Sheath - belt or neck?

[malley]

It seems I have reached the top of THAT waiting list after many years. However, i am in a dilemma regarding sheath choice. i have never used a neck sheath and quite fancy trying it. Just wondering if people have ways of adapting a neck sheath to be carried on a belt, if the urge takes you?!?! i realise a belt sheath could just be hung around the neck with a strap/cord, etc. i also realise this may be a dumb question to some?? Any pictures of what people have done? Finally - what is a "baldric" carry?

Be gentle with me

Cheers.

 

[FGYT]

It seems I have reached the top of THAT waiting list after many years. However, i am in a dilemma regarding sheath choice. i have never used a neck sheath and quite fancy trying it. Just wondering if people have ways of adapting a neck sheath to be carried on a belt, if the urge takes you?!?! i realise a belt sheath could just be hung around the neck with a strap/cord, etc. i also realise this may be a dumb question to some?? Any pictures of what people have done? Finally - what is a "baldric" carry?

Be gentle with me

Cheers.

Baldric ( or handbag/ satchel) carry is where its slung under one arm

so instead of just hanging round the neck you put one arm thro the strap


ATB

Duncan

 

[Tank]

This is my mora clipper in a kydex sheath which i have made into a neck carry. using the cobra knot means it does not dig into your neck.

 

[Golb]

I made a paracord baldric for my belt sheath.


Bushcraft knife in sheath with paracord baldric and lanyard by Golb.be, on Flickr

 

[Retired Member southey]

Heres some nice pics in an old thread,

Baldric carry

I personally would go for the belt, though if the sheath is included in the price, which would be cheaper to buy as an add on,

 

[malley]

Thanks everyone! Some lovely ones there. Any of you done the same thing but where the knife ends up under the arm but almost horizontal?

 

[malley]

I seem to remember an old thread on here, where people detailed the different methods of carrying their knives? Can't seem to find it in the search?

 

[sandbender]

It seems I have reached the top of THAT waiting list after many years..."

How long was your wait?

"...Just wondering if people have ways of adapting a neck sheath to be carried on a belt, if the urge takes you?!?.."

Yes, you can arrange the cords used for the baldric carry to use as a dangler type sheath, it isn't ideal though.

A Woodlore sheath is/was made for each individual Alan Wood knife, I had to send mine back to have a belt sheath made, I would suggest that you order both before your knife is delivered, you could also tap them for a bit of their expensive hootchie ridge cord which works well when putting your baldric setup together.

Thanks everyone! Some lovely ones there. Any of you done the same thing but where the knife ends up under the arm but almost horizontal?

Woodlore sheath baldric carry tutorial.

 

[FGYT]

Thanks everyone! Some lovely ones there. Any of you done the same thing but where the knife ends up under the arm but almost horizontal?

 

[malley]

Thanks for that Sandbender - great stuff!! MMMmmm order both sheaths?? Now, there's an idea!

Cheers Duncan - your knife still going strong, but fancy a re-handle soon. sheath is excellent, too!

 

[malley]

How long was your wait?



Yes, you can arrange the cords used for the baldric carry to use as a dangler type sheath, it isn't ideal though.

A Woodlore sheath is/was made for each individual Alan Wood knife, I had to send mine back to have a belt sheath made, I would suggest that you order both before your knife is delivered, you could also tap them for a bit of their expensive hootchie ridge cord which works well when putting your baldric setup together.

Woodlore sheath baldric carry tutorial.

Sandbender - I was added to the list in November 2007. I had forgotten about it.

 

[Retired Member southey]

I made a plaited belt which I then fixed the neck\shoulder sheath to, it worked as both a normal belt and a baldric, the means of tying the sheath to the belt works fine for solid belts too, and with the sheath on the inside(between belt and trouser it makes for a very secure carry,

also seen here is the single rope baldric, note the direction of the rope around the sheath, it helps to keep it from twisting away from the body and making drawing the knife tricky, I liked this method of carry, comfy and discreet, BUT, one careless moment putting the knife away and I had ruined decent smock, though same can go for on your belt too! but i have yet to ruin a hem yet,

Still regret selling that knife and sheath

Richards (Black Sheep on this forum) Sheaths are FANTASTIC! I need another shoulder one sooon!

 

[sandbender]

I like that, reminds me of the Chris Reeve pancake sheaths.