K-Sheath Clip- New Titanium Alloy Clip Fast Scabbard Clip for Kydex Sheath (Left and Right)

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The StrongArm sheath is ambidextrous and MOLLE compatible, so it is incredibly versatile. It can be carried in the scout or front horizontal positions regardless of whether you are left or right handed. I wish Gerber would use similar setups on more of their fixed blade knives. I did discover that if you have a smaller waist the the StrongArm tends to bump into things. The CRKT M21-14SFG Folding Knife is an example of a knife with a thumb stud for easy opening. Do You Want High Edge Retention or Ease in Sharpening? The contoured G-10 handles are easy to grip even when the knife is wet. This is fortunate, because this knife is a great trout fishing buddy. It is the perfect size for cleaning trout and the versatile sheath allow it do be carried in whichever way is most comfortable for the type of fishing be done.

The KA-BAR TDI Knife and Cold Steel Double Agent Series Knife are good examples of a karambit style blade. There is a lot to like about the Azo Baby. It has excellent fit and finish, high end steel and a comfy handle. But the main reason it makes this list it’s versatile and easy to adjust kydex sheath. It’s hard to overstate the usefulness of a Tek Lok in converting a knife to scout carry or just trying to improve the way it carries. Knives like the Kizer Little River Bowie really benefit from this kind of accessory because the manufacturer just didn’t quite put in the thought to perfect the sheath and belt clip. So a couple things about Tek Loks:Knives are affordable, and they serve many purposes, in addition to self-defense, making them handy to have just in case. Our methods tend to change depending on what season of the year it is, but the testing process generally involves the following: The Brook is a unique looking fixed blade. It was designed to resemble a Brook Trout, and I think Boker nailed it. Thankfully it’s not as slippery as a trout. While this fixed blade can be used for other projects—such as trimming roofing tile or opening boxes—it’s most ideal for drywall, given its slim nose, which allows it to make the accurate cuts that a larger option might not allow. A retractable utility knife can be used for some tasks with drywall, such as tapering drywall edges for super smooth joints.

This budget-friendly option from Pacific puts safety first thanks to a guard that keeps hands and thumbs away from the blade while also guiding cuts. It also protects whatever is inside the boxes by stopping the blade from extending in too far. In addition to precise, controlled top cutting, it can also be used for shallow tray cuts and deep cuts, thanks to its three different blade depth positions. I doesn’t perform as well as the Guardian 3, mostly because it doesn’t seem to ship with a good of a factory edge. And while N695 steel can be easier to sharpen than other premium steels, it is still a hard steel with rigid edge retention that will probably take a bit to tighten up. A concealed carry knife makes a decent self-defense weapon when a gun or other weapon is not practical, legal, or available.You must look up the laws for your locality before you decide on the best concealed carry knife for you. If you’re looking for something to jump out of planes with, this is a pretty solid option. Curtis Lovito (the designer and co-owner of Spartan Blades) put a retention lever and a button strap on this to make it carry as securely as possible.

The dagger is a time-honored self-defense style blade for close-quarters combat. A dagger is a straight blade with two very sharp edges that come to a fine point. While we are talking about how to carry your knife, have you thought about how you might carry your other tactical gear? You will also want to ensure the body of the knife is made up of heavy-duty materials, as it may otherwise fall apart,” DiBara adds. If durability is a high priority, we recommend the Stanley 4 in. Folding Compact Utility Knife, for its indestructible nature. Blade StorageA dull blade can increase the risk of accidents,” Williams says. But it can be all too easy to convince yourself to delay changing out the blade if you need to walk to your toolbox in another room to snag a fresh blade or if you need a screwdriver to swap out the blades. The SRKT Siwi is a result of a collaboration between knife maker Chris Williams and retired Army vet, Darrin Sirois. The end product is a small, tactical fixed blade that is a practical camping, fishing or bushcraft knife. The Ramadi is part of CRKT’s Forged By War series of knives which were all designed by veterans with combat experience. A portion of the proceeds from this series of knives are donated to the veteran’s charity of the designer’s choice. This Ramadi was designed by Special Ops veteran, Darren William Sirois who also designed the CRKT Siwi which appears further down in this article. The CRKT Ramadi is a well designed knife with a surprisingly low price point. We have it on our short list of knives that deserve a dedicated in depth review at some point in the near future.

The cost of a knife, compared to a gun, means there is no excuse not to own one, just about anyone can invest in a decent self-defense concealed carry knife. How to Choose the Best Concealed Carry Knife? More importantly, Civivi has gotten pretty darn good with their sheaths. It’s nothing too fancy, but they have the retention dialed in pretty well to have a good grip with easy deployment. The handle shape also has a slight lip at the top that makes a nice catching point for the sheath molding. It’ll take a lot of wear and tear to get this thing to loosen up.It might take some fiddling, but the StrongArm is pretty solid as a horizontal knife. Gerber has done their best to make it adaptable. While as a rule I consider most tactical knives to be stupid, I do like the big rubber handle and plain edge on this knife. I feel like there aren’t enough survival and tactical designs out there that use rubber or rubber-like materials. The kydex sheath holds the knife snugly with no rattle, and it’s easy to draw and re-insert the knife one handed with a little practice. The knife's blades are easily interchangeable with the push of a button, but note that there is nowhere to store spares. There’s not too much to say about the mounting system here that we didn’t say any other CIvivi on this list. The T-Clip works great, and the Waxahachie is so light you barely feel it on the belt most of the time. There are two sheath options for the Rat 3. The cheaper option is the basic nylon sheath pictured below. The other option is a kydex sheath with the Tek Lok. Both options allow you to carry the Rat 3 horizontally or vertically.