I love my Gunting, the fit and finish is superb, absolutely no complaint there. The design and ergonomics of the handle, blade and ramp are everything they are purported to be. And it’s so well balanced that manipulating the drone is so easy, very fun! Heck, even some of my less sheeply friends and family that I’ve handed the drone to are amazed at how easy such a large handle is to manipulate. My only complaint is the placement of the clip. I know that it was designed this way for the grip change, but I’m finding it very, very awkward to carry and deploy, so much so that I usually just don’t carry it. Unlike jeans, most of my dress pants have vertical openings, making for awkward carry and deployment of the Gunting, quite often catching the pocket with the ramp. And coupled with the fact that I’m a desk jockey, sitting all day, the knife had a tendency to work it’s way out. I know that this issue has been extensively discussed before, and the typical resolution is the inevitable suggestion of a sheath of some type (I’ll more than likely wind up going this route). So far, my own experiments have proven to be somewhat awkward, so I’m looking for feedback. Here is my question, leaving a sheath carry as a last resort (I’m really reluctant to add another EDC item to my belt, I’ve got enough crap there as it is: Swisstool, pocket watch belt-pouch, keys, small fixed hawksbill utility knife, Mini-Maglight), while utilizing the clip, has anyone found a comfortable method of carrying, and especially deploying, the Gunting from alternative locations (back pockets, IWB front or back, et cetera) to that of the right-front pocket?
Thanks in advance,
Laurence
Alternative sheathless carry for Gunting?
Bidrac-
This idea may not be practical for you, but since my lady is a good seamtress, it's worked out well for me. I've had her make sub pockets just for the gunting. These pockets are like those that are built into some levi's, but customed fitted for the G and made from studier material. The right pants are also helpful, in that you need a front pocket that is ample for your hand to slip down and grasp the Gunting from the the sub pocket.
You have to buy pants with this purpose in mind, so that's a hassle, and depending upon your lifestyle and clothing rut, it may not work for you. My summer pants carry this sub pocket but a vest or jacket will cover belt carry in the winter.
-Seth
Edited by - seth on 8/31/2001 11:49:26 AM
This idea may not be practical for you, but since my lady is a good seamtress, it's worked out well for me. I've had her make sub pockets just for the gunting. These pockets are like those that are built into some levi's, but customed fitted for the G and made from studier material. The right pants are also helpful, in that you need a front pocket that is ample for your hand to slip down and grasp the Gunting from the the sub pocket.
You have to buy pants with this purpose in mind, so that's a hassle, and depending upon your lifestyle and clothing rut, it may not work for you. My summer pants carry this sub pocket but a vest or jacket will cover belt carry in the winter.
-Seth
Edited by - seth on 8/31/2001 11:49:26 AM
I too am a desk jockey and don't like anything in my pockets or on my belt. I am also concerned about deployability. I contacted Mr. Frank Olsen at skunkworks and had him create for me a shoulder harness. I then went to my local craft store and took the webbing that Frank attached to the kydex shoulder harness and replaced it with a single loop of cotton from clasp to clasp. I now wear the Gunting as a neck knife (ramp hangs caudal - toward the head). I keep one button open on my dress shirt and wear a tie. The distance between the kydex harness clasps disperses the weight of the Gunting.
Jim
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Bildrac,
Someone over at Bladeforums (can't remember who <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>) had a kydex pocket sheath made for the Gunting. A search or query over there would find the details. IIRC it was made by Frank at Skunkworks.
Clay
Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.
Someone over at Bladeforums (can't remember who <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>) had a kydex pocket sheath made for the Gunting. A search or query over there would find the details. IIRC it was made by Frank at Skunkworks.
Clay
Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.
Bildrac: Personally I would not got sheathless with the live blade, cut my self once and that was enough. Anyway, I got my Gunting pocket sheath from Frank Olesen (Skunkworks)last Tuesday. It is a welcome addition to my other Gunting sheaths. I would not have a problem wearing it to any place, work or pleasure. Comfortable in the pocket, quick to deploy, does not shift when moving from sitting to standing, and the outline looks like a checkbook in you pocket (khaki cotton pants are my everyday wear). The Gunting pocket sheath is a good rig. If you have any specific ideas in mind about making Gunting rig, you should talk to Frank (reasonable and workable ideasare alway listend to).
Edited by - 357Sig on 9/2/2001 7:54:47 PM
Edited by - 357Sig on 9/2/2001 7:54:47 PM
With regard to the issue of kydex neck harness carry, there is inimal imprint. Nevertheless, the harness is black. If I wear a summer short sleeve shirt in white, with no tie, you can see that there is something dark lurking under the shirt. But othewise it is a seamless (no pun intended, well maybe a little) carry. what does Frank Olsen charge for the pocket gunting sheath? I love the idea.
Jim
Jim
Frank charges $40.00 for the pocket sheath. A little more work goes into this sheath than the standard belt sheath. It is well worth the money. Frank is truly an artist with kydex. This is the link that has a picture of the pocket sheath. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... ing+Sheath
I wanted to thank all of you for your recommendations. I spoke with Frank at Skunkworks and ordered two sheaths, one for the Gunting, and one for another knife. I also learned that he is a huge wealth of martial arts and general tactics/history information! I'll be doing business with him in the future for all of my tactical/non-tactical plastic needs.
Best to all,
Laurence
Best to all,
Laurence
Frank does awesome work, and you can custom order just about anything.
He made me a sheath for an EDGES2 Polkowski Scorpion Trainer that simply ROCKS!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Of course all my Gunting stuff rides in Skunkworks plastic, and I'll be getting a set up for my new Glock too.
I think I'm addicted. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Edited by - SKS on 9/7/2001 5:26:35 PM
He made me a sheath for an EDGES2 Polkowski Scorpion Trainer that simply ROCKS!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Of course all my Gunting stuff rides in Skunkworks plastic, and I'll be getting a set up for my new Glock too.
I think I'm addicted. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Edited by - SKS on 9/7/2001 5:26:35 PM