Hello,
Can anyone please give suggestion for concealed carry in dress pants? I do it IWB but I'm wondering if there's a better way for a faster draw. Thanks.
concealed carry in dress pants?
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Michael Janich
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Dear Ramon:
Please check out my MBC instructional column #5. It deals with pocket carries -- a great choice with dress pants. I carried a Benchmade Model 68 balisong this way for years, in dress clothes, in a U.S. embassy environment and it worked great.
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Stay safe,
mike j
Please check out my MBC instructional column #5. It deals with pocket carries -- a great choice with dress pants. I carried a Benchmade Model 68 balisong this way for years, in dress clothes, in a U.S. embassy environment and it worked great.
Gotta run. Off to the SHOT show...
Stay safe,
mike j
The fastest way, not necessarily the easiest, would be to sew a small inner pocket into the front of the front pocket of your pants, just big enough to hold the clip. That way, the clip and top of the knife are concealed, but it's still held in the same position, making it easier to draw. Replacing the knife would take some practice and searching around in your pocket, though. If you carry in dress pants a lot, it might be worth doing.
Kumusta Ramon, welcome to the Forum.
Certain dress Dockers and Slate pants have such a feature. It's called a "change pocket". It's a pocket within a pocket. It readily accepts any sized Spyderco, from a Ladybug to a Terzuola Starmate.
I've also seen these convenient change pockets on some of the high-end brands: Perry Ellis, Claiborne, Hilfiger, etc. I like them so much that when I go shopping for dress pants, I'll buy based on whether or not the pants have the built in pocket.
Then again, if you're handy with a needle and thread, you could always sew one yourself.
"Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed."
Certain dress Dockers and Slate pants have such a feature. It's called a "change pocket". It's a pocket within a pocket. It readily accepts any sized Spyderco, from a Ladybug to a Terzuola Starmate.
I've also seen these convenient change pockets on some of the high-end brands: Perry Ellis, Claiborne, Hilfiger, etc. I like them so much that when I go shopping for dress pants, I'll buy based on whether or not the pants have the built in pocket.
Then again, if you're handy with a needle and thread, you could always sew one yourself.
"Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed."
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Bill Burns
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Many holsters makers ..such as Frank @ Skunkworks ..and Mike @ RiverCity make concealed, in the pocket holsters for various edged tools.
You can wear normal office, dress pants and still have your holster awaiting you..
Or buy GUESS pants and use that already factory made side pockets for your knives..
I kid everyone that GUESS custom makes them for me..LOL..
and yes. I change my knives by what I wear..
and I practice with various knives..
BUT my favorite way to carry concealed: i.e not to be seen by sheeple is to have custom holsters made that fit with my attire so that I can carry any tool I want.
hope that helps
You can wear normal office, dress pants and still have your holster awaiting you..
Or buy GUESS pants and use that already factory made side pockets for your knives..
I kid everyone that GUESS custom makes them for me..LOL..
and yes. I change my knives by what I wear..
and I practice with various knives..
BUT my favorite way to carry concealed: i.e not to be seen by sheeple is to have custom holsters made that fit with my attire so that I can carry any tool I want.
hope that helps
Thanks, Mr. Bram and Mr. Janich for your replies. I'm trying out all your suggestions though my location (Philippines) might preclude my ordering a sheath. If ever my cousin comes back from there, I might order one before he does.
Of course, there are lots of balisongs available here but, funny enough, I could probably get away by explaining a Spyderco as a pocket knife rather than try explaining away a balisong (which is almost exclusively thought of as a weapon).
I'd very much like to come over and attend your MBC course - I like the emphasis on trying to end confrontations as less lethal as possible. I also like the look of the Gunting and the broader options that you have with it - I hope I can try one someday. There's a dealer here but he mostly stocks old models.
best regards to all...
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A bit of trivia: an innocuous (sp?) concealed weapon commonly used around here: a sharpened flathead screwdriver. Usually used in surprise muggings or streetfights.
Of course, there are lots of balisongs available here but, funny enough, I could probably get away by explaining a Spyderco as a pocket knife rather than try explaining away a balisong (which is almost exclusively thought of as a weapon).
I'd very much like to come over and attend your MBC course - I like the emphasis on trying to end confrontations as less lethal as possible. I also like the look of the Gunting and the broader options that you have with it - I hope I can try one someday. There's a dealer here but he mostly stocks old models.
best regards to all...
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A bit of trivia: an innocuous (sp?) concealed weapon commonly used around here: a sharpened flathead screwdriver. Usually used in surprise muggings or streetfights.