Why a dangler sheath?

Raining said:
It feels so free to let it dangle...
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True....but always remember that old axiom from Physics 101:

The angle of the dangle is equal to the heat of the meat when the mass of the a** is constant. (modified for non-W&C usage):cool:
 
It lets you sit down and climb over stuff without the knife poking you. I also like that it sits a little bit lower than other designs.

I'm wondering what OldPhysics will have to say about the dangle equation.
 
It rides lower so the butt of the knife doesn't hit you in the ribs.
 
Until I actually made one I had never even seen one in person, I always thought they were gimmicky and had no real use other than they looked cool. I had always gotten along just fine with a regular old low ride loop.

The danglers on large knives like the FBM etc.. are really sweet, once you put it on and start moving around with it you will fully appreciate the design, they let you sit, stand, walk, squat, kneel, bend over etc. without having to adjust your knife at all. Once you get used to the strap around your leg, you will almost forget you are carrying such a large knife.
 
Think of it as a pivot, where your hip joint moves is where the pivot is on the dangler (or Drop Leg) sheath.

Like everyone is saying, the freedom of movement afforded by the Dangler (or Drop Leg) sheath is amazing. The first time you try to squat down with a Battle Mistress in a standard type sheath is the first time you realize how the dangler sheath really works. :p
 
Everything above --- AND it is easier / quicker to draw a long blade when the knife is riding lower on your leg (if the knife is in a mid ride sheath you generally have to lift your elbow so high it's slow and uncomfortable...)
 
Also, in winter time, the low ride dangler puts the knife handle below your jacket -- so you have immediate acces to your blade w/o digging under your jacket.
 
ahh thanks for the info guys. So I guess going commando while wearing a dangler sheath is the ultimate in freedom and comfort?
 
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