What is the best way to carry large folders?

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What is the best way to carry large folders?

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I mostly have what I consider as small folders (e.g. Caly3, Khukuri) and medium folders (e.g. Para, Endura), and they carry well in my right front pocket, whether clipped or deep inside. I also have a few large folders: an ATR that I clip to my back pocket during yard work, and Assists that I carry in coat pockets.

However, I recently got a Barong :D , which is about the same size as an ATR, and tried carrying that in my right front pocket for a day. Unfortunately, it wasn't all that comfortable when carried deep inside, and I didn't want to clip it at work.

So my question is "what is the best way to carry large folders?"

I expect to receive a few more large folders later this year (Blue Manix, Ti/M4 Millie, Gayle Bradley) and I'd like to carry them comfortably as well.

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I normally carry large folders clipped, but since you don't want to do that, would a belt sheath work? Buck 110s used to be carried like that, and people didn't seem to have a problem with the weight/size of them.
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When it's to big for my pocket i clip it to the belt.
Between pants and belt.
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In waistband seems like the next logical location, unless you send it to River City Sheaths for a neck carry option. :)
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I usually carry two knives. One small to medium knife clipped to a cargo pocket or dropped inside. For larger, heavier knives, or oddly shaped knives (such as the Yojimbo), I like belt sheaths. You can have a leather holster-like sheath made or you can buy a leather sheath with flap from A.G. Russell. A.G. also sells two sizes of nylon sheaths with flaps which I find very comfortable to use. They completely cover the knife and most people don't even notice that you are carrying one.
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Most pockets are at least 6" deep, and carry folders of that size quite nicely. I even had the Rock Salt in my pocket for a week or so.

All your medium sized 4" blades should be no problem. :D
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Mini manix fits snugly in some jeans/shorts coin pockets - no need to clip... insert it tip down, hole up with the tapered (narrower) end going in first.

It goes to about 60% the way down, some more... few less.
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Never had a problem carrying a Military-sized folder clipped in right front pocket or, occasionally, clipped in right rear pocket. IWB is another option as well as a custom-made belt sheath.
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I've followed Paul's lead and often carry my Barong or Military or Lil' Temp in my back right pocket. I carry a bandana there as well which helps keep the knife in an upright position.

I'll be receiving a back pocket leather sheath in a few days which fills the pocket and has a vertical compartment sized for my Barong.
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Never had a problem with a Police 3, Military, or Calypso clipped in my RFP. If I need it to be visible (anything over 2" has to be were I live) I will clip it to the little pocket on the right thigh of my Carpenter style jeans.

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Hey DM, I may be traveling thru SC next fall. Do you know if a closed flap belt pouch with knife inside is considered "visible"? I don't really think I will have problems, but just for my info.
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Sequimite wrote:I've followed Paul's lead and often carry my Barong or Military or Lil' Temp in my back right pocket.
My car seat leather is scarred up from back-pocket carry. Doesn't seem to effect the synthetic stuff in my truck.
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I use a pocket knife wallet. It allows a deep pocket carry, but holds the knife upright in my pocket for easy extraction. If there is any "imprinting" on the pocket, it appears to be just a wallet, and not a large knife. It easily holds one large knife, and one small one for non-knife people friendly situations.
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whovey wrote:I use a pocket knife wallet. It allows a deep pocket carry, but holds the knife upright in my pocket for easy extraction. If there is any "imprinting" on the pocket, it appears to be just a wallet, and not a large knife.
Wow. That is a fine idea. Do you still use a clip, or take them off? Where does one find such a thing?
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Bill's Urban Wallet. Try EDCKnives.com and sometimes on ebay. I leave the clip on, but don't clip it to the wallet as it is pretty stable.
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I find that carrying a large folder in my back pocket is the most comfortable way.
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2cha wrote:My car seat leather is scarred up from back-pocket carry. Doesn't seem to effect the synthetic stuff in my truck.
Do you have it clipped to your back pocket? Mine is carried completely within the pocket.
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I removed the clips from my Millies and carry them in my pocket like any other pocket knife.
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My best way for me to carry my large folders is in a horizontal sheath made by Gary Graley(G2).Pocket carry for me is out.I've carried the manix,mini manix,wegnerand G10 caly 3 this way.Though the caly 3 isn't a big knife.

I believe I have about a dozen of Garys sheaths each one is a thing of beauty.
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Sequimite wrote:Do you have it clipped to your back pocket? Mine is carried completely within the pocket.
I don't generally carry in back-pocket b/c of the clip issue. It only happens now when I've been fussing around in my shop and for one reason or another clip in back pocket. I think also exacerbated b/c I'm 6' 6" and have to slip and twist a little--lot--just to get in the car.
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