[Revolver Ocelot]

I'm looking for a fixed blade carry knife, just about any style of knife will work so long as it is light weight and relatively thin.

Tricky thing is I need one that has a sheath that when on my 11o'clock will point at a 45 degree angle torwards my right side.

any recommendations are appreciated.

[KBT1911]

That is why I just built my Swedish Lauri knife. I's similar in design to the Moras. I ordered the blade from Ben's Backwoods and built the handle and sheath myself. Just pick a blade that will be legal to carry in your state and suited to your purpose and build around it. It's a nice weekend project.

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DL Knives Bird & Trout.
Have Lifters do a cant on the leather sheath.

Spyderco Mule, and whine, beg, plead to have Tom Krein make you a kydex sheath.

Mora.
Dirty Bob has an excellent thread here in non-firearms, and includes some sheath tricks.

Just three ideas of many. Others will chime in with more.

[JTW Jr.]

Tricky thing is I need one that has a sheath that when on my 11o'clock will point at a 45 degree angle torwards my right side.


That is the way I carry my Rinaldi Matrix every day ( and have for the past 3 1/2 + years ). I also have a BM 210 Snody , that can be worn in the same position.

What price point are you looking at ? There are plenty of options , though with some you may need to get someone like Eric at OnScene Tact make you a kydex setup for it.

[Revolver Ocelot]

What price point are you looking at
200 or less, I could see going a little higher if its a custom job.

[JTW Jr.]

depending on what blade length and what steel you are looking at , you will find a bunch of options in that price range. even some customs , check the for sale by knifemaker on bladeforums for a host of selections.

You mentioned thin , thin as in blade steel or overall slim of the entire knife ? Did you happen to have a blade length in mind ?

[Valkman]

My B&T would be a custom knife for $150. Made of CPMD2 and heat treat by Bos! Kydex is included with the crossdraw option.

But I ran my hand into a table saw last week so it will be 2-3 months probably before I can grind again.

[Revolver Ocelot]

I believe the law in tn allows for a 4" blade but I'm not 100% sure (maybe someone here knows).

as far as overall width is concernde I mean it more for the handle then the blade.

[Black Toe Knives]

Email me I would love to make you custom knife. I can meet your price point of 200.00. Yes it is 4'' in TN. Guy that helps me bought one of my bird and trout just because of that reason.

Bird and Trout. 80.00
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr105/ke4ozo/HPIM0775.jpg

Micarta Fighter - Small 100.00
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr105/ke4ozo/HPIM0765.jpg

Micarta Bird and Trout 100.00
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr105/ke4ozo/HPIM0755.jpg

Just a sample.

[Revolver Ocelot]

black toe, would you also be able to make a leather sheath to my specifications? if so we may need to talk ;)

also I still can't seem to find what the leagal blade length is for tennessee, anyone here have an idea?

[Black Toe Knives]

custom sheath no problem extra $25, and blade length is 4" in Tn we live on line of Tn and Ky so information is readily available to us
let me know which knife and what you need from me on the sheath.
love working with damascus but also have 1095 in stock if you prefer that.
Let me know
Jim

[Black Toe Knives]

Valkman:

So sorry to hear bout your hand. Hope you heal quickly. Took a peak at you work - great stuff!
Take care man,
Jim

[JTW Jr.]

Nice work Jim.... way to take care of a fellow THR'r :)


Guess I can run out to Pahrump and do some grindin' for Don while he heals ;) His hand looked pretty nasty !

[Black Toe Knives]

Thanks JTW Jr. I like to remember that we are all in this together and have to do what makes the customer happy! :) I guess Don might appreciate your help, wish I was closer, I would give some time too.

[Valkman]

Yea JTW, you grind and I'll collect the money! Hahahaha

Thanks Jim, I'm not sure I should've bought a table saw. :D

[Revolver Ocelot]

Valkman, I feel your pain, I put my hand into a grinder once, I'm sure a saw is far worse but never the less being unable to do the things you love to a hand injury sucks.

I've been eyeballing a couple knives that I really like on line but won't order due to 6+month waits on them (I need it sooner then that).

http://brockblades.homestead.com/knivesII.html

I was liking the combat options line, espeacially with the g10 handles, however if you are unable to make such a blade let me know what you can accomplish as to something similar.

as for sheath however I wanted a black leather cross draw sheath that went between the belt and pants.

let me know what ya think.

[TeamRush]

WOW!
I feel like an old boot carrying plain old skinners and 'Ka-Bar' type Bowie knives all these years!

Nice work guys! Excellent knives!

[JTW Jr.]

Yea JTW, you grind and I'll collect the money! Hahahaha


better yet , I will flat grind one side , you can hollow grind the other side , be like getting 2 knives in one :)

I do need to make a run out your way sometime , if nothing else , just to visit.

[Valkman]

In the 3-4" I have the Bird & Trout

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo80/DLKnives/Black_BT2.jpg

And a Landshark but it is a hunting knife. I think the B&T would be a very good edc knife. I can get the leather made the way you want it.

In more of a combat blade the smallest I make is a 5" Fighter

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo80/DLKnives/5_inch_Fighter_BLKMicarta.jpg

But it may be 2 months or more before I can grind again. Sniff. :)

[Black Toe Knives]

Thank you Team. I can't even carry a EDC Fixed blade. I cant keep one long enough to carry it. This week i am going to finish "MY Damascus Folder finished the parts tonight. This my first folder. So I won't sell it. It will be all mine LOL. Revolver My Warranty is simple, you break it under normal use. I Promise I will fix or replace it as long as I am able to work in the shop. Plus if for any reason you are ever unhappy with it. Send it back to me for a "FULL REFUND" Because I don't make a knife I wouldn't love to own

[Revolver Ocelot]

you guys are making it difficult to decide who I'd like to make my knife :P.

when it comes down to it I'd like a knife with a 3.75 inch double hollow ground blade and a 3.5 inch handle. I've gotten to handle one of the brock blades my friend has and really like the ergonomics of the handle so closer the better.

[hso]

I believe the law in tn allows for a 4" blade

You're correct.



39-17-1307. Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. —


(a) (1) A person commits an offense who carries with the intent to go armed a firearm, a knife with a blade length exceeding four inches

[Valkman]

when it comes down to it I'd like a knife with a 3.75 inch double hollow ground blade and a 3.5 inch handle.

I can't stand short handles so all of mine, including the B&T, come with a 5" handle. The big Fighter has a 6" handle!

So the B&T has a 3 1/2" blade and is 8 1/2" overall length.

[JTW Jr.]

for concealed carry cross draw a 4" inch or less handle with a 3" blade seems to carry concealed a whole lot easier for me.

After 3+ years of carrying this way , I completely forget it is there till I need it. Never snagged on anything or got in the way.

I find that like a 1911 , the grip is the hardest part to conceal :)

Steel: .152 thick D2 Paul Bos Heat Treat
OAL: 6 5/8"
Blade: 2.9"

http://members.cox.net/titaniumtoys45/June2009/Jtw_20090530_0700.jpg

http://members.cox.net/titaniumtoys45/June2009/Jtw_20090530_0704.jpg

[Valkman]

I must say I've never made knives to be concealed or thought about shorter handles for that. Guess I need a new "Tactical Line"! :D

[ArfinGreebly]

Wow.

Late to the party, as usual.

And here I was going to suggest the A.G. Russell Woodswalker.

Not sure that can compete with the custom work above, though.

[JTW Jr.]

I don't have a single "tactical" model , I think of mine as concealed carry utility. :) I don't even consider tactical an adjective to use to describe any knife.

I did think about calling a model a " taxi cab skinner " ( for the cab itself , not the driver ...see they are using saturns here now ?)

[Revolver Ocelot]

yep, I wanted a short low profile handle to help it be concealed better, this is the only problem I find with any of the knives above.