5 Ways To Carry Fixed Blades With PARACORD

I prefer to carry my fixed blades with a dangler on the sheath. I love my Mora, but it can be uncomfortable to clip the sheath direcly on your belt. So, you take a length of paracord and melt the ends to make a loop. Then, simply make some cobra knots down the length of the loop, leaving another loop on the end to clip into a sheath. And bam, easy diy dangler. For me, i would rather not have my clothing covering the knife for legal reasons. A dangler makes that a lot easier.

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Have you ever thought about doing a wrist sling for a compound bow. Would like to see how you do that. I made a couple but I think you would do it better.

I literally just took my CRKT Minimalist from around my neck. I have attached a tiny but mighty Rovyvon flashlight.
Very practical for the solo female hiker. 🌿🪢🔪

First off I truly enjoyed the video. So you know Scout carry is to mainly keep the knife hidden as well as out of the way (like you were stating longer blades can be uncomfortable on the belt well this is one reason why you would scout carry). The other thing is most knife sheaths actually come with a Tactical belt/molle attachment which are designed to specifically hold the sheath and blade any way you want. The one issue though is the so called Mercenary carry which you normally won’t do that for straight edge fix blades it was more built around the concept of hiding blades like Karambits built specifically for self defense and will usually come with a shoulder harness (if it was designed or intended for Mercenary carry) where as if you use the one you made that blade would not only be swinging around and hit you in the face while trying to defend yourself but if the retention of the sheath isn’t extra tight then you’re at risk of your blade falling out which could land on your foot so most people won’t do Mercenary carry unless it’s specifically Karambits or attached to a Molle system which naturally angles the knife to fall away from your body instead of straight down near your foot. This is why most people either wear it on their belt, thigh or Molle carry because it minimizes any risks or issues to the user. fixed blades are also for self defense where as folding is more for utility type use such as boxes, wires and so on but there is exceptions because there are some folders specifically designed for self defense but if they aren’t specifically designed for self defense I would never trust them in that kind of scenario. My suggestion to anyone who wants or likes knives would be find one that is designed for the scenarios you’ll need it for (for example you work in a warehouse then get a basic folder since you’re mainly box cutting, if you need for self defense, survival or in general a tough blade then go with a fixed blade).

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Thanks for the video. I enjoy them.

Hi Tim! My brother, outstanding video!! Your editing skills are awesome, you got really good ideas, specially the one attaching the knife to a pack, where can I find the mercenary harness episode? That looks awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Strength and honor my friend be well!! From Washington state 👍🏽💯❤️🇺🇸🫡 love the ending of the video, total BAD A..! 😂

I've seen your older videos and seems like you're gaining confidence in yourself🎉 great video btw

Tek Lok or Ulticlip is going to make sure you have an "unfortunate accident" if you keep going.

I love last one. Especially simple version one. Shame my only fixed blade has no holes in leather "case" haha

Great video I enjoyed your humor.
For your assassin carry 2 loops of stretch cord would make it perfect for a larger blade. Run the cord from the two holes close to the blade then through your belt.
On the other side as well. That keeps the knife from moving around. If you understand what I mean.
I had a holster made that way when I was in the service. I used to carry under my BDUs.
Always like your videos.

omg i just lost my clip and was thinking of a solution, the classic belt carry works like a charm!

Yea, I dunno... I think you need more knives...

Anyway, I have found the "rip cord" method to be the best for me, though I use much shorter lengths and like to tuck the knife behind a belt loop and belt for a securely canted result. This method is very limited by sheath width and handle length though.

Amazing video! Thank you!

Regarding the issue of fighting knives, I quote:

"The best way to survive a knife fight is to never get in one." - Major Kira Nerys, "Deep Space Nine"

For your clean finish why don't you tuck the ends back up vertically through the Solomon bar rather than coming out of one side? you don't have to melt them and everything stays nice and tight.

I’ve been carrying both a neck knife as well as at least one folding knife for several decades. The search for the perfect neck knife is never ending.

To me, the neck knife is a last-ditch tool for either self defense or when I need to cut something but have no other knife on me. I sleep, bathe, and swim with a neck knife on me. Having it available 24/7 is totally the point.

I love the Izula (but not for neck carry), and I also love the Folts Minimalist—so it was cool to see you feature both.

Edit to add: I learned from you today! I love that breakaway knot you demonstrated in the beginning of the video! Thank you very much for that!

Do you have a tutorial on how to create the paracord handle on your Izula?

I've worn and carried a CRKT S.P.E.W. neck knife for 2 years straight and have enjoyed every single day 24/7 365 .. I couldn't ask for a more perfect knife for my daily needs .Plus it's A fantastic food prep knife.

My 1st neck knife was the ESEE Izula & I wore it for many years. I have several CRKT Folts versions & my current EDC necker is the Spyderco Subway that stays tucked in my shirt.
Also, a simple "X" cord pattern on the sheath will make the knife ready for scout carry, upright carry or 45 Degree draw carry!

Thanks for sharing!
Where can i but yours boots in Europe?

Well, this was a fun video and the humor is appreciated.

I carried a folder for years. While convenient, most folders are not suited for heavier work. I find a small fixie to be more useful and much stronger. My current carry is a Bradford Guardian 3.2 in Magnacut. It isn't a cheap blade, but came from the factory shaving sharp and will work for many tasks. It would be a candidate for neck carry if I could stand to have anything around my neck.

I have the larger Guardian 4.2 version for heavier tasks. I don't like to carry it on my belt, but it would be fine on a pack strap or on the pack.

It was fun to see the Obake in your collection. I think that is one of the coolest blades I own but I don't carry it. It will work IWB even for an old fat guy like me. It is wicked sharp but not suited for anything other than light duty tasks.

I've found that a small, thin neck knife works well in an office environment. Something minimalist like a Cold Steel Bird and Trout. Run the tether a little long and run it under a button-up shirt. Undo one button, reach in and get the knife.

I carry both, remember 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Over past few years I have started to carry fixed over folder.

Exhalent work really liked it

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Neck carry isn't just for fixed blades. I've been neck carrying a Spyderco Dragonfly 2 for about a year. I've got a Linos Sheathworks tip up kydex sheath and it works great. A gentle pull releases the knife, but a quick tug with your fingers pinching the spyder hole will snap the blade open when you unsheathe it.

I think it might be wise to find out if you are legally allowed to carry fixed blades concealed where you live.

In California, it's illegal to conceal carry fixed blades. I'm digging that rig you made in the last scene. 😎

Living in Florida... I've carried paired "large and small" folders for years as work tools. It wasn't untill they opened up our carry to a more "constitutional carrry" that I've started carrying neck knives as well as belt fixies as concealing isn't an issue. I own a crkt cleaver minimalist, morakniv eldris, several esee izula, a condor bushscot, and several of my current favorite neck carry the Kizer Deckhand. I also own both the 1st and 2nd versions of the Vosteed Mink.

I've neck carried and horizontal carried and even dangle from belt to pocket carried... but haven't tried some of those. Seems I need to dig out my paracord and try a merc carry now that we are actually seeing some cooler weather here.😅

Thank you for including the info on the breakaway.
I recommend breakaways or bead chains for neck carry because 550 cord is stronger than your neck.

If you have a particularly large blade that doesn't want to sit in it's sheath upside down, I find that carrying it like a shoulder bag works great. Either under your jacket or hanging low and strapped to the tigh.

Very good video! Thank you for sharing.

I’m very bad at manual labor and there is no way I’m constructing a paracord shoulder holster, even with your amazing guides 😭😭😭 i ordered universal shoulder holster from bastinelli, but it’s actually more bulky than your paracord solutions

Great. Solutions for my problems. ❤

Interesting. But I still prefer "scout carry" for long blades. In this position knife still can be covered on belt by your sweater, shirt or t-shirt, if you need to take off your jacket. But if you do this with "mercenary carry", you will got alot attention.

And if you add alcohol on a Saturday night to this recipe, you will be afforded the opportunity to plead guilty or not guilty. The opportunities seem endless.

Nice Hudson* impersonation at the end! 😃 (If intentional...)

*) Aliens: "I'm ready, man, check it out. I am the ultimate badass! State of the badass art!"

can you do a video on the best way to unf00k a bag of 300ft 2mm paracord?
i buy mine from aliexpress and it always comes squished into a bag. then it take me 3hours+ to unwind it all onto a propper reel.

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Folders break on me often no matter how cheap or expensive they are. I love fixed blades especially my mora knife for bushcrafting and a pioneer woman knife for fighting

Im.gonna have to rewatch this video so contruct a merc carry so i can construct one.

Why knots and cord locks?

Good video. I like the jacket, what's the brand name?

These are awesome idea. When I was selling I wish I could have supplied my knives with chord locks.

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I like these ideas. The merc carry I want to try 😎