Anyone EDC a OHT?

[ringzero]

Experimenting with various methods of carrying my OH-GAK:
-belt sheath (works fine, but not an EDC option for me)
-loose in pocket (too long, too thick, too heavy)
-improvised pocket clip (too thick and too obtrusive)
-belt suspension with carabiner (too cumbersome to access)

None of those methods were acceptable for EDC, so I was considering more unusual methods I've seen on MTO:
-rare earth magnet belt suspension systems
-bicycle innertube sheaths

Finally I tried just shoving my OH-GAK into my back pocket next to my wallet, on the outboard side.

Since my wallet is fairly thick, the OH-GAK rides vertically without ever tilting over sideways.  Access is quick and easy and there seems to be little danger of loss.  Although I can feel it occasionally - getting into a car for example - most of the time it isn't that noticeable.

If I have a OH-GAK in my back pocket, then I no longer need a Tinker in my front pocket because a OH-GAK covers all Tinker functionality.  So, my right front pocket is freed up to carry something else.  :>

Anyone else EDC their OHT or OH-GAK?  What carry method do you use?

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[WhichDawg]

I edc it around the house/yard, loose in a pocket. I forget it's there and have no problem.
I usually wear cargo type pants with many pockets.

[Benner]

I edc it around the house/yard, loose in a pocket. I forget it's there and have no problem.
I usually wear cargo type pants with many pockets.

Same here. 

[NutSAK]

I EDC one occasionally.  The one I most frequently carry has been modified with micarta scales and a pocket clip (seen here), so I clip it onto my strong-side front pocket.  I used to carry it in my pocket, but the clip keeps it more stable and convenient.  I have two wet-molded leather sheaths for my OHTs also, but rarely use them.

[ducktapehero]

If I ever get the money to have my "custom" one made I'll EDC it. I do carry my Adventurer quite often and just put it in my front right pocket with no problems.

[Anthony]

I did for a few days in my right front pocket next to my wallet.  It wasn't really uncomfortable...but if I'm going to carry a one handed blade, it has to be have a pocket clip.  What's the use of having the OHO blade if you got to fish around in your pocket to get it?  Clipped knives are much faster to get at and deploy.

[Grant Lamontagne]

On Scene Tactical Sheaths:

Part One

Part Two

Or a nice heavy duty wet molded leather Mcniac sheath:

Mcniac sheaths

Def

[NutSAK]

Esteban's sheaths are beautiful.  Here is one of mine:

[Steel Blade]

Great sheath Terry. I love the Sosak shield on it.

When I carry my OHT at weekends around the house, I have no trouble carrying it in my pockets.

Nowadays although OH opening is handy, (mostly up ladders)I tend to carry the Centurion (it is none OH) a bit more as I seldom need the saw and it makes a real slim package. Most of the time I have plenty time to open the Centurion the conventional way.


Bob

[cgk]

NutSAK--Your OHT is exactly the set-up I am contemplating.  The only additional mod I would make would be to (gulp) cut the thumb opening hole.  I have done this on a few other knives to allow for automatic blade opening when the knife is pulled from the pocket.  The opening catches on the pocket (tip up carry) and the blade continues to open.  I do not do this for fast kill reasons, I have small hands and it is the easiest way to open a knife while the other hand is occupied.  Some high-end knives like Emerson have this feature built in.

[NutSAK]

Yeah, I've seen "waved" OHTs before, and it appears that the mod works really well.  I've not tried that, but I'd like to sometime.

[jock1]

That shaeth is lovely when I get my OHT  I will save my pennies for one like that

[ducktapehero]

What's the use of having the OHO blade if you got to fish around in your pocket to get it?  Clipped knives are much faster to get at and deploy.

If you don't carry a lot of stuff in your pocket it's not hard at all to grab it out of a pocket. If you wear loose clothing it helps too. When I'm carrying a knife in my pocket I can grab it just about as quick as I can clipped to me. Plus it's more secure.

[Swiss Man]

I use to suspend mine from a belt clip and it would ride nicely along the seam of my pants.

Then Def ruined it for me, he sent me a kydex sheath which now rides on the inside of my belt. 

BAD, BAD, DEF.   Just kidding buddy thanks again for the kydex..   

(Now since I said something good about DEF can I join the SOSAK forum???)

[WhichDawg]

yeah clips seem like a great idea on paper but I've heard so many stories of
people reaching for their clip on tool and it's not there!

many never lose it but the percentage of people that do is too high for me.

[Grant Lamontagne]

You are in the SOSAK forum... or did you forget?

Spending too much time looking at your avatar again, aren't you?

Def

[Swiss Man]

YEAH!!!

It could be worse, I could drool over SAKs how strange would that be?

[Grant Lamontagne]

Par for the course I think...

find the bow in that pic yet?

Def

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Par for the course I think...

find the bow in that pic yet?

Def

That's a good point, both me and Ben still wan see a bigger pic

[NutSAK]

Par for the course I think...

find the bow in that pic yet?

Def

That's a good point, both me and Ben still wan see a bigger pic

Me too!

[ringzero]

Nowadays although OH opening is handy, (mostly up ladders)I tend to carry the Centurion (it is none OH) a bit more as I seldom need the saw and it makes a real slim package. Most of the time I have plenty time to open the Centurion the conventional way.

OHT is a superb SAK - the best outdoors-oriented, general purpose knife that I've ever owned.

But, in my drab, boring, day-to-day urban existence, I just have no need of a woodsaw and would happily sacrifice it to gain a thinner SAK for EDC.

If Vic would make a Centurion with a one-hand-opening blade (using current OHT blade) and a pocket clip, then that'd represent absolute PERFECTION in an EDC SAK for me.

If I had a OHC (one-hand-opening, pocket-clipped Centurion) then I'd be all set for EDC for the rest of my life.  I'd never even look at another SAK for EDC.

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[Benner]

Par for the course I think...

find the bow in that pic yet?

Def

That's a good point, both me and Ben still wan see a bigger pic

I do indeed!

[Swiss Man]

As you wish.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

 

Lost for words for once

[ducktapehero]

Who is that? 

[Swiss Man]

Who is that? 

The FUTURE Mrs. Swiss Man  (just don't tell my wife!!!)

[WhichDawg]

nice shot Swiss Man, you should take an outdoors picture of that (her) and send it in too the
mags, good form there!

it's not a Mathews, not a Hoyt, I'm gonna guess a PSE

[WhichDawg]

I also see the paper for fine tuning, I've never used it, I should!

[Benner]

Man she's HOT! 

[jock1]

Man she's HOT! 

That doesn't quite cover how stunning that young lady is