rebeccad
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 13, 2016 20:12:08 GMT -8
Again, it's hanging at my side. The only effort involved is running my belt through the sheath This looks like more of an issue for me. I don't wear a belt, and have enough trouble with discomfort from the waist of the pants and the hipbelt of the pack. I don't need more hanging there. But that is definitely an HYOH thing.
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Post by idahobob on Jan 13, 2016 20:15:28 GMT -8
Some of my knives are on my blog, here. Click on the "knife" category for all the knife posts.
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Post by williamh4 on Jan 13, 2016 20:18:47 GMT -8
Again, it's hanging at my side. The only effort involved is running my belt through the sheath This looks like more of an issue for me. I don't wear a belt, and have enough trouble with discomfort from the waist of the pants and the hipbelt of the pack. I don't need more hanging there. But that is definitely an HYOH thing. Actually, I was concerned about that before my knife arrived. I was concerned the sheath might hold the knife too high and interfere with the pack. When I received the knife, I was glad to see the sheath was designed in such a way it hangs low. No part of the knife touches the pack. Maybe all sheaths are designed like that? I'm not sure. The knife I bought is a Ka-Bar. The kind some of the military wear/carry. I'm sure it was designed with the idea of hanging free of the pack.
There was a time when I didn't wear a belt, except at work with a suit. I finally realized how useful a belt was during a short stint as a property adjuster. I had to have measuring tools, camera, phone, etc. I became accustomed to wearing a belt and now I can't go without one. Although I no longer do adjusting work, I carry a few things on my belt still (instead of sticking in my pocket). Everything is easily accessible. So, carrying a larger fixed blade knife on my belt is natural for me.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Jan 13, 2016 20:26:06 GMT -8
That sort of sheath is sometimes termed a "wilderness sheath". Optional with some knife manufacturers such as Dozier.
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 13, 2016 20:26:43 GMT -8
I'm sure it was designed with the idea of hanging free of the pack. I'm having trouble seeing this, as anything that is attached to the belt of my pants would be hanging across the pack strap, since my pants are at or above hipbelt line (that's deliberate, even if unfashionable. More comfortable in the long run. Besides, I'm an old broad. I can wear my pants however they are comfortable.*) *On reflection, pants aren't comfortable. Following that reasoning to its logical conclusion takes us back to the "hiking naked" thread.
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Post by williamh4 on Jan 13, 2016 20:29:14 GMT -8
Some of my knives are on my blog, here. Click on the "knife" category for all the knife posts. How many years have you been crafting the handles, Bob?
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Post by williamh4 on Jan 13, 2016 20:32:47 GMT -8
I'm sure it was designed with the idea of hanging free of the pack. I'm having trouble seeing this, as anything that is attached to the belt of my pants would be hanging across the pack strap, since my pants are at or above hipbelt line (that's deliberate, even if unfashionable. More comfortable in the long run. Besides, I'm an old broad. I can wear my pants however they are comfortable.*) *On reflection, pants aren't comfortable. Following that reasoning to its logical conclusion takes us back to the "hiking naked" thread. I'll take a picture the next time I throw my pack on?
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 13, 2016 22:21:51 GMT -8
As long as you are wearing pants.
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 13, 2016 22:22:08 GMT -8
Or a kilt. We are fans of kilts around here.
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Post by scapegoat on Jan 14, 2016 3:58:27 GMT -8
Don't get me stahted haha I wear a kilt professionally
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Post by scapegoat on Jan 14, 2016 6:11:42 GMT -8
I've got micro scissors in my Swiss Card that see a lot of use. I think I'll be taking a super lightweight folder to clip in my pocket. It's superior to a brittle razor in sturdiness and if you add any sort of device like a handle to the razor (such as a box cutter -even the flat, sheet metal kind) then it weighs as much as a super light folder.
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Post by idahobob on Jan 14, 2016 9:30:58 GMT -8
rebeccad - isn't a woman wearing a kilt kind of like wearing a dress on a backpack? Is that a Ninja Librarian thing? scapegoat - that Swiss card looks kind of cool. I'd like to get just the scissors from that. My preferred tools would be a light knife like a Mora (2.5 oz) plus small scissors for cutting moleskin and tape. williamh4 - my first knife was about 3 years ago, and I've made maybe 6 since then. My next one will be something like this (a Helle Harmoni blade, $24)
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Jan 14, 2016 9:39:03 GMT -8
High Sierra Fan: any idea what those scissors weigh? They sure would do the job of cutting moleskin. Bob 56 grams so just under 2 oz.
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Post by idahobob on Jan 14, 2016 10:32:49 GMT -8
Nice!
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Post by hikingtiger on Jan 14, 2016 10:33:43 GMT -8
I'm having trouble seeing this, as anything that is attached to the belt of my pants would be hanging across the pack strap, since my pants are at or above hipbelt line That may be a male/female difference (or just you...or just me. lol) My hipbelt is always above my belt, if I'm wearing a belt, so the knife sheath wouldn't interfere. I've redone the factory sheath on my Mora ( like this one) so that it hangs low enough. I don't always take the Mora on backpack trips, though. Just depends on the situation. Depending on the pack, the hipbelt might overlap the waistband of my kilt. If I'm carrying a sheath knife in that situation, it could get clipped on the pack's hipbelt.
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