Do merchandise for in various stores for a famous brand, and I carry the Flair in its own pouch, PTX Piranha in its own, and a smartphone phone in a Maxpedition case. Have to wear either black or blue - but no denim. Am often mistaken for a security guard, which to me for being one in my younger days cannot see the resemblance. And more recently have been carrying the newer Leatherman pouch with an AA flashlight on the outer pocket as opposed to carrying in the pants pocket. To me, carry is more for functionality instead of looks. If it is where it should be, and not poking me or left in the car or at home when I need it, then that is all the matters. And for work I swap multitools from less lethal versions to the Flair and it's unsharpened butter knife & pickle fork. Guess it depends on how good your accessories look with your attire. If you keep them neat and proper, cleaned, and not showing signs of being on the off-beaten path, then you will be accepted by those that know what a multitool is. When is see someone carrying a multitool I smile and think, there goes a smart man/woman... even if they are carrying a Gerber.. Then too, when I see someone carrying an exposed forearm I look at how they are carrying it and whether it looks stupid or ridiculous. Seen a guy more bulkier than me, carrying an 8 inch barreled pistol, in a holster that was half the pistol's size, and the handle was pushed out from his girth and the barrel pointed at his groin area. THAT looked STUPID and unsafe! So if applied to a multitool, one has to judge themselves of form verses function. And a man has to know his limitations. Having the baddest, best, and laces all over his belt when a simple PST in an attractive small leather case would be just as effective as a Super Tool 300 sticking out the flaps cause they used the cheap sheath that came with it. And there are times when you may want to carry the multitool in the jacket pocket, or the clip type sheath inside the waistband. And can tell ya you will feel nekked without carrying a multitool. The first time would use it you're grabbing for an empty area on your belt ad people are looking at you funny. Ooo, muscle spasm, sorry.
Quote from: Outback in Idaho on February 26, 2018, 10:25:24 PM Do merchandise for in various stores for a famous brand, and I carry the Flair in its own pouch, PTX Piranha in its own, and a smartphone phone in a Maxpedition case. Have to wear either black or blue - but no denim. Am often mistaken for a security guard, which to me for being one in my younger days cannot see the resemblance. And more recently have been carrying the newer Leatherman pouch with an AA flashlight on the outer pocket as opposed to carrying in the pants pocket. To me, carry is more for functionality instead of looks. If it is where it should be, and not poking me or left in the car or at home when I need it, then that is all the matters. And for work I swap multitools from less lethal versions to the Flair and it's unsharpened butter knife & pickle fork. Guess it depends on how good your accessories look with your attire. If you keep them neat and proper, cleaned, and not showing signs of being on the off-beaten path, then you will be accepted by those that know what a multitool is. When is see someone carrying a multitool I smile and think, there goes a smart man/woman... even if they are carrying a Gerber.. Then too, when I see someone carrying an exposed forearm I look at how they are carrying it and whether it looks stupid or ridiculous. Seen a guy more bulkier than me, carrying an 8 inch barreled pistol, in a holster that was half the pistol's size, and the handle was pushed out from his girth and the barrel pointed at his groin area. THAT looked STUPID and unsafe! So if applied to a multitool, one has to judge themselves of form verses function. And a man has to know his limitations. Having the baddest, best, and laces all over his belt when a simple PST in an attractive small leather case would be just as effective as a Super Tool 300 sticking out the flaps cause they used the cheap sheath that came with it. And there are times when you may want to carry the multitool in the jacket pocket, or the clip type sheath inside the waistband. And can tell ya you will feel nekked without carrying a multitool. The first time would use it you're grabbing for an empty area on your belt ad people are looking at you funny. Ooo, muscle spasm, sorry.What the kid said. If you have a nice leather sheath, maybe even with some decorative motifs, I'd say you can increase the times/places where people would "accept" it.
Quote from: pfrsantos on February 27, 2018, 12:40:30 PMQuote from: Outback in Idaho on February 26, 2018, 10:25:24 PM Do merchandise for in various stores for a famous brand, and I carry the Flair in its own pouch, PTX Piranha in its own, and a smartphone phone in a Maxpedition case. Have to wear either black or blue - but no denim. Am often mistaken for a security guard, which to me for being one in my younger days cannot see the resemblance. And more recently have been carrying the newer Leatherman pouch with an AA flashlight on the outer pocket as opposed to carrying in the pants pocket. To me, carry is more for functionality instead of looks. If it is where it should be, and not poking me or left in the car or at home when I need it, then that is all the matters. And for work I swap multitools from less lethal versions to the Flair and it's unsharpened butter knife & pickle fork. Guess it depends on how good your accessories look with your attire. If you keep them neat and proper, cleaned, and not showing signs of being on the off-beaten path, then you will be accepted by those that know what a multitool is. When is see someone carrying a multitool I smile and think, there goes a smart man/woman... even if they are carrying a Gerber.. Then too, when I see someone carrying an exposed forearm I look at how they are carrying it and whether it looks stupid or ridiculous. Seen a guy more bulkier than me, carrying an 8 inch barreled pistol, in a holster that was half the pistol's size, and the handle was pushed out from his girth and the barrel pointed at his groin area. THAT looked STUPID and unsafe! So if applied to a multitool, one has to judge themselves of form verses function. And a man has to know his limitations. Having the baddest, best, and laces all over his belt when a simple PST in an attractive small leather case would be just as effective as a Super Tool 300 sticking out the flaps cause they used the cheap sheath that came with it. And there are times when you may want to carry the multitool in the jacket pocket, or the clip type sheath inside the waistband. And can tell ya you will feel nekked without carrying a multitool. The first time would use it you're grabbing for an empty area on your belt ad people are looking at you funny. Ooo, muscle spasm, sorry.What the kid said. If you have a nice leather sheath, maybe even with some decorative motifs, I'd say you can increase the times/places where people would "accept" it. The motifs have to be appropriate though.
Listen to your wife.
Ulterior motif? That pun is making my head hurt..
Thanks for the responses and insight. I do have a discrete pocket carry setup when it's called for, but my wife and I have different opinions as to when that is, and I just thought I would run it by you guys. Probably like asking the guy next to you at the bar about drinking. I usually defer to my wife in these matters as I tend to get obsessive about things - as anyone who knows about my barbecue hobby could tell you.
Quote from: Pablo O'Brien on February 27, 2018, 01:53:21 PMUlterior motif? That pun is making my head hurt.. Good... Show contentThat was my ulterior motif...
Quote from: pfrsantos on February 27, 2018, 04:55:14 PMQuote from: Pablo O'Brien on February 27, 2018, 01:53:21 PMUlterior motif? That pun is making my head hurt.. Good... Show contentThat was my ulterior motif... Grrrrrrrrrr......
Quote from: lew on February 27, 2018, 04:27:44 PMThanks for the responses and insight. I do have a discrete pocket carry setup when it's called for, but my wife and I have different opinions as to when that is, and I just thought I would run it by you guys. Probably like asking the guy next to you at the bar about drinking. I usually defer to my wife in these matters as I tend to get obsessive about things - as anyone who knows about my barbecue hobby could tell you.