I LOVE concealing big knives. I don't have anything quite as big as a DFLE, but my YG conceals pretty well. Right now it's hanging off my belt, right down into my RF pocket. I'm using the standard 6" cordura sheath sold in the SYKCO store (in addition to a Rainwalker IWB Kydex sheath). It's covered by a t-shirt. This is actually a very comfortable, easy way to carry this knife.

Ha. And I have scoliosis and carry that much. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

LOL, not from carrying it, from not having to sit on the dang thing (wallet) all day.

I usuall carry a folder everyday, and it changes. CRKT M-16, Shasta and their older model (can't remember the name). Sometimes my Ontario folder and Leatherman Wave. I also carry my SAK in a belt sheath.

When in the woods a small belt knife such as my DM or Mud Puppy. I do wear neck knives - Simonich Crow Foot, Tops ALERT and others.

I carry my Spyderco Tenacious and C.S. X-2 Voyager in my front pants pockets, along with an old Schrade and a small Case. On my belt I carry whichever knife I pick up that morning - S-6, JackHammer, DFLE, or whatever. I live in rural Missouri, so I carry whatever I want! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

The laws here in Canada are strange, and more importantly up to a lot of interpretation. An example a knife with a blade smaller then 12 inches long but made to look like a different object such as a pen is a prohibited weapon. A cane sword is not prohibited as long as the blade is over 12 inches HOWEVER most LEO's and prosecutors view a cane sword as a weapon therefore prohibited outside of the home.

I currently carry most often in my pocket. Usually that includes a Camillus CUDA EDC and a random SAK. (most frequently the Huntsman or Super Tinker)

Living in Illinois is not really knife friendly for fixed blade carry (anything over 3" blade is considered a dangerous weapon)

When in a more friendly state I usually carry a griptillan or BM 910 Stryker instead of the Camillus. I will be moving to Montana within the next few months which should improve my options.

i though this was sharp at first glance <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Nope no Goretex can't be sharp <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

unsub: lol <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Thanks Simon it is always nice when someone else finds my jokes as funny as I do.


Love the M-95 ,saw a awesome Valmet bayonet version by Fiskars on the local exchange but it went in like 30 seconds and 500$ was to rich for my blood.
I would love a Valmet and bayonet a lot though as it is perfect for the climate here. All AK derivatives are evil though so illegal. We can however buy a semi auto Norinco M14 knock off for 300$ with a hunting ticket.

Was watching a crappy cam of the new batman(already saw it in theater) and when they got to the scene where they inventory all Jokers knives. "All he has in his pockets are knives and lint" was the line. I looked around the living room and it was littered with knives many much wickeder looking than Jokers. I got 5 knives this week ,a caly3 and 4 Rosarms so i had them and some knives i was comparing the big Rosarms bayonet to like the SH-E and the Buck 119 laying around. I was actually holding a knife in each hand.

Here is a photo i took of some of the newbies.


Cliff ,PIN ,Beaver ,bayonet

I love knives with simple classic bowie style like the bayonet(it does not attach to any rifle it is just the name). I prefer to use a knife as a sidearm rather than a gun(just like the joker) but because there are legal reasons but mostly because I know how to use a knife a lot better.

I especially like knives that were designed to be sidearms like the one in my avatar by D.E Henry which is between the 119 and the Bayonet in size. Before the cartridge pistol a good bowie knife was the sidearm of choice. They were usually smaller than what we would consider a bowie ,5 to 7 inch blades and many did not have the familiar clip point. The San Fransisco and Sheffield makers specialized in this style and they remained popular long after the peacemaker had made all men equal. here is a classic "Price" San Fran bowie with a spear point. I like this style because it has a usable dagger point but also a much better single edge geometry than a double edged dagger style knife. Ivory also is one of my weaknesses


I hope these types of sidearms become popular again. While I am totally against gun control I do see an advantage to people not getting hit with stray bullets.
I also think people would be less likely to kill someone if they had to do it manually with a knife rather than just pulling a trigger.
Mostly though i think they are beautiful and the badge of a free man and part of our western culture. Here in Canada criminals often have handguns but I don't feel like I need anything more than a good fixed blade fighter like the Bayonet,
Busse PBF or Buck 119

Even though the Bussekin brands are known for choppers and EDC's they can pull off a wicked sidearm knife. Actually i can't think of a kind of knife they could not do well.

Busse has several knives of the sidearm style and several that can fill the role well even if not specifically designed for it. Rats have the DesertJack but Scrapyard does not really have one. The HookGuard is close but it is just to heavy and slow handling although it does make it more useful for actual work.
Thin it out and sharpen that back edge and whammo instant fighter. It is still a little big for EDC even worn out in the open on a belt.

The Buck 119 is near perfect for a sidearm. It has the classic style and sheath down perfectly. It is very light and short enough for wear. It has a wicked clip
for snap and back cuts ,it has a sharp point for stabbing and a very sharp hollow edge for cutting.

The USMC knife(classic K-BAR) is another great sidearm bowie knife. It was pretty much a classic bowie in a military uniform. The Bowie is quintessentially
American so it was an inspired choice. Actually the WW2 US soldier was the best equipped soldier in the war. Garand ,1911 and a K-Bar are still excellent 60 years later. Getting into the war a few years later was a big help though.

I would love to see a Scrapyard fighter. Something simple so it could do lots of other chores besides being a sidearm. Ideally your preferred close quarters weapon would be as useful as the K-BAR. I was thinking of a knife like the RMD
with a 5 and 1/2 to 6 and a 1/2 inch blade of thinner than usual steel and the RES-C handle. The normal Scrapyard unsharpened clip. Of course i would sharpen my clip but this should be a very versatile blade. Like a Scrapyard Sissipukko.