Pocket lint

[not so dull]

Pocket lint is a knife killer. Well, maybe not a killer, but for sure, it is not your knife's friend. Do you clean the lint from your pockets regularly, or do you think it is easier to clean the knife afterwards? If you clean your pockets, how do you do it?

 

[hhmoore]

Knife killer??
Lint happens. IF it impacts the performance of a knife, I address it. If not I can't say that I worry much about it.

 

[polish avenger]

Compressed air is your friend.

 

[91bravo]

Pull your pockets inside out and make bunny ears? That should take care of the lint.

 

[TC]

That's exactly why I carry a fixed blade! Lint was killing so many of my folders I just gave up at one point!

 

[Centermass]

I’m sure there’s a YT video

 

[Alberta Ed]

A slip case works to prevent lint buildup.

 

[scoobtay]

Replace your dryer sheets with dryer balls. I’ve never had lint in my pockets and I think that’s why.

 

[Horsewright]

Many folks will use either a slip to protect the knife or a Buckaroo Pouch. A buckaroo pouch is a slip with a tether that goes to a belt loop. Not only does it protect the knife from lint, keys and other accumulations, it also makes it easier to get out of said pocket.

Pull on the tether:

And the pouch and knife come out of your pocket. Let the pouch hang by the tether as you use your knife. All done with your knife, back in the pouch and back in the pocket.

There's a slit in the tether at the end so that it backfeeds around the belt loop or it can go around the belt too:

They can be made in different sizes for different sized knives too:

These are pretty common in the cowboy world. Try reaching under those chaps to get to your knife when need it. Its tough but ya can do it. Lots easier to pull on that tether:

Another option that works for a lot of people is a belt sheath:

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Horsewright Dave, excellent stuff sir !

and yes, pull out the pocket and remove lint when ever you think to do it, and a slip sheath protects from dust bunnies as well as protecting the knife while in your pocket too.

Leather is veggie tan that is milled, it's very soft and supple and yet takes embossing pretty nicely.

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

For those that like stitching down both sides, this one turned out pretty nice

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2

 

[Kettleman]

Damn I wish pocket lint made my list of things to worry about.

 

[jmh33]

Knife killer!!! WHAT?? I been carrying a knife for probably longer than alot of yinz folks have been alive..
Never an issue that I can EVER remember!!!
John

 

[Cementite]

Pull your pockets inside out ...

...before putting your trousers into the washing machine. No more lint!

Personally, I'd worry a lot less about pocket lint than pocket grit, if I was the worryin' kind, but I ain't so I don't.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Pull your pockets inside out and make bunny ears? That should take care of the lint.

If you unzip your fly, too, you can call 'em elephant ears. It will get you kicked out of the zoo, though.

 

[not so dull]

Knife killer??
Lint happens.

Knife killer!!! WHAT??

I'm glad there is nothing to worry about

 

[jbmonkey]

Knife killer!!! WHAT?? I been carrying a knife for probably longer than alot of yinz folks have been alive..
Never an issue that I can EVER remember!!!
John

knife pics killer....

 

[not so dull]

Yuk

I tried to clean it, but the Black Talon is really dangerous for the user, it closed on my hand. If it were a plain blade there would be no damage, but serrations are meant to rip flesh

 

[Grasshopperglock]

I once dropped a folder in the mud while fishing. It was laying on my leg. I'm tying line.

Then the other pole gets a bite. I jump up to grab it. The knife goes flying. While I reeled in nothing.

Where's my damn knife? Oh there it is. I've been stomping it in mud for the last 5 minutes. And Man, it was packed with mud. Axis lock too.

Shook it underwater to get the bulk out. Kept fishing.


Pocket lint? Keeping car keys in the same pocket as the knife is worse.

 

[1911bphil]

I would worry more about lint affecting the performance of my pistol than the performance of a knife. It can accumulate even when using a holster.

 

[1911bphil]

If you unzip your fly, too, you can call 'em elephant ears. It will get you kicked out of the zoo, though.

I would get laughed at