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#80233 - 12/14/06 05:43 PM transverse belt holster?
teacher Offline
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Registered: 12/14/05
Posts: 988
I'm looking for a horizontal belt holster for a med folder or a leatherman tool. Any ideas where to look?

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#80234 - 12/14/06 06:17 PM Re: transverse belt holster?
leeana Offline


Registered: 03/31/06
Posts: 21
Loc: so cal

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#80235 - 12/14/06 06:20 PM Re: transverse belt holster?
BlackSwan Offline


Registered: 12/05/06
Posts: 37
Greetings,
I am looking for a similar item, something that can be worn on the belt or clipped to pants as needed. I am considering the phone pouches by Nite-Ize, which can also be worn transverse.

As long as I am here...Let me introduce myself. An old guy who has more knives and flashlights than he needs but not as many as he wants. Black Swan refers not to a Nubian Beauty, but to the scientific problem of planning for very rare catostrophic events. Perhaps I can expand on that some other time.

Been lurking here for awhile...Very informative and cival place...Kudos to you all.

Good Luck on your search.

Jeff

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#80236 - 12/14/06 06:33 PM Re: transverse belt holster?
obmeyer Offline


Registered: 05/01/06
Posts: 31
Loc: Fairfax County VA
I second the Spec Ops Single Super Sheath. It can be put on/off with out taking off the belt in either position.

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#80237 - 12/14/06 09:14 PM Re: transverse belt holster?
leeana Offline


Registered: 03/31/06
Posts: 21
Loc: so cal
hello, and welcome to the forum.

in the beginning i too was looking for a holder just as you describe. although nite ize has some great products, i did not choose them because i was afraid the pock-it would come off at an inopportune time. i chose to not have the flexibility of their product. i guess it depends upon your application.

i found it best to see each kind in person - i need to see it before i'll buy it.

good luck hunting.

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#80238 - 12/14/06 10:11 PM Re: transverse belt holster?
wildman800 Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2846
Loc: La-USA
There are several .45 cal magazine pouches on the open market that might prove highly suitable for you. My Bianchi is vertical only but holds a Leatherman and a Buck 110. I have to put a little bit of paper towel into the bottom of the pouch that the Leatherman resides in.
These pouches are now being made for vertical and horizontal use and the snaps have more than sufficient tension to stay snapped.
These pouches will also make some people wonder what you're carrying & that can be both good and bad.
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#80239 - 12/14/06 10:56 PM Re: transverse belt holster?
OldBaldGuy Offline
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Registered: 09/30/01
Posts: 5695
Loc: Former AFB in CA, recouping fr...
Blackawk currently has their single mag/knife pouch on sale for, are you ready for this, $4.49, 70% off!!!
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#80240 - 12/15/06 03:19 AM Re: transverse belt holster?
ironraven Offline
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Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 4642
Loc: Vermont
Echo the Super Sheath suggestion, but make sure you are dealing with a larger seller when you buy- some of the small ones might still have the older, snap-closed ones, and the snap wasn't all that possitive. The only thing from them I wasn't 100% thrilled with, but the newer, velcro-closed ones are just right.

Now if only the would make one with velcro AND a buckle.
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#80241 - 12/15/06 03:41 PM Re: transverse belt holster?
harrkev Offline
Enthusiast

Registered: 09/05/01
Posts: 384
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
I picked up a couple at REI a couple of months ago. The small one holds my Arc LSL flashlight pretty well, and the medium sized one holds my leatherman wave. They are made by a company called "Rainbow" At REI, the price wasn't too bad, at around $5.00 a pop.

Here is the REI link: http://www.rei.com/product/782.htm

Here is the web site for the manufacturer: http://www.rainbowofcalifornia.com/i

I am sure that their stuff is not the absolute sturdiest compares to the other brands, but they are affordable and easy to find if you live near an REI.

BTW: The reason that I chose those cases is because they allow horizontal carry. Much nicer, as it keeps my Leatherman Wave close to me. Now, it snags on things a lot less and is more comfortable.


Edited by harrkev (12/15/06 03:43 PM)
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