How do you carry your pocket knife?

Bigpapa · Jan 4, 2012

I was in a class many years ago, in the class many if not all carried a folding knife in a pocket. The knife was either in a pocket or clipped to the inside of a pocket. The instructor gave a demonstration on why both ways were not good options. Since that class I always wore it as suggested, angle clipped in my front waist band. I don’t even notice it there.

Again that was many years ago and I still prefer to carry in this manner and was curious how others carried?

SRD · Jan 4, 2012

Not in my pocket

Bigpapa · Jan 4, 2012

mlance238 said:
In my back right pants' pocket, within quick reach of my dominant hand. I think it has its pluses and minuses. Good: within easy reach, comfortable. Bad: easier location to be pick-pocketed, not entirely concealed since the clip is sometimes visible depending on clothing.

What do you mean by angle clipped?

Just clipped in side my front waist band angled along the belt line.

mlance238 · Jan 4, 2012

Do you recall why your instructor didn't recommend in-the-pocket or clipped in a pocket? Or the reasons why carrying in front is better? Thanks.

SRD · Jan 4, 2012

Bigpapa said:
Just clipped in side my front waist band angled along the belt line.

That's what I do when going out (dress attire).99% of the time in front pocket (strong side),I use it constantly at work/home and this is the easiest/most convenient for me.

You get that AR together yet??

MJackson38 · Jan 4, 2012

I tend to carry my knife in my front pocket on my strong side

Sportstud4891 · Jan 4, 2012

mlance238 said:
Do you recall why your instructor didn't recommend in-the-pocket or clipped in a pocket? Or the reasons why carrying in front is better? Thanks.

This. I am also curious.

Auckland · Jan 4, 2012

Bigpapa said:
angle clipped in my front waist band. I don’t even notice it there.

Is that the skinny person way of carrying?

Bigpapa · Jan 4, 2012

There were several people in the class myself included wearing the knife clipped inside a pocket. As training went on the instructor would without notice remove the knife from a student, advertising the clip lead it to be used on you or anyone else, or just stolen. Next…again without notice while other training was going on the instructor approached from behind pinning your arms to your side pulling you to the ground. With the knife in your pocket or clipped to a pocket, your range of motion could not get to it. Now, same example with knife in the waist band...the range of motion from my elbows down allowed extraction of the knife and be used on assailants arms and lower extremities. I’m sure there is no perfect way to carry and be prepared for every situation and seeing the example played out in real time was more impactful for me to change. I am sure there are cons to this carry as well, as I am not by any means a tactical expert. I was interested in others reasons for carrying the way they do.

Biggie313 · Jan 4, 2012

Tip up, strong side front pocket, all the way to the rear as possible.

Bigpapa · Jan 4, 2012

Auckland said:
Is that the skinny person way of carrying?

Haha - I will agree that this may not be preferred for anyone with Dunlop problems.

Redcobra · Jan 4, 2012

In my left jeans pocket.

Buck · Jan 4, 2012

clipped in strong side front pocket. It is more for utility than anything.

Bigpapa · Jan 4, 2012

SRD said:
You get that AR together yet??

We did get it done over the weekend. She had a great time putting it together and the Spikes enhanced lpk is sweet! Need to get to AGC soon so she can test fire and sight.

K31 · Jan 4, 2012

Open, Mexican.

Winged Pig · Jan 4, 2012

In my pocket...

mlance238 · Jan 4, 2012

Bigpapa said:
There were several people in the class myself included wearing the knife clipped inside a pocket. As training went on the instructor would without notice remove the knife from a student, advertising the clip lead it to be used on you or anyone else, or just stolen. Next…again without notice while other training was going on the instructor approached from behind pinning your arms to your side pulling you to the ground. With the knife in your pocket or clipped to a pocket, your range of motion could not get to it. Now, same example with knife in the waist band...the range of motion from my elbows down allowed extraction of the knife and be used on assailants arms and lower extremities. I’m sure there is no perfect way to carry and be prepared for every situation and seeing the example played out in real time was more impactful for me to change. I am sure there are cons to this carry as well, as I am not by any means a tactical expert. I was interested in others reasons for carrying the way they do.

Thanks, very valid points! :thumbsup:

smokering · Jan 4, 2012

If you are not aware enough to let someone get up behind you and pin your arms and take you down, then you have more problems than where your knife is located. Just saying.....

mlance238 · Jan 4, 2012

smokering said:
If you are not aware enough to let someone get up behind you and pin your arms and take you down, then you have more problems than where your knife is located. Just saying.....

Really difficult to be this aware, at all times, IMO. Being in a crowd of almost any size makes this level of awareness nearly impossible.

I think your larger point is still very true: situational awareness is your first defense.

Bigpapa · Jan 4, 2012

smokering said:
If you are not aware enough to let someone get up behind you and pin your arms and take you down, then you have more problems than where your knife is located. Just saying.....

I also agree to situational awareness, but everyone including you can be caught unaware. When you think or if you think it could never happen to you...you're screwed!!

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