Traditional Carry Systems / Methods

[Mayonardo]

Usually a small folder, like a Pemberton or #25 Barlow in the left front with my silicone cased iPhone. A “larger” folder like a Possum Skinner or Buffalo Jack in my right front with nothing else. If I should carry two folders in one pocket I will use a leather slip
“Big” knives like the GEC #97s go in a belt sheath.

 

[Pinemoon]

I just threw this together, it's not pretty butcher it's functional.

Looks good . I've found knives are so much more comfortable when they ride vertically.

And @Misplaced Hillbilly , you are certainly not under-knifed . No one can accuse you of that

 

[cjtamu]

Naked, right front pocket if the knife is small enough. Nothing else in the pocket. Bulkier knives in a belt pouch. Can't find who posted it, but great idea about using a pocket slip when wearing house pants. That's the one time I worry about my knife falling out of my pocket. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

So many cool ideas to learn from here! For me: Vic Minichamp on a lanyard hooked to a Bianchi key keeper and dangling in my RF pocket; tribal lock or mini trapper in an open top belt sheath; one of various slipjoints in a Case suede slip in my right cargo pocket with IDs and cash; if carrying another SAK then in a Zermatt belt pouch with sharpening steel; if a 110 or 112 then in a Buck belt sheath; etc. I found 5-packs of the (now discontinued) Case suede slips with Velcro closure in both small and medium sizes. They are great for pocket carry of anything from a tiny trapper to a seahorse whittler.

 

[Pinemoon]

I just added a cheap version of a bead to assist in retrieving my trapper from the rear pocket. I have real decorative beads for my nicer knives, but can't always justify the expense for every knife. My solution was to visit the local hardware store (I love hardware ). I bought three 1/4-20 nuts. Two grade 8 and one stainless. Cost me 70¢.

Nut Bead by D P, on Flickr

 

[cjtamu]

I found 5-packs of the (now discontinued) Case suede slips with Velcro closure in both small and medium sizes. They are great for pocket carry of anything from a tiny trapper to a seahorse whittler.

Big thanks for this post. Bought my wife a beautiful MOP Tiny Trapper for Christmas. Perfect to use with her spinning wheel (yeah, you read that right) when she's going to classes etc. Been putting it in a little drawstring jewelry bag but of course it doesn't want to stay closed so she hasn't carried it much. Just found and ordered a 5 pack of the Small Case suede pouches.

 

[Modoc ED]

Mostly, I carry my knives in either my right front pocket or left front pocket but there are times when I carry in a sheath or pouch.

Two Boker 4 1/8" trappers

Dressed in their Boker sheaths.

 

[JD Bear]

I carry all my traditionals in a Case Side Draw.

I carry my Proper in one of those too. I use that sheath for a bunch of stuff, but it fits that knife great

 

[Pinemoon]

Mostly, I carry my knives in either my right front pocket or left front pocket but there are times when I carry in a sheath or pouch.

Two Boker 4 1/8" trappers

Dressed in their Boker sheaths.

Those sheaths are classy

 

[Horsewright]

Helping folks carry their traditional is just what I do. Well I make a few too:

Sometimes guys run over em with their lawnmowers.

Getting carried:

Sometimes they go to faraway places:

Sometimes closer to home:

How ya wanna carry yours?

 

[Pinemoon]

Gorgeous examples there Horsewright
You're doing it well

 

[Horsewright]

Gorgeous examples there Horsewright
You're doing it well

Thank you sir!

 

[CasePeanut]

The Horsewright knives and leatherwork impress the hell out of me every time I see it. I don’t have much need for a fixed blade but I’m gonna get me one of his someday just to have an excuse to carry it around in such a badass sheath.

 

[Grateful]

I really want to try one of those buckaroo pouches at some point. Looks like a great way to carry a Trapper.

 

[cjtamu]

Another +1 for Horsewright . Beautiful leather work. I love that one for the folders with the wings on either side. And I just happen to have a folder that's too bulky to ride in my pocket. Hmmm.

 

[Horsewright]

The Horsewright knives and leatherwork impress the hell out of me every time I see it. I don’t have much need for a fixed blade but I’m gonna get me one of his someday just to have an excuse to carry it around in such a badass sheath.

Thanks

I really want to try one of those buckaroo pouches at some point. Looks like a great way to carry a Trapper.

Yeah they really work great. Only way I cary a folder anymore. One of those deals that works so good I wish it were my idea. Its not they've been around for a long time.

Another +1 for Horsewright . Beautiful leather work. I love that one for the folders with the wings on either side. And I just happen to have a folder that's too bulky to ride in my pocket. Hmmm.

I call that one a Leatherman sheath cause I first strated making it for different multi tools. Same pattern works great on a folder too, particularly the larger ones. Thanks.

 

[Daedric Panther]

Hey y’all. I’m looking for a better carry system for my primary edc knife. I carry an old Camillus made trapper. I currently just throw it into my front right pocket or watch pocket if I’m wearing jeans.

The issue is it can, and occasionally has fallen out. I had a very close call over the weekend when my knife slipped out of my pocket and into a friend’s couch at a party. (Thankfully, someone found it and left it on the table. I had no idea I was missing it at the time)

I’d hate to accidentally lose my main knife. How do y’all carry your full size trappers and other traditional knives? Is a belt sheath the way to go?

 

[SVTFreak]

On a big knife, a belt sheath works.

When I used to wear athletic shorts/pants, I had a Chris reeve leather slip (any would work really) with a big rubber band strip glued to the back. The rubber gave it enough grab to keep it from sliding out even when legs was elevated.

 

[Danke42]

I really like a traditional in a pocket slip in my jeans back pocket.

 

[NMpops]

I just don't get it. How does a pocket knife fall out of the front pocket of blue jeans?? Dockers and dress pants I can see but Jeans??