Pockidashi

[Tai Goo]

The “Pockidashi“
(pocket kiridashi)

Rosewood pouch scabbard, Kiridashi, size “64” (3 ½ by ¼ inch) standard rubber band, hook and braid.

1095 Kiridashi with surgical edge.

You can just carry it in your pocket or on a belt using the rubber band.

… but not least… It makes a neat little necker.

 

[Lorien]

rubber band, eh? You crazy bugger!

 

[John White]

Tai Goo strikes again. What a great little package. The tiny forged hook alone is worth the price of admission. Not to mention the rubber band!

John

 

[Trent Rock]

Cool lil neck knife!:thumbup:

How about a damascus spring??
You can keep the "idea" for free Tai
My gift to you......

 

[Tai Goo]

Not to mention the rubber band!

John

I throw that part in for free.

 

[Dawkind]

Very simple and elegant....nice one, Tai.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Very simple and elegant....nice one, Tai.

Simple yes, don't see elegant, especially considering the rubber band.

 

[severedthumbs]

very elegant

 

[bluejaunte]

Main Entry: el·e·gance
Pronunciation: \ˈe-li-gən(t)s\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1510

1 a : refined grace or dignified propriety : urbanity b : tasteful richness of design or ornamentation <the sumptuous elegance of the furnishings> c : dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style : polish <the essay is marked by lucidity, wit, and elegance> d : scientific precision, neatness, and simplicity <the elegance of a mathematical proof>
2 : something that is elegant

 

[Kevin Jones]

Main Entry: el·e·gance
Pronunciation: \&#712;e-li-g&#601;n(t)s\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1510

1 a : refined grace or dignified propriety : urbanity b : tasteful richness of design or ornamentation <the sumptuous elegance of the furnishings> c : dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style : polish <the essay is marked by lucidity, wit, and elegance> d : scientific precision, neatness, and simplicity <the elegance of a mathematical proof>
2 : something that is elegant

So in your opinion, is using a common rubber band to hold a custom knife
in it's sheath elegant? Why not a paper clip instead of the hook?

In my opinion, it shows Tia has a good sense of humor.

 

[severedthumbs]

Main Entry: el·e·gant
Pronunciation: \&#712;e-li-g&#601;nt\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin elegant-, elegans; akin to Latin eligere to select &#8212; more at elect
Date: 15th century

1 : marked by elegance <elegant clothes> <an elegant solution>
2 : of a high grade or quality : splendid <elegant gems priced at hundreds of thousands of dollars>
synonyms see choice

&#8212; el·e·gant·ly adverb

 

[Lycosa]

I like the rubber band.
Nice, Tai.

 

[severedthumbs]

So in your opinion, is using a common rubber band to hold a custom knife
in it's sheath elegant?

In my opinion, it shows Tia has a good sense of humor.

elegant in its simplicity KJ.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I like it.

 

[Tai Goo]

Elegantly humorous,&#8230; and mildly cleaver.

Actually, the way it&#8217;s designed you can secure the blade with a wide variety of items, what ever you like or what ever is handy,&#8230; string, rubber band, strip of leather, ribbon, o-ring, etc., etc., etc.,...

I&#8217;m sure the lowly rubber band is enjoying all the attention though.
It works great and looks fine to me.

 

[Lorien]

'mildly cleaver'!

 

[Phade]

That's a cool little knife. Very interesting.

 

[Tai Goo]

Pockidashi 2, or is it the “Rubidashi“?

I’ve tried a number of alternative fastening materials, but the rubber band wins out!… for function and looks! Any elastic material with a round cross section like an o-ring or round hair tie is more likely to “roll” off the post than the flat rubber band. Flat hair ties aren’t as elastic and secure as the #64 rubber band. Ribbon and string seem too slow, but do hold the blade well.

I’ve been carrying the original a number of different ways. It’s nice, because I don’t always have time to put a “surgical edge” on my other users. So, I keep a surgical edge on it, for when I need it,… which is more often than I thought! LOL … (I do primitive brain surgery as a sideline,.. (not).)

How did I ever live without it?

 

[Dawkind]

Works for me.......

 

[Aka Zero]

could try a hair tie. Used them for a lot of reasons, keychains and such.
Make it look a little more finished.

Nice work on that sheath though.