optic Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Just wondering what is the preference for the position of a knife on your belt. Example. If your right handed, do you prefer your knife to hang vertical. Handle leaning forward or handle leaning back. The same question applies to the lefties in here. Next question is. Do you like having your knife loose on you belt or a tight fit, so that it does not flop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafloss Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Right handed, vertical & not flopping around. I'll often just have the sheathed knife in my pack or in the car so it doesn't get in the way - especially if getting in & out of the car to open gates etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optic Posted July 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Your on the ball Geoff. The seat and sitting was what got me thinking. The bloody knife is always being moved out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henno Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 If hunting with a pack, knife is always in the bag. If without pack on right hip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adios Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) edit Edited September 9, 2019 by Adios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozrider81 Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 left side vertical tight to hip, being darn mollie duke. needs to sit more to back so it sits comfortably when in car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbadpaul Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I had a short (2.5in blade) knife that came with a horizontal belt strap sheath that worked great, not a problem when jumping in and out of the motor, Ive been thinking of trying to replicate it as it dissapeared a few years ago!!, I dont think it would work with a 4inch blade and full handle but for a skinner type knife with a shorter handle it would be perfect IMO. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adios Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) edit Edited September 9, 2019 by Adios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_DJ Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Normally carry a fixed blade on my right side vertical when hunting with a Leatherman on my left side. At all other times (other then when passing security checkpoints) I carry a Leatherman in one of three positions. Left leg utility pocket, right side belt or if I'm wearing my holster, left side belt.I normally also have a folding knife in my pack.If it's worth having, it's worth having a spare.If it's worth having a spare, it's worth having two spares!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adios Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) edit Edited September 9, 2019 by Adios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunksy Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 When I'm out camping or anywhere remote/alone I'll keep at least one knife on me. Usual placement is a SOG Instinct at the small of my back and either ka-bar tanto or Gerber LMF2 on left hip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozrider81 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) I'm with henno on this. now if hunting with backpack knife in bag knife stays in bloody bag Edited September 9, 2016 by ozrider81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHuntVic Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I keep the light little Opinel No.8 on my right hip and other sheathed knives in my pack. Got really sick of the rifle butt knocking on a larger knife and getting stuck on door handles and chairs. Grant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsmart Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Backpack or car for me, I hate things on my belt. I'd either lose it or fall on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermtrails Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 I'm another who keeps mine in the bag. Just a boning knife and butcher knife. My sheathed knifes stay at home now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optic Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 If hunting with a pack, knife is always in the bag. If without pack on right hip. Or left in camp? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optic Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Or left in camp? These days the knifes are all on a belt. It only comes out if im butchering. Otherwise i have one in my pocket. If im on the quad. There is a selection of them. Far to many get lost if you dont have a standard. Belts in the car. Rifles banging them. Leaving them laying on the ground. There would be a thousand stories to tell about bloody knifes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbadpaul Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just a quick update, ive got a mate of mine making me a knife sheath that will fit horizontally onto a belt (or vertical on a rifle sling. got to decide what knife im going to remodel/butcher to fit it when i get it back. Ill post some piccys in a couple of weeks when its all done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adios Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) edit Edited September 9, 2019 by Adios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optic Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Got the leather HJ. I have been thinking about knocking one up that fits along the belt in the front. It will be out of the way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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