. I removed the pocket clip, as I do w/all my knives.

 

[Desert Hermit]

I remove my pocket clips as well and carry my Mnandi in a leather pocket case made by Arne Mason, (a search should find him).
I remove the clips so I can fully enjoy the beauty of both inlays and Arne's pocket case just adds to the complete package.

 

[NM08SRT8]

Anyone use the clip and no case?

 

[JB in SC]

Anyone use the clip and no case?

I do, but mine's a Gabon Ebony. Ebony is a pretty durable wood. I carry mine clipped in my shirt pocket sometimes, very light and unobtrusive.

 

[NM08SRT8]

I do, but mine's a Gabon Ebony. Ebony is a pretty durable wood. I carry mine clipped in my shirt pocket sometimes, very light and unobtrusive.

Mine is the same too.. Pretty much jet black.

 

[JB in SC]

I remove my pocket clips as well and carry my Mnandi in a leather pocket case made by Arne Mason, (a search should find him).
I remove the clips so I can fully enjoy the beauty of both inlays and Arne's pocket case just adds to the complete package.

Arne makes a wonderful case, the Ultrasuede is a nice touch. Which size fit best?

 

[Haze]

I often carry a Mnandi using the clip and it's either clipped in the pen pocket of a suit jacket or carried like any other folder in my trouser pocket. :thumbup:

 

[JB in SC]

Mine is the same too.. Pretty much jet black.

I don't think I'd carry one in my pocket without using a case though.

 

[Desert Hermit]

Arne makes a wonderful case, the Ultrasuede is a nice touch. Which size fit best?

I use the four inch size for my Mnandi. Another neat thing about Arne's cases is you can pick a color to go with the inlays of the knife.

 

[NM08SRT8]

I don't think I'd carry one in my pocket without using a case though.

How come?

 

[JB in SC]

For me, carrying loose in a pants or jeans pocket is asking for coins or other junk to damage the scales or edge. That's my reasoning, right or wrong. I prefer a clip on my Mnandi, the clip keeps it out of the bottom of my pocket. I think that it also supports the knife in such a way that it feels lighter.

 

[JB in SC]

I use the four inch size for my Mnandi. Another neat thing about Arne's cases is you can pick a color to go with the inlays of the knife.

We need a photo of your Mnandi in the case

 

[sk8n]

I carry mine in a sheath that I purchased from Paul Long ("sheathmaker"). I do not remove the clip.

 

[NM08SRT8]

For me, carrying loose in a pants or jeans pocket is asking for coins or other junk to damage the scales or edge. That's my reasoning, right or wrong. I prefer a clip on my Mnandi, the clip keeps it out of the bottom of my pocket. I think that it also supports the knife in such a way that it feels lighter.

Ooh gotcha. I thought you meant you don't clip it to your pocket.. I agree though, I never have any knife in a pocket with anything else. It mostly goes on my left rear pocket by itself..

 

[JB in SC]

My explanation wasn't very clear. It's nice to have several carry options available.

 

[Desert Hermit]

We need a photo of your Mnandi in the case

Gladly. Here are a pair of my Mnandis with the 4 inch size case made by Arne Mason, Ashland, OR.

First a front view:


DSC00279 by Desert Hermit, on Flickr

Now a back view:


DSC00280 by Desert Hermit, on Flickr

And an inside view:


DSC00278 by Desert Hermit, on Flickr

Thanks for sharing.

 

[JB in SC]

Thanks!

 

[Mad_Maxx]

both in small CRK slip, with clip