I've been experimenting lately with something a little different in pocket knives - fixed blades.

What makes it possible is different pocket sheaths available from Knives Ship Free. I've tried 3 basic models. One is a small sheath with room for a knife and then a leatherman micra or firesteel. 2nd is a slightly larger and has room for a Surefire backup flashlight and a small knife. The 3rd is a larger sheath meant for the pocket of a hunting coat. It has room for a larger knive like a Fallkniven f-1, Bark River Gunny or similar and a 2 123 cell flashlight or similar.

Here's a pic of the 3 different sheaths with the knives and stuff inside:


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Now a pic of the knives and accessories without the sheaths:


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And then some of the different knives I've carried:


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The knives are an original Bark River Highland Special top left, Bark River Gunny Top right. Then l-r on bottom 2 Arnoud Bernard blades and then a Barkie PSK and Micro Canadian.

I daily carry a Surefire backup flashlight and a leatherman Micro in pocket so I've tried the 2 different sheaths to see which carries better. I'm leaning towards the smaller sheath with the Micra in the extra pocket. The flashlight is easier to find deeper in pocket than the Micra simply since it's larger.

I love the hunter's sheath for the front right pocket of my hunting jacket. I think it's a great way to carry your main knife and a flashlight, backups for both are in pants pocket. The hunters sheaths found their way into my good buddies christmas stockings - they liked them too.

I'm still deciding if I prefer the fixed blades over a folder but the little knives cut pretty darn well and the PSK and Mini-Canadian are very non-threatening if you have to pull them out in public. I've had more than a couple cute gals ooh and aah over them smile.

Anyway if you have a knive that might fit they might be well worth the $25-$30 for the sheath to see how you might like them yourselves. You can find them here:

http://www.knivesshipfree.com/Pocket-Sheaths


Happy New Year to you all..........................DJ

Remember this is all supposed to be for fun.......................