Knife carry - back of belt?

analog_peninsula said:
Okay, so I've seen a number of YouTube videos where people carry fixed blade knives on the very back of their belts. The suburbanite in me cringes when he sees this, as it looks like a great way to buy new seats for the car, the living room, etc. Up until now, I've contented myself with a fixed blade knife safely secured in my backpack, and a capable high quality folder clipped into my right pocket. Am I missing out on something, or do the people in the videos just enjoy buying new upholstery?
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Do not have any hard equipment in the middle of you back.
You can go down and take a real nasty blow to the spine

Sene it to many times with cuffs
 
mdwest said:
I keep a folder in my front, strong side pocket.. thats the only knife I keep on my person..

other knives, multi-tool, etc.. all get hauled around in my pack..
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+1. The padded hip belt on most packs is not conducive to having anything attached to a pants belt underneath it. I too carry a folder clipped to my right pocket, two skinning knives in the pack, and if I’m not carrying a rifle, my Glock 40 10mm in the holster attached to the front of the pack.
 
Flbt said:
Do not have any hard equipment in the middle of you back.
You can go down and take a real nasty blow to the spine

Sene it to many times with cuffs
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Yep, nothing on the belt in the middle of the lower back.
 
Unless your only use is to cut biltong, for Africa, the left cross belt carry is superb. It is never a problem entering or exiting a vehicle (or campfire seat), and is instantly available for anything else. In the Third World, I never leave home without it. The knife is the JT Ranger by Von Gruff. https://vongruffknives.com/438154608/438245812

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I would venture to say you never need a knife or even a side arm ,......... until you do, then they could be priceless, everything from shaving kindling for a fire to skinning your food. Ive carried a sidearm for decades and never once needed it, should I stop? better to not need it and have it than, well you know.
 
I carry a 5" Bagwell Damascus skinner on my belt daily my old friend Bill made me, it can be slightly canted for vehicle operation, no problems with back discomfort, a snuff can with a couple spare mags of ammo in a rear jeans pocket over the years is what caused me to have the driver's seat recovered in my farm 1-ton.

They wear seats as well as back pocket material.
 
Doug Hamilton said:
I have a separate "hunting belt." Cartridge carrier, range finder, small pair of shooting sticks, two knives, a small pouch to.hold essentials and a canteen in hot, dry country. Most, if not all of these things are on the belt during a hunt. When I get back to a vehicle or go inside there is no question about sitting with it on. Undo the buckle and everything comes off at one time. And yes the knives are in the back.
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I should point out that I detest wearing a back pack while hunting and won't do.it unless forced to. Heavy coat, rain gear, thermals, maybe a spotting scope, etc. I have never had to carry one in Africa. I do keep one with extra stuff in the vehicle.
 
cwpayton said:
I would venture to say you never need a knife or even a side arm ,......... until you do, then they could be priceless, everything from shaving kindling for a fire to skinning your food. Ive carried a sidearm for decades and never once needed it, should I stop? better to not need it and have it than, well you know.
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Same with carrying some water/filter pump, lighter, t.p. and a flashlight. No easy substitutes in the woods/bush.
 
I no longer carry a knife on my belt when hunting for many years now. Gets in the way as I use a fixed blade.
 
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