What's a good, small ankle/calf carry fixed blade?

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daviesgeek

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I'm looking to carry a small ankle/calf fixed blade. I'd like it to be a good knife, but small and lightweight, since I'll be running/biking. Does anyone have suggestions?
 
Just out of curiosity, how are you going to deploy an ankle knife while pedaling a bike?

Have you thought about a neck knife?
 
marcinek said:
Just out of curiosity, how are you going to deploy an ankle knife while pedaling a bike?

Have you thought about a neck knife?
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I don't know that I will have to, but it's more just out of satisfying both my parents and just so I feel safer :) If I ever needed to actually draw it, I probably won't be on the bike.

I'm actually looking at a Spike. It's very light (2.3 oz.) and is only 8 inches overall. It is a neck knife, but I'm going to have a friend make me a low profile leg holster.
 
Bigger is better...the question is, how big are you willing to go, and how much are you willing to spend?
 
It has already been brought up, but there are MUCH better ways to carry a FB than on the ankle. Would recommend an IWB sheath for any fixed blade you would choose to carry, many sheathmakers to choose from on the forum.
 
The problem with carrying a knife on your ankle/calf, as opposed to on ones waist or in a pocket-sheath, is that ones ankle/calf is subject to a lot more motion/movement/centrifugal force than ones waist or hip. An "ankle" knife is going to to get whipped around and back-and-forth while running or pedaling. And the faster you run, or pedal, the more force there will be trying to separate the knife from your ankle.

And if your pants should even momentarily cover the knife, that could be considered "concealed carry", which is very illegal in many places.

Personally, if I were just walking around I wouldn't want to carry an 8" knife on my ankle, much less running or pedaling a bike. But that's me. If you are set on carrying a fixed-blade on your ankle, I hope you have a sheath that both holds the knife securely, and holds it in place on your ankle securely.
 
killgar said:
The problem with carrying a knife on your ankle/calf, as opposed to on ones waist or in a pocket-sheath, is that ones ankle/calf is subject to a lot more motion/movement/centrifugal force than ones waist or hip. An "ankle" knife is going to to get whipped around and back-and-forth while running or pedaling. And the faster you run, or pedal, the more force there will be trying to separate the knife from your ankle.

And if your pants should even momentarily cover the knife, that could be considered "concealed carry", which is very illegal in many places.

Personally, if I were just walking around I wouldn't want to carry an 8" knife on my ankle, much less running or pedaling a bike. But that's me. If you are set on carrying a fixed-blade on your ankle, I hope you have a sheath that both holds the knife securely, and holds it in place on your ankle securely.
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Okay :) All of you have more experience than I, so I'll trust what you say. I still will probably get the knife. I needed a reason to get another knife ;) I'll try it and if it doesn't work, it doesn't work. Thanks!
 
Speaking from experience, 8" is a very large neck knife to conceal easily, especially if you are of average height and/or build. I'm 6'3" and about 40 pounds overweight and I stopped using an 8" neck knife because it printed through my clothes too often. My current neck knives are all under 6-1/2".
 
Rothco Paracord Knife
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfYNPJ9XNeE
not the best in the world but functional,
light weight and affordable enough; thus easily replaceable in any event.
 
I like ankle carry. Boot knives have been used for years. Not to say you can't carry more knives at other locations as well. I like the ka bar ankle rig that was originally designed for the ka bar TDI. However I carry a bk14 on mine because I find it to be a more versatile tool than a TDI. I bet most kydex sheaths could be modded to carry on the ka bar ankle rig. Worth checking out.
 
I keep an ESEE Candiru on my boot as a ldk when I'm in the desert for work. Sounds perfect for your application.
 
Thing is, the OP isn't talking about wearing boots. He's talking about running and riding a bicycle. Not many people wear combat/hiking boots when they go for a run. A knife sheath can be attached to a boot quite securely for walking, but I assume that the OP would be wearing sneakers/running shoes when running/bicycling. That means any fixed-blade sheath would be something completely separate from his footwear and would be attached directly to his ankle. And like I said, it can be very difficult to keep a knife securely attached to ones ankle when running.
 
The ankle rig I mentioned is pretty secure. I have worn it running and it was ok. Never warn it riding a bike but wear it on the motorcycle all the time. As a utility tool a slow draw is not an issue (which is the biggest reason I carry a knife anyways). As a last resort self defense weapon, ankle carry is a great idea. For this reason, you should be carrying multiple knives in various locations for draws from various positions. For example, an ankle draw would be beneficial from the sitting position or from on the ground if the threat is in your guard. Drawing from the waist can be extremely difficult when sitting or wrestling on the ground. For the ops question I think fixed ankle carry complimented with a folder in the waistband could work for him.
 
daviesgeek said:
I'm looking to carry a small ankle/calf fixed blade. I'd like it to be a good knife, but small and lightweight, since I'll be running/biking. Does anyone have suggestions?
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tueller....yours was a really, really good post. :thumbup: :thumbup: Seems like people are enamored by the sexy-ness of a SD ankle rig, but neglect to think that they need to be on the ground or bent over at the waist to use it....neither are particularly good SD positions.

They are good as a last, desperation resort.

Though, while running/biking, like the op is discussing, they are far less effective than...running or biking away.
 
Attach it to your bike frame. As for running, I'm not too sure what the most secure method would be. We have enough things flopping around when we jog. We don't need more to worry about.
 
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