Two methods for carrying knives horizontally

Shown here are two quick and easy methods to set up tactical sheaths such that they will hang horizontally along the belt line. Advantages to carrying knives this way include ease of concealment, as well as a very quick and intuitive draw.

The first method uses some nylon with plastic bits I don't know the names of. It makes for two easily adjustable belt loops. Pretty self explanatory, anyway.

The second method shown uses a bit of string and the grommets/rivets to create some loops for a belt. This can be tightened by pulling the string, and if you were so inclined you could use a slidelock rather than a knot like I did, to ensure they all stayed nice and tight. Note that the string I used was just that, poor quality string, and better results would be had with some paracord or decent nylon cord.

Song is called Prayers for Rain (J. Viewz Remix) by Bluetech

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[17samfisher]

hey man, what did you use for those straps? can I buy it somewhere?

[ATCKDFND]

@17samfisher They came from a hardware store, they're actually the ends of tie downs. Had to cut them to make them, sadly!

[mpellegran]

Forgot something else. mounts over your abdomen.  Above the pelvis but below the ribs. This is in case you get kicked or blunt force so as not to get a bone boo boo. But I see your delima when carrying in civilian street clothes. Remember this wisdom my friend--carrying a knife like this magnifies any police charges against you. Ever heard of assault with a deadly weapon? Minimum 5 years. Carry wisely. These will ONLY get you in trouble (even though its tough and cool as hell)

[ATCKDFND]

@mpellegran I agree entirely, and I don't carry a knife like this in public - I stick to small folders.

Thanks for your comments and support!

[mpellegran]

When we are rucked up on patrol, my guys carry the kabars across their stomach on their non-firing side. Attatched to the fighting load carrying vest. Above the 6-pack magazine pouches. Keep equiptment off your legs. Keeps you flexible. In conferentations with locals, your arms are up in a protective posture, near your lower torso by your blade. Reaching across your body to a hip to retrieve a knife just gives me an opening to attack you and achieve the clench.

[ATCKDFND]

@mpellegran Great advice, are you a soldier/marine? Do you mount your Kabar's grip down, so the motion is a reach across the chest and a downward pull?

This video was primarily aimed at civilians, as we generally have less carrying capabilities on our torsos. ;)

[YourNameHere136]

@xxthesilentshadowxx im pretty sure its the black ka-bar fighting/utility

[xxthesilentshadowxx]

@YourNameHere136 wow really which ka bar? its exact same as the sog seal elite

[YourNameHere136]

@xxthesilentshadowxx the knife in the video is a ka-bar

[xxthesilentshadowxx]

nice sog seal elite and kydex sheath :) i got one for free when i enlisted

[BRAWLERBOY66]

I mount mine on my left shoulder so I can just reach up and withdraw.

[mpellegran]

Yea bro Army Airborne Infantry. Used to carry the old M7 bayonet handle down on the left side, but I broke the damn thing. Acquired a Ka-Bar later. Since a right handed person has natural strength flinging his arm from center outwards, that is the logical place for your blade. Ten times quicker to access than on the side, and your muscles are "sprung" for a outward and upward swing to the neck/head as you simultaneously turn your body to the left. Nothing says hello like a slashed cheek.