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For almost 20 years I carried a Buck 102 Woodsman/custom kydex scabbard in my boot. Light, compact and if I lost it in the river, no tears. A trip to the hardware store would replace it.
Do you carry a boot knife?
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For belt buckle knifes Gerber had one called the touché back in the '80's that came off the buckle and still held your pants up. I always figured it was the inspiration for the little revolver holster/buckles.
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I never had one but do have another Blackie Collins designed knife that Gerber used to sell, I think they called it the river runner.
It's not a long ash away from the knife I posted in #2 but the one I have is single sided but the steel is not as good as the tek knives.
Sorry for the gigantic photos, not mine just links.
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Great photos and narrative to go on with your knives. The only boot knife I briefly carried was a Gerber Guardian designed by Bob Loveless. Worked great and was very comfortable to wear.
The early Gerber Mk.II you had in Vietnam appeares to have the offset blade. I remember reading somewhere the reason for this design was that supposedly it made for a better deflection angle of the blade into the enemy's chest. Not sure how true this is but it does make for interesting speculation.
I own an early Gerber Mk.I and a later Mk.II and found then both to be great designs and very well constructed.
Great photos and narrative to go on with your knives. The only boot knife I briefly carried was a Gerber Guardian designed by Bob Loveless. Worked great and was very comfortable to wear.
The early Gerber Mk.II you had in Vietnam appeares to have the offset blade. I remember reading somewhere the reason for this design was that supposedly it made for a better deflection angle of the blade into the enemy's chest. Not sure how true this is but it does make for interesting speculation.
I own an early Gerber Mk.I and a later Mk.II and found then both to be great designs and very well constructed.
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Thanks for the kind words.
I'm a big fan of Loveless designs.
(Never could afford them, but really like them.)
The Guardian is one Gerber that I don't have but would really like to have.
At 70 years old, it's only function would be to complete the set.
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Currently carrying an SOCP replica as backup/boot knife. The sheath practically disappears inside the waistband with only the ring showing.
Prices are under $100 if you eschew frivolities like training blades and serrations. As my plans are [draw/slash/run away, run away!] I took the simplest way out.
Prices are under $100 if you eschew frivolities like training blades and serrations. As my plans are [draw/slash/run away, run away!] I took the simplest way out.
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I like the looks of that.
Pure functional design.
I agree with the tactics.
Escape is always the plan if unable to avoid the confrontation in the first place.
You don't have to kill your attacker, just make it so that he is slowed enough for you to get away.
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Another big fan of Bob Loveless knives but like you I could only afford to look, not to buy. I also share your appreciation for the Blackie Collin's design of the Gerber River Runner knives. Speaking of collecting I would love to find a Morseth Sleeve knife (sort of like the Gerber Guardian), to go with my Morseth Boot knife.
Another big fan of Bob Loveless knives but like you I could only afford to look, not to buy. I also share your appreciation for the Blackie Collin's design of the Gerber River Runner knives. Speaking of collecting I would love to find a Morseth Sleeve knife (sort of like the Gerber Guardian), to go with my Morseth Boot knife.
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I had one of those Gerber Guardian knives back in the early 80's. Good little knife and you hardly knew it was there.
Wish I still had it but it go lost down in Chile.
Wish I still had it but it go lost down in Chile.
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I don't but Dad carried a Western Boot Knife for decades.
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Got the peace maker 2 and put it on the inside of the left boot, wore it all day and it was completely comfortable, think we got a winner.
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Sheath is a little unorthodox but it secures the knife wonderfully, blade is 4116 krupp which is a German steel that is typically used in surgical work but I've had the Finn bear by CS and had no reason to hate on the steel. Blade is 5.5 inches which is my max for carry in TX, it resides on my Double H boots.
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Looks like a winner.
With the handle that high above the boot top, does it print on your pant leg?
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Not really. It doesn't really show but then I normally don't wear tight jeans.
If you ever decided you also wanted a folder for a carry either in a boot or secondary location, the Spyderco Matriarch w/ wave, Lil Matriarch, and Karembit might interest you to compliment your purchase/rotation.
Light, thin, ambidextrous, and legal just about anywhere, the Lil Matriarch can make a nice carry for when wearing clothes or traveling somewhere that rules out the possibility of carrying a fixed blade.
The larger Matriarch's wave feature makes it faster to open than even the fastest of autos because the draw and the opening become a single step.
(Note that both of the above-mentioned items are marketed as defensive weapons...favoring certain features that yield defensive benefits, they are not built to stand up to utility use.)
Light, thin, ambidextrous, and legal just about anywhere, the Lil Matriarch can make a nice carry for when wearing clothes or traveling somewhere that rules out the possibility of carrying a fixed blade.
The larger Matriarch's wave feature makes it faster to open than even the fastest of autos because the draw and the opening become a single step.
(Note that both of the above-mentioned items are marketed as defensive weapons...favoring certain features that yield defensive benefits, they are not built to stand up to utility use.)
Steve Cover
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Interesting design.
I agree, it looks like it would be one of those knives that you would really have with you when you needed it.
Thanks for joining in the discussion.
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Spyderco makes excellent knives however I've never been a fan of the "talon" blade style. I am in the market for a new folder looking for it to be a tanto or drop point style blade.
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I carried one of those (Gerber Combat Folder) in Germany when walking at night. Almost had to use it once as well.
Really nice defensive folder.
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Barry the Bear,
You have been wearing your boot knife for a while now.
How is it working out for you?
Any thoughts or suggestions?
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You have been wearing your boot knife for a while now.
How is it working out for you?
Any thoughts or suggestions?
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Well the peacemaker carries well, I carry it on the inside of my left boot. Its a stainless blade so I don't worry too much about it rusting from sweat or anything, I wipe it down once a week with a silicone cloth and it seems to treat it well. I am not a fan of the sheath its made from some type of polymer and the only complaint is its bulkiness id rather have a smooth leather sheath but It would go downhill rather quickly being down in the boot. I was thinking about switching to the Randall Sting.
I prefer a folding knife over a fixed blade for EDC carry
Easy access to my knife was a problem until I designed a sheath built into the rear pocket on my denim jeans.
Easy to reach in a hurry if needed
I still have full use of the pocket
For a lot of years this was my EDC
When carried, it was the single edge that was chosen.
(Single edge being much easier to explain than the dreaded double edged people killer in the eyes of a concerned law enforcement officer.)
I usually wore a light weight jack shirt that covered my back pockets so I wasn’t advertising that I was carrying a knife and yet still had a rapid access to it if need be.
Steve
Funny you would post this. I picked up a new pair of jeans a while back that had an extra "cell phone" pocket located between the right front pocket and right rear pocket. I didn't even realize it was there at first. Although it isnt wide enough to actually fit a cell phone in, it is easily the perfect size to hold my new Gerber folder.
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