Thanks for the advice Gaurdian A1 ! Self Ventilated

Decklin

Decklin

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GuardianA1 recently posted some carry methods and said, I quote...

"ESEE 5 and scout carry method on Voodoo tactical belt.:thumbup:

The only real downside to this method of carry is missing the sheath and cutting yourself, your clothing or the belt...or all of the previously mentioned..at the same time...practice practice practice!"

See where this is heading yet?

So I am home this morning with a sick son, and was looking at the New ESEE small pack kit. I was thinking maybe I could pair this with my ESEE-4 and let it ride in the small of my back like my good buddy Guardian talks about.

So I mounted the 4 on my belt and put it on. Looks cool, feels comfortable, hmm I'll need to turn it around because it was pointing to my left side, and I should have it set up for right handed draw. I decided to draw the knife with my dumb and useless hand anyway, well I jerked the knife out and then over compensated and felt a slight poke in my upper left cheek. I turned the knife around to see the first half inch of the point was wet, huh thats not a good sign. Pull down the trousers to find a nice steady stream of blood running down my leg. I say to self, you dumb ass you have a hole in your ass cheek now. Got the bleeding to stop after several gauze pads and about 10 minutes of keeping pressure on it.

Can we get some ESEE kevlar panties? Sorry no pictures, but it did happen.

Figured you all would get a good laugh at my expense here, but this really is useful information... this carry method can be hazardous.

Guardian.. I am done practicing, K.
 
Dang!
Glad you didn't manage to cut any deeper!
Haven't stabbed myself in the ass yet, but early attempts at inverted Izula belt carry
cut a nice gash into a pair of pants. I no longer carry as such or attempt hasty presentations..."slow is smooth, smooth is fast." :)
 
Well, thanks for posting, and owning up to it.

There are a ton of things that could be said, but I will go with this,

Glad you're OK, be careful, and I hope it heals quickly.

Moose
 
moosez45 said:
Well, thanks for posting, and owning up to it.

There are a ton of things that could be said, but I will go with this,

Glad you're OK, be careful, and I hope it heals quickly.

Moose
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Thanks Moose, not looking forward to explaining the hole in my shirt, trousers, boxers, and butt to the wife. She will never let this one go...
 
thanks for the morning giggles. i did the same thing once myself easy to do. still funny as hell though.

heal quickly lol
cricket
 
Decklin said:
Thanks Moose, not looking forward to explaining the hole in my shirt, trousers, boxers, and butt to the wife. She will never let this one go...
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I would lie to save face with the lady. Tell the kid was puking, you set the knife down in the chair to go care for the boy, then after the hoopla, you forgot about it and sat down, thus injuring the 'ol cheekus.

That way you score points for A) taking a care of the kid, at all costs and B) you were wounded in the line of duty, thus creating a mother feeling of compassion from the little lady.

I have gotten some good TLC from some of my stupid moments in this manner, you just have to tell the story right.

Stab wounds hurt, I have had 2, but, pride stings much worse.

Moose
 
Dave you are right, it was very easy to do. Seriously all I felt was a slight nudge, didn't hurt at all. I was suprised to see the size of the cut and the ammount of blood coming from it.
 
Carrying a knife where you can't see it, what could go wrong? :D

Thanks for letting us laugh at your expense. Sounds like you better not even attempt the dreaded paracord wrap.
 
adaman04 said:
Sounds like you better not even attempt the dreaded paracord wrap.
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I got through the wrap without cutting myself, but did knick my finger the first time I handled my Izula. Got blood on both of em now. Usually I sit back and laugh at these "Biten" posts and say what an idiot... well you handle these things enough and its bound to happen.
 
I have to say I've not tried the scout carry, but it always seemed to me to be more of a cool thing than a practical thing. Randomly, I know that one of the warnings against SOB handgun carry is that if you take a spill and land on your back you may never walk again. Same I think could be said about the scout carry. Anyhow bro. Sorry you tore yourself a new one. Hope it heals quickly. Be safe.

God bless,
Adam
 
Yikes 1/2" is pretty deep for an accident. Healing is going to be a little rough being you do have to sit down. Hopefully you'll have a smooth healing process. I love a good knife but boy Knife wounds hurt, during healing. Unfortunately I know that pain all too well.
 
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Decklin, buddy...sorry you cut yourself! brutal! slow repetition of sheathing and unsheathing the knife is the only way to practice and or get used to scout carry...that sucks you cut yourself man! i feel bad:confused:

Adaman-you should be able to sheath and unsheath your knife without looking firectly at your knife while doing so anyway...or am i the only one who can do that???LOL seriously though, i rarely look at my knife when getting it or putting it away....only if i miss...and yes i has happened...havent cut myself yet except for an accident with my HEST when it was new, but then again i wasnt carrying the knife on my person either...*sigh*

nice try anyways Decklin!
 
First mistake was trying this for the first time with my left hand. Usually you just press your thumb up against the sheath and get a nice, smooth, pop out of the sheath, that is controlled. I did not do this, I simply pulled on the handle until it popped out, well it was coming out fast and reflex did the rest. This will get healed up after a few days, having to change bandages every few hours as of now... any more and I would have been headed for stitches... I do not want to explain this to a doctor!
 
Decklin said:
GuardianA1 recently posted some carry methods and said, I quote... "ESEE 5 and scout carry method on Voodoo tactical belt.:thumbup: The only real downside to this method of carry is missing the sheath and cutting yourself, your clothing or the belt...or all of the previously mentioned..at the same time...practice practice practice!"
See where this is heading yet? So I am home this morning with a sick son, and was looking at the New ESEE small pack kit. I was thinking maybe I could pair this with my ESEE-4 and let it ride in the small of my back like my good buddy Guardian talks about. So I mounted the 4 on my belt and put it on. Looks cool, feels comfortable, hmm I'll need to turn it around because it was pointing to my left side, and I should have it set up for right handed draw. I decided to draw the knife with my dumb and useless hand anyway, well I jerked the knife out and then over compensated and felt a slight poke in my upper left cheek. I turned the knife around to see the first half inch of the point was wet, huh thats not a good sign. Pull down the trousers to find a nice steady stream of blood running down my leg. I say to self, you dumb ass you have a hole in your ass cheek now. Got the bleeding to stop after several gauze pads and about 10 minutes of keeping pressure on it.
Can we get some ESEE kevlar panties? Sorry no pictures, but it did happen.
Figured you all would get a good laugh at my expense here, but this really is useful information... this carry method can be hazardous.
Guardian.. I am done practicing, K.
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Decklin, my man, I apologize right up front before I say another word . . . by the time I finished this I was L.M.A.O. . . . Man, you have my sympathy, trust me, this is coming from someone who has cut, poked, stabbed, slashed, and punctured theirselves more times than I can count. The "Tool Man" didn't have a thing on me . . .
Glad you are ok, just keep an eye on it for infection setting in.
Be safe.
 
This is Guardians Pic, hope ya don't mind me sharing it over here

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There has to be a better way to secure the sheath. I'm going to draw some combination suspender/shoulder holster rig. Guardian is wise to use the blade to protect the small of one's back, but it seems to present a weapon to possible hostiles.
 
stsparky said:
There has to be a better way to secure the sheath. I'm going to draw some combination suspender/shoulder holster rig. Guardian is wise to use the blade to protect the small of one's back, but it seems to present a weapon to possible hostiles.
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If approached from behind, yes..but if you are approached from behind by a hostile, chances are you are already dead and you have failed.
 
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