Hi guys.
A little over a week ago, I purchased my first ESSE, an Izula, based on my lurking/reading -- it certainly lives up to its reputation, and I'm very impressed with the knife itself. This knife has converted me to fixed-blades, and it will be my EDC for the foreseeable future.
The next week was spent frolicking with carry options and the handle; I carried it both unwrapped and wrapped, and have handled one with scales. I finally found a wrap that suited my needs and wants.
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Currently, I'm using a slightly modified Strider wrap, and thus far it's felt great -- and also looks pretty cool.
Now, on to my question/request:
As previously mentioned, I've also been messing with carry options. I intended the knife to be for IWB carry on my right hip; this is the most natural draw for me, and offers a well-concealed carry package. I did try out other options, however. I dislike neck carry (it's an unnatural draw to me, and there's no sense in carrying a knife I can't easily access), and I wasn't too big on front/rear pocket carry either (while rear pocket worked, it didn't offer the concealability I was looking for, and front clashed with the rest of the stuff in my pocket). So I settled back on IWB carry.
However, the factory sheath doesn't really lend itself to IWB carry; while I've improvised for the past few days with the MOLLE lock, the options there are unfortunately lacking. Can anybody recommend a (relatively inexpensive) sheath for this purpose?
I was looking at this sheath (http://www.chestnutridgeknifeshop.c...d=385&osCsid=a9a2f9f955b363462ef2d70cca8f4266) and planned on simply reversing the Tek-Lok, but I'd like to hear some other suggestions before I buy.
Thanks for the help.
A little over a week ago, I purchased my first ESSE, an Izula, based on my lurking/reading -- it certainly lives up to its reputation, and I'm very impressed with the knife itself. This knife has converted me to fixed-blades, and it will be my EDC for the foreseeable future.
The next week was spent frolicking with carry options and the handle; I carried it both unwrapped and wrapped, and have handled one with scales. I finally found a wrap that suited my needs and wants.
Uploaded with ImageShack.us
Currently, I'm using a slightly modified Strider wrap, and thus far it's felt great -- and also looks pretty cool.
Now, on to my question/request:
As previously mentioned, I've also been messing with carry options. I intended the knife to be for IWB carry on my right hip; this is the most natural draw for me, and offers a well-concealed carry package. I did try out other options, however. I dislike neck carry (it's an unnatural draw to me, and there's no sense in carrying a knife I can't easily access), and I wasn't too big on front/rear pocket carry either (while rear pocket worked, it didn't offer the concealability I was looking for, and front clashed with the rest of the stuff in my pocket). So I settled back on IWB carry.
However, the factory sheath doesn't really lend itself to IWB carry; while I've improvised for the past few days with the MOLLE lock, the options there are unfortunately lacking. Can anybody recommend a (relatively inexpensive) sheath for this purpose?
I was looking at this sheath (http://www.chestnutridgeknifeshop.c...d=385&osCsid=a9a2f9f955b363462ef2d70cca8f4266) and planned on simply reversing the Tek-Lok, but I'd like to hear some other suggestions before I buy.
Thanks for the help.
