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Tek-Lok Problems
- Thread starter Brian6244
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The Tek-Lok is not used for IWB applications. You need an IWB Loop.
See this...
http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pa....htm?kk_products_parts_iwbloop-main.htm~smain
I have been looking for a pic to show you how it is attached to the sheath but I can't find one.
See this...
http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pa....htm?kk_products_parts_iwbloop-main.htm~smain
I have been looking for a pic to show you how it is attached to the sheath but I can't find one.
Well, after closely looking at my Tek-Lok, perhaps you could use it for IWB, just maybe...possibly...perhaps.
Ok, with the knife vertically oriented, the T-L would be oriented with its hinge at the top (opening at the bottom). It would probably have to be attached as high as possible on the sheath. Try this and see how much space there is between the sheath and the T-L. Will the waistband of your pants fit between them? If the space is too tight to fit over the waistband, you could get some longer screws and some spacers (or more rubber washers) to increase the gap. Now, if only the T-L will reach down far enough over your waistband to pass your belt through it you're good to go.
Good luck!
Ok, with the knife vertically oriented, the T-L would be oriented with its hinge at the top (opening at the bottom). It would probably have to be attached as high as possible on the sheath. Try this and see how much space there is between the sheath and the T-L. Will the waistband of your pants fit between them? If the space is too tight to fit over the waistband, you could get some longer screws and some spacers (or more rubber washers) to increase the gap. Now, if only the T-L will reach down far enough over your waistband to pass your belt through it you're good to go.
Good luck!
Ok, I got this link from someone else's post. There are two solutions here. They sell a pair (you only need one, so you will have a spare) of IWB belt loops or they sell a J-hook. I don't know if the spacing of the screws on the J-hook is the same as on the Tek-Lok though. I would think so but who knows?
http://www.blade-tech.com/frontend?command=Section&iSectionId=1000
http://www.blade-tech.com/frontend?command=Section&iSectionId=1000
I have been considering this. I have a perfect design in mind that I think would work for my purposes even better than the loops that Blade Tech and Knivekits sell. Only problem is that I haven't got a clue where to buy a small amounts of Kydex.GarageBoy said:
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Brian,
The Tek-Lok won't work IWB. I will tell you what I do on my knives and you can try it out..........the only hang up is that it is really expensive.
O.K. so it is really no expensive. Infact it is down right inexpensive AND it works great. Get a small section of para cord and make a loop that will reach from on of the upper eyelets and go around your belt. Tie it off and burn the ends and the knot a little with a lighter or match. Now push the end of the loop farthest away from the not through the eyelet and pull the not throught the loop. It should be fastened to the sheath now.
Stick the sheath IWB and run belt throught the loop. This is a very low tech, and low cost method that works REALLY well. Very comfortable. Allows the sheath to move with you some.
If you find it moving to much for your taste add another loop to the back of the sheath. This costs soo little you can play around with it some.
Tom
The Tek-Lok won't work IWB. I will tell you what I do on my knives and you can try it out..........the only hang up is that it is really expensive.
O.K. so it is really no expensive. Infact it is down right inexpensive AND it works great. Get a small section of para cord and make a loop that will reach from on of the upper eyelets and go around your belt. Tie it off and burn the ends and the knot a little with a lighter or match. Now push the end of the loop farthest away from the not through the eyelet and pull the not throught the loop. It should be fastened to the sheath now.
Stick the sheath IWB and run belt throught the loop. This is a very low tech, and low cost method that works REALLY well. Very comfortable. Allows the sheath to move with you some.
If you find it moving to much for your taste add another loop to the back of the sheath. This costs soo little you can play around with it some.
Tom