Tec-Loc v/s Drop loop

[Super X]

Hello guy's and gals,
Fixing to buy several sheaths for my Busse/kin knives. I have used Tec- Loc system in the past and like it however, do remember sitting in deer stands and having a little dig in on my side. I am wondering if the drop loop would be better or just stick with tec-loc. Since i am buying several sheaths I want to get the best options.
I will also be buying one for the NMFBM CG and am not sure the best way to carry it. Pics and suggestions would be appreciated on both. Thanks'
Since it is a little trouble to take pics and post, I will include a giveaway of a spiral lanyard or snake knot lanyard or both, chosen by random number in 7 days.

 

[donscpoo]

Personally, I find tek-lok good for blades which is less than 6". I will go for drop loop when the blade is 7" or above.

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

I don't much care for either to be honest, prefer instead to use Blade Tech IWB Rubber Loops / Tek Klip / 550 Cord for smaller knives and baldric or inside a pack for large blades.

 

[BillyJoeBobJim]

I like the Rainwalker Creations Stationary Kydex Drop Strip (SKDS).
It's just a double thick strip of Kydex with rivets to attach to a sheath. A TekLok can be attached to clip to a belt, pack-belt, etc. I just use two pieces of paracord for the belt-loop. This drops the knife to a lower spot and allows the knife & sheath to flex for sitting, etc.


He makes an SKDL (loop) also, but I've found the SKDS better for me.

 

[David Brown]

Most sheath makers can do both if you like.

Personally, I like the cross draw set up.

It leaves my strong side open for a side arm and I find on large knives cross draw at a 45 degree angle (like a sword) is very comfortable.
carrying a small knife cross draw horizontal is pretty nice also.

I do offer several drop down options as well if you like that.

kydex drop
kydex and rubber drop
leather drop with retention strap and tek-lok compatible
and even the Mashed Cat nylon danglers

Kydex drop

kydex and rubber

leather & kydex

Mashed cat

 

[RussMo]

Super X, good question as I think most hunters or just outdoorsman/women have had to address gear issue's at one time or another. Some rules I go by is I never go into a stand whether it's attached to a tree or pedestal type on the edge of a field or in a vehicle like hunting deer or hog in south Texas, that I have some kind of dangly attachment on me. I spent to many years in the military and as a public safety officer to put myself in a possible hazard position due to my gear. If something can get hung up, it will. If you are carrying a 6" blade or longer throw it in a pack. I agree with Dave Brown big time regarding a X-draw worn on the quarter hip. Another words I am R/Handed so I will wear a X-draw just above my l/pocket and I like the 3.5" to 5" blade in this position.

Now days I don't climb into a stand but I do ride & fly where I'm going. 4-wheelers, horse back what ever, a good X-draw is hard to beat cause you can still access it in a seated position. Now don't get me wrong I LOVE and USE my Danglers. Trick with those if your on moving equipment to secure the sheath to your leg so it moves with you and is held tight to the body in that fashion. I go thru a lot of brush and have had limbs snag packs, straps etc and that just buggers up the trip. Had a friend get his .44 Mag yanked right off him. Now he wears it in a X-draw that is a chest rig.

Just my .02, and everyone has there likes, dislikes and what is comfortable for the wearer. This is another one of those topics that there is NO pat answer. Above is just some of my experiences! Good luck in your decision.

 

[358]

I use swivel boat seats on all my stands, and the way the molded part of the seat cups around my mid section, it makes my iPhone case bother the hell out of me, and anything that's rigid to my belt and smaller than a holster, whether cross-draw or what. So I'd say it depends on the seat too. A holster doesn't bother me at all, I think because the portion above the belt line pushes against my side and rotates the assembly out away from the body. If it's something with a smaller lateral signature, it's entirely different and a thorn in my side. I'd carry a 3-5" fixed blade in a drop loop or not carry on the belt, in my stands. For what it's worth...

 

[Super X]

Super X, good question as I think most hunters or just outdoorsman/women have had to address gear issue's at one time or another. Some rules I go by is I never go into a stand whether it's attached to a tree or pedestal type on the edge of a field or in a vehicle like hunting deer or hog in south Texas, that I have some kind of dangly attachment on me. I spent to many years in the military and as a public safety officer to put myself in a possible hazard position due to my gear. If something can get hung up, it will. If you are carrying a 6" blade or longer throw it in a pack. I agree with Dave Brown big time regarding a X-draw worn on the quarter hip. Another words I am R/Handed so I will wear a X-draw just above my l/pocket and I like the 3.5" to 5" blade in this position.

Now days I don't climb into a stand but I do ride & fly where I'm going. 4-wheelers, horse back what ever, a good X-draw is hard to beat cause you can still access it in a seated position. Now don't get me wrong I LOVE and USE my Danglers. Trick with those if your on moving equipment to secure the sheath to your leg so it moves with you and is held tight to the body in that fashion. I go thru a lot of brush and have had limbs snag packs, straps etc and that just buggers up the trip. Had a friend get his .44 Mag yanked right off him. Now he wears it in a X-draw that is a chest rig.

Just my .02, and everyone has there likes, dislikes and what is comfortable for the wearer. This is another one of those topics that there is NO pat answer. Above is just some of my experiences! Good luck in your decision.

Thanks' for the replies and pics.Russ your are correct and what seems to work in the living room can be a nightmare in a briar patch. Iam leaning towards drop loops and leg straps for the larger ones. It is a liitle more money but probably worth it. The NMFBM is the largest with 2 Rmd's next in line.
Most of my knives are skinners like the Cabs, Basic-4, AMS, Rodent Solution.

 

[elof_alv]

You can have both!

Just buy a wide leather belt (or pieces of leather), a hole punch and additional screws. Punch the holes to match the sheath holes, punch the holes to attach tek-lok, screw thing together and you're good to go.