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.. :ahhh
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.
The motifs have to be appropriate though. :pok: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.. :ahhh
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.
:D :D
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.
:tu: :tu:
The motifs have to be appropriate though. :pok: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.. :ahhh
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.
:D :D
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.
:tu: :tu:
Listen to your wife.This is good advice and the reason I've been happily married for 40 years.
Ulterior motif?
That pun is making my head hurt.. :twak:
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.
Grrrrrrrrrr......Ulterior motif?
That pun is making my head hurt.. :twak:
Good...
>:DShow contentThat was my ulterior motif...
:D :D
Grrrrrrrrrr......Ulterior motif?
That pun is making my head hurt.. :twak:
Good...
>:DShow contentThat was my ulterior motif...
:D :D
Rib RoastThanks 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.
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Guess it is prolly a Texas thing. but if you don't like what I'm wearin' , just don't look.
When it’s heavy enough that my butt crack is showing.Then you need a better belt. :D
Guess it is prolly a Texas thing. but if you don't like what I'm wearin' , just don't look.
I carry my phone in a belt holster and my Rebar in a belt pouch. I'm quite comfortable with this setup, and since I usually wear jeans or cargo shorts, it isn't a problem with my wife. However, when the situation calls for khakis, a nice shirt, and casual leather shoes, she wants my belt naked. I don't carry anything on my belt when I'm wearing a suit, but for a night of dinner and dancing, I don't see the problem. When is belt carry inappropriate?
When it’s heavy enough that my butt crack is showing.Then you need a better belt. :D
No, I'm not gluing my belt to my butt. :twak: :rofl:When it’s heavy enough that my butt crack is showing.Then you need a better belt. :D
Nope... Just super glue.
:whistle:
No, I'm not gluing my belt to my butt. :twak: :rofl:When it’s heavy enough that my butt crack is showing.Then you need a better belt. :D
Nope... Just super glue.
:whistle:
The way I make her happy letting her choose when it's appropriate. She doesn't seem to notice the P-7 so that's what I use in those situations. When necessary, the phone holster goes away and the phone goes in my pocket. I know when I think it's appropriate and I know when my wife thinks it's appropriate. I was just wondering when you guys thought it was appropriate, hence the post.I carry my phone in a belt holster and my Rebar in a belt pouch. I'm quite comfortable with this setup, and since I usually wear jeans or cargo shorts, it isn't a problem with my wife. However, when the situation calls for khakis, a nice shirt, and casual leather shoes, she wants my belt naked. I don't carry anything on my belt when I'm wearing a suit, but for a night of dinner and dancing, I don't see the problem. When is belt carry inappropriate?
Folks, I'm with you, ok. Don't like what you see? Move along. That goes for the population at large, rogues and the law alike...But the original posting party here is talking about his lady. When is it appropriate to carry or not based on stepping out with his lady. And the answer is - find a way to make her happy. Cumberbund pocket. Pocket watch/spare change pocket, sheath, boot, in a rolled up sleeve, or whatever, but if you are talking about carrying a tool with regards to going out with your lady, find a way to make her happy and still have something on you. But i gotta figure, she sure as hell won't want a sheath on your belt if you are at a wedding or a funeral, unless it is the Duck Dynasty or Bo and Luke Duke
find a way to make her happy.