Originally Posted By: IzzyJG99


The only knives I trust to stay in their sheathes no matter the method of carry are the ESEE knives. I have two Izulas and God help you...you need to be George Atlas (Obscure reference from a 25 year old...) to get them out of that sheath the first time you get them.


+1. Regardless of the merits of carrying large fixed blades this way, it's virtually incomprehensible that you could lose an IZULA/I2 this way. It locks in very tightly and requires quite a tug to free it. And the sheath is sturdy enough that I think it eliminates the risk of being impaled.

But with the exception of a few neckers meant to be carried in this manner, carrying tip up is probably tempting fate. I wouldn't trust the retention of most sheaths on sub-$100 knives.
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