Pocket practices

Nothing fancy.

Clipped/tip-up/robust folder in my right-rear pocket, with my wallet.

In my left-rear pocket, I usually have a slip joint of some sort. Lately, it's been a SAK Hiker. (*I have no idea why) The Buck "Saunter" is also a pretty regular player.
 
This Horsewright Horsewright sheath tends to end up in my back pocket but occasionally in a boot top.

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I use to wear Levi 501s quite a bit. Those worked real good IWB on 501s too!
 
Front right pocket: knife and wallet.

Front left pocket: knife and phone.

Back right pocket: knife and knife

Back left pocket: knife and knife

Front right jacket pocket: user knife and keys

Front left jacket pocket: knife and…


…you get the picture.
 
These days, I usually carry a small Sebenza clipped to my right pants pocket and a Vic Compact in a leather belt sheath. I’d say that’s my current EDC set up.

If I know I’m going to be doing a lot of knife work, I switch both out for a fixed blade. It’s rare these days.

Lastly, if I’m dressing up (also rare), I simply carry a CRK Mnandi in a pocket sheath.
 
If I’m carrying one of my favorites, It will get its own dedicated pocket (no lighter, keys or change), but if it’s a regular work EDC it don’t matter
 
I've assigned my pockets years ago. Knives in back pocket only when I'm walking or standing otherwise those are empty, who wants to sit on hard stuff anyway?
Wallet left pocket, sometimes knife, phone in clip clipped to right pocket lip (yes I'm a rapper).
Keys usually in back, I don't like playing musical chairs with my stuff, wallet in right pocket feels way too weird.
Lately I've been utilizing shirt pockets, I've been shirt pocketing an opinel 5, only because I'm afraid it'll partially open and go into my thigh, but sometimes I'll wedge it between my wallet and pocket lining tip down
 
Knife clipped in RF pocket. The pants I typically wear (Vertx Delta or Tru-Spec 24/7) also have dedicated knife pockets. I've found that the inexpensive Case leather slip fits snuggly in there, and that's where I keep my SAK for the day (or if the day calls for it I forgo the slip and that's where I carry my Swisstool). I carry that on the right side as well, for quick reach.

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LF pocket varies depending on needs/wants for the day, but the knives I carry in there go in a leather pocket organizer. It's just a cheapo that I originally bought for proof of concept, and I'll likely buy a better one or try my hand at making my own at some point, but it has worked well so I've just stuck with it.. In there can be anything from a SE Dragonfly, to a traditional, small flashlight, 58mm Vic, or sometimes just my keyfob. In the left "knife pocket" goes my Surefire Aviator.

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The lint stays in there, as I have a name to live up to ;)
Ah ah ah ah, aha eh eh ho ha, and I thought my jokes were bad..
 
I detest clips, I prefer belt carry. Usually a 110 or some sort of fixed blade. Always at 3:00.

If I choose to carry a traditional knife, it’s just for fun and it just drops in either my watch pocket or right front pocket.

I have found traditional knives look better after they’ve been in a pocket for a week or so.
 
From a recent post in Traditionals. Whats a Buckaroo Pouch and how do they work.

Ya bet [IMG alt="Mongo"]https://www.bladeforums.com/data/avatars/s/117/117733.jpg?1492197476[/IMG] Mongo . Here's my wife sewing some up yesterday:

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There's a slit in the end of the strap. This allows you to back feed it or back braid it onto your belt loop:

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Ya can drop the knife in the pouch and put it in your pocket. I tend to carry mine, when I carry a folder, in my left front pocket but took these pics on the other side as most folks seem to prefer the right side.

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Ya can stick it in either the front pocket or the rear as shown here:

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So basically a Buckaroo Pouch acts as a slip with a tether. It protects the folding knife from keys and debris and also makes access easier. Ya need your knife, just tug up on the tether and the pouch will come out of your pocket. Use your knife and just let the pouch dangle. No misplacing the slip while you use your knife. All done, back in the pouch and back in your pocket. They are extremely popular in the cowboy world. When this is your corner office with a view:

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But digging your knife out of a pocket when wearing those leggings can be tricky, particularly if you need it quickly, The Buckaroo Pouch makes that easier. My friend Dave is pulling his knife out at this branding to cut a calf. We didn't make that particular Buckaroo Pouch, I did make his leggings though:

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Did make this one though, seen at the same branding, well heck the belt too, come to think of it:

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These are extremely popular cause they just work
Man thanks for posting that it's what I have been looking for, I have several heirloom folders I am scared of loosing out of my pocket and this is perfect!
 
Modern large (3.5-6in) folder, a lot of the time waved, Police 4, Endura Wharncliffe, Yojumbo, Native Chief, Para 2, some Cold Steel, in RFP.

Depending on what knife, I supplement this with a second smaller (2-3in) knife in the 5th pocket, could be a Spyderco Dodo, RAT 2, GEC Humpback Congress, Victorinox Floral, Mercator, CS Grik... Usually something with a stout tip.

And in my right leg pocket, some model of SAK. If I have a bag with me, I will have a Leatherman in there.
 
The pants I typically wear (Vertx Delta or Tru-Spec 24/7) also have dedicated knife pockets.
This. I only wear Tru-Spec shorts and pants and have been doing so for about five years now.

I keep a folder clipped to the dedicated knife pocket on the right side. The big cargo pockets have smaller pockets inside of them. The right side will have a small fixed blade in one of those pockets and my wallet in the other.

The left cargo pocket also has the two interior pockets. In that one I have a spare magazine for the pistol I’m carrying and a small cheap Coast flashlight. Keys are in the regular right front pocket with a SAK Camper or Hiker clipped to it.

I don’t carry my phone around, it’s either in the truck or sitting inside my house or desk when I’m at work.

If I’m laying around the house or at the beach I just have a Dragonfly Salt clipped to gym shorts or swimming trunks.

Truthfully, I don’t need three knives but I like having them so that is what I carry. If I could only carry one it would be a fixed blade.
 
I used to just chuck everything in one pocket - knife, keys, phone, you name it. But after too many scratched screens and accidental cuts from my keys, I decided to give my knife its own space. It's less linty that way, and keeps it ready to go without any surprise scratches.
 
The only weird thing I have is I carry my pen in my pocket where someone would normally carry a knife . I can generally fit the knife next to it.

that way if I get in a fight I am less likley to get stabbed with my own pen
(Which I fully accept is kind of tragic)
 
clip for the EDC in hopefully it's own pocket

sak goes in with the riff raff in the opposite side somewhere
 
With regular pants/shorts and knife with a clip: wallet/keys in left front pocket, phone in right front, knife clipped to far right side of right back pocket.

With a slipjoint or with slacks: wallet/knife in left front pocket, phone/keys in right front.
 
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Is this just where I carry my knife, or everything I carry with me ?
I have a murse I carry everywhere but anyhow my knife is front right or iwb 4 o’clock.
Usually 4 is at the gym or work etc.
 
Tip up folder clipped to my right front pocket. Also in right front pocket are my wallet and keys. Left front are my phone, flashlight, and insulin pump remote. Back pockets have battery operated butt massagers 🤣
 
I never leave home without a firearm (an LCP Max for the past year or so). It rides solo in one pocket in a Mika. Another pocket has my very small wallet, chapstick, SAK Ambassador or Executive inside and a Bechmade (I have a few) clipped in the same pocket. Keys ride in a back pocket when I'm on foot and my phone is either in a shirt pocket or another back pocket which also carries a handkerchief.
 
I carry my knife clipped at the right side of my right front pocket. I don't usually carry much else in that pocket. I generally carry a SIG P365 in a OWB holster behind the knife. I wear my shirts untucked unless it's really cold.
 
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