'Horizontal' knife sheath.
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Bushy knife of your choice, Kydex sheath by FYGT.
Or buy something in a sheath that takes Tek-Loks. Most ESEE sheaths and many others support horizontal carry. Personally I like a 45 degree handle down option worn on right.
http://www.heinnie.com/blade-tech-mini-tek-lok-clip
Or buy something in a sheath that takes Tek-Loks. Most ESEE sheaths and many others support horizontal carry. Personally I like a 45 degree handle down option worn on right.
http://www.heinnie.com/blade-tech-mini-tek-lok-clip
The bushcraft stores sheaths can be do horizontal carry, not a bad budget option.
http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/tbs-leather-brown-knife-sheath---multiple-variants-available-15677-p.asp
http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/tbs-leather-brown-knife-sheath---multiple-variants-available-15677-p.asp
I tried wearing my knife horizontally on my belt it a few years ago (swayed by watching a less-than-popular-in-certain-bushcraft-circles TV survival/entertainment chap...). I found it a) uncomfortable when sitting down, and b) awkward to use. I ended up adding a dangler to the sheath before selling the whole set-up. Each to his own of course, and it's fun to try stuff out!
Horizontal actoss the back or 'scout carry' is fairly popular for large knives.
I've carried a knife like this was when dling mountain sika stalking. With lots of time crawling on upur belly, it keeps the knofe out of the way yet easy to access when needed.
I've carried a knife like this was when dling mountain sika stalking. With lots of time crawling on upur belly, it keeps the knofe out of the way yet easy to access when needed.
Horizontal side or front carry is greatly improved if you have a six-pack stomach as distinct from one that suggests regular consumption of six cans of beer.
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Very true K! Mind you I'm pretty trim 
if I say so myself! I still think horizontal carry is less comfortable and convenient than using a sheath with a dangler. My opinion only of course, but based on experience! 
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if I say so myself! I still think horizontal carry is less comfortable and convenient than using a sheath with a dangler. My opinion only of course, but based on experience! Sent from my E2003 using Tapatalk
With my gut a horizontal carry is just not an option... one for the racing snakes only I would think...
Tried them all, made just about every type of sheath carry i can think of and the horizontal just didn't work for me.
It did stay relatively out of the way but if you are using your knife regularly its a pain to un-sheath and re-sheath. Especially in colder weather when you are wearing extra layers, longer layers even worse.
I guess its a good suit for the "commando military" applications as you only take the knife out rarely.
Boring old usual sheath for me but a nice mod is to give it a bit of an angle to make the ergos a bit easier. Its also very dependent on the size and style of the knife.
It did stay relatively out of the way but if you are using your knife regularly its a pain to un-sheath and re-sheath. Especially in colder weather when you are wearing extra layers, longer layers even worse.
I guess its a good suit for the "commando military" applications as you only take the knife out rarely.
Boring old usual sheath for me but a nice mod is to give it a bit of an angle to make the ergos a bit easier. Its also very dependent on the size and style of the knife.
Thank you, one and all. Lots of useful info. Loads of stuff I'd not considered, ie, getting at knife under clothing layers, discomfort due to spreading waistlines (maybe I should start smoking again!) and the rest. Once again I've learnt something new and your input is greatly appreciated. Ta Muchly. 
I will stick with a baldric style carry. Easy access to it and comfy, also easily removed if needed.
This kind of carry was used by the Anglo Saxons. They would be equipped with large knife called a seax worn blade up and horizontally. It would be easier to deploy from behind your shield with one hand. The fyrds main weapon being a spear and shield, the seax was for up close and personal.
