Where do you like to carry your fixed blade knives and why do you like that method(s)?<br><br>For many reasons, I have not often carried fixed blades on my person - the closest to that carry usually has been on LCE when I was trudging around for Uncle, or (rarely) strapped to an accessible part of my pack suspension. Usually my fixed blade knife or knives are safely stashed inside my pack.<br><br>If I'm carrying a pack with a hip belt, I cannot stand to have a knife on my belt for what I hope are obvious reasons. (If I'm carrying, ditto for a pistol most of the time - shoulder rigs work better for me, although one particular one works OK on the belt in a particular holster).<br><br>I've tried carrying on belt when I'm scouting (recon, not BSA) with a small day pack. That would usually be a Kershaw knife I am inordinately fond of, not too big - probably about a 4 inch blade. It bugs me, though, on two counts: 1) Falling and skewering the knife into my thigh (yeah, I know - don't fall) and 2) losing the knife. Maybe a wunderkind replacement sheath to allay my concerns? They seem to be bulky and some seem to rely on friction alone for security - I don't expect to get into a knife quick-draw contest...<br><br>But my question is not restricted to my "favorite" hunting knife. I've got my eye on one of Chris Reeve's blades and I'm ready to OK at least two of my sons to carry fixed blades - maybe the Bushman or Mini Bushman they're getting for Christmas, but more likely something more "conventional".<br><br>What about horizontal carry (small of the back or???) What are the pluses and minuses of that versus more conventional carry? With conventional carry, I've always assumed that outside of hip was least "dangerous" position - "hip pocket" position assumed to be not as safe, and let's not even consider the sloppy slide to the "stab the groin" position <shudder> - but are my assumptions valid?<br><br>I sure am looking forward to hearing responses to this...<br><br>TIA,<br><br>Tom<br><br>