Tek-Lok

[nyefmaker]

This might be a dumb question, but how does the Tek-Lok work ??? I see them on many kydex sheathes, but no pics of it attached to anything, belt, etc. I have never seen one in person, so I am just relying on pics. Any info would be helpful.

 

[Leatherface]

http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=41_56&products_id=284

there ya go

they arent attached but you get the drift

I no longer use them as they cost to much and stick out to far...They are good for attaching to Molle

 

[t-k-c]

Here's a pic of one open.

Enables Carrying The Knife In A Vertical Or Horizontal Position On A Belt Or Webbing-Strap/Harness. It clips on so you don't have to thread it through your belt or strap.

 

[tjsulli790]

Here's a guy on youtube that talked about it. I have tek-lok on one of my sheaths and like it. It can be a bit bulky but still a very solid mounting system.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv7MA_IToe0

 

[Billbo66]

I just made my first Kydex sheath for a Breeden PSK2, and it turned out pretty nice. I used the small Tek Lok for a horizontal carry. The nice thing about it is that you can attach/detach the sheath without removing the belt. It does cause the sheath to sit away from the belt a bit, but I can live with that. You can also mount it in different positions, if you place the holes in the proper area. It reminds me of a high-tech Fastex buckle (similar material. You can open the small Tek Lok by squeezing the outer arms. The hinge seems solid and light. I prefer leather, but this was a fun project.

 

[Kiah]

You just snap it over your belt. I use them on sheaths when people want 'em and set holes to accept them on everything, but I hate the dang things personally and wouldn't consider wearing one. Then again, I can't stand Kydex loops either.

 

[Peregrin]

I've got few sheathes with a tek-lok. I really like the way they work. The way they are mounted on my sheathes, I can remove and rotate them 90 degrees and go from horizontal mount to vertical mount. Very handy and very secure.

 

[sensei78]

I use one on my EDC, horizontal cross draw and even though it does stick out a bit I think the pros outweigh the cons by far.....

 

[Josh K]

I liked it for a bit... but then I realized I could take some paracord and do the exact same thing in a slimmer and more secure package.

I don't like using them on thicker knives because what often happens is you can only attach one side of the 3x3 square to one side of the knife. I feel it's a bit flimsy.

 

[Kiah]

but then I realized I could take some paracord and do the exact same thing in a slimmer and more secure package.

:thumbup:

Paracord or webbing are the only way I carry my personal sheaths.

 

[ExMachina]

I liked it for a bit... but then I realized I could take some paracord and do the exact same thing in a slimmer and more secure package.

do you have a technique that you prefer, one that is fairly quick to attach/detach? i too find tek loks bulky and would like a more simplified alternative..

care to share your method?