Professional Soldiers Knife Concealed Carry Recommendation Needed

[Beef]

Razor's cross draw. This uses the Tandy belt clip (large) and a Chicago screw set with washer. The latter are from an FS Hideaway, but can be purchased from knifekits . My son is the model. It works as Razor advertised. It wears better on me more across the front with a more horizontal draw.

[Beef]

The next is the "S" clip worn in small of the back. I thought this would be my favorite, but wasn't. The "S" clip is from knifekits and must be drilled to match the holes on the PSK sheath, then secured with Chicago screws. I used 3 screws .

[Beef]

The Tek-Lok was the manufacture's suggestion. While it was easy to take on and off of the belt, it was "high profile" and the most uncomfortable to wear sitting. This also from knifekits and used 2 screws.

[Beef]

This was my favorite and was the about the cheapest. A Kydex beltloop with 2 screws. Very comfortable and made for the smoothest draw.

[Beef]

The last is a simple Dogtag chain. Easy, cheap works well but "prints" under some shirts.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Beef

This was my favorite and was the about the cheapest. A Kydex beltloop with 2 screws. Very comfortable and made for the smoothest draw.

I like that.

[Beef]

I tried some things with straps and they just weren't stable enough. I thought about attaching it to a riggers belt with screws, but that would relegate it to being worn under clothes. The ideal solution for me would be to find someone that does custom Kydex sheaths and have one made with a clip and flat back like the old Gerber boot knives and a couple of cheap CRKTs that I have.

[PRB]

How do you carry your pistol

[Beef]

Originally Posted by PRB

How do you carry your pistol

PRB, I carry a Colt 1911 in a Galco high ride holster or an LW Seecamp in a back pocket wallet holster. A S&W .38 Sp. Airweight in a coat pocket. Depends on what I wear and how I wear it. I just bought a Sig P 220. I haven't bought a holster for it, yet. I usually carry an Emerson CQC-7 V in anything but scrubs. In scrubs, I carry a Benchmade or Spyderco because of drawing considerations.

[PRB]

Originally Posted by Beef

PRB, I carry a Colt 1911 in a Galco high ride holster or an LW Seecamp in a back pocket wallet holster. A S&W .38 Sp. Airweight in a coat pocket. Depends on what I wear and how I wear it. I just bought a Sig P 220. I haven't bought a holster for it, yet. I usually carry an Emerson CQC-7 V in anything but scrubs. In scrubs, I carry a Benchmade or Spyderco because of drawing considerations.

Alrighty then

[Barbarian]

That's great feedback for anyone- user or maker. Taking note, Sir Beef.

[fng13]

Originally Posted by Beef

This was my favorite and was the about the cheapest. A Kydex beltloop with 2 screws. Very comfortable and made for the smoothest draw.

Did this also come from knifekits? This seems to be the solution for me.

[DJ Urbanovsky]

Here's what I do. You don't need a bunch of crap that's going to end up in the junk drawer. Easier to just post video than try to explain it. Start watching at 2.30. You can do this with any knife. A 6" blade is right at the bleeding edge of what I can comfortably carry this way. YMMV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12QCfId1QfY

I will never advocate wearing a knife around your neck. Ever. You have your printing issues. You have your let's give our attacker a convenient grab handle (same reason I don't like neckties) or access to our weapon. But there's another problem: guess what happens when you start to tussle? The knife starts to pendulum all over the place. Now it's no longer where you expect it to be when you reach for it. Bad news.

[Beef]

Originally Posted by DJ Urbanovsky

Here's what I do. You don't need a bunch of crap that's going to end up in the junk drawer. Easier to just post video than try to explain it. Start watching at 2.30. You can do this with any knife. A 6" blade is right at the bleeding edge of what I can comfortably carry this way. YMMV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12QCfId1QfY

I will never advocate wearing a knife around your neck. Ever. You have your printing issues. You have your let's give our attacker a convenient grab handle (same reason I don't like neckties) or access to our weapon. But there's another problem: guess what happens when you start to tussle? The knife starts to pendulum all over the place. Now it's no longer where you expect it to be when you reach for it. Bad news.

Thanks for posting this, DJ. Great video. That looks like a simple, effective carry system. I've got the components, so I'll try it out soon. I agree 100% on the neck carry, for all the reasons listed. Plus if you're chest to chest with someone, you don't want to pull a knife loose in the mix. I do like a small of back carry, though. IMHO, the first time that your opponent realizes that you have a knife should be when he feels it in him. A rear carry better facilitates that, IMHO. I'll try to modify this into a rear carry. I think it'll work. I'll let you know how it pans out, DJ.

Fng13, yes, it all came from knifekits. Notice that they come in 1 1/2" and 1 3/4" belt widths, IIRC.

Barbarian, thank you! This forum is great for learning anyone who comes here. You can't quantify the value of some of the stuff I've learned here.

[DJ Urbanovsky]

My pleasure, Beef. Glad you found that useful.

Another problem with around the neck at bad breath distance: If it's on a ball chain, the break-away/safety aspect of the chain works against you. Instead of a having a convenient handle to move you around with, your attacker now has your knife.

Let me know how the setup works out for you. I've used it SOB, and you can really orient the knife wherever you want on the belt line with it, but my preference is still in the front somewhere between noon and three.

You can augment it with a J-hook or soft loop with snap, but I've never found that to be necessary. Belt tension tends to keep it positioned pretty well.

I concur: Concealed means concealed.