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Title: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: lew on February 26, 2018, 10:07:06 PM
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?
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Don Pablo on February 26, 2018, 10:12:40 PM
Depends on how “classy” the sheath looks and what’s inside, I suppose? :shrug:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: 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..  :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.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: lew on February 26, 2018, 10:32:47 PM
Thanks, guys.  My smartphone is big, so the holster is big.  The Rebar pouch is small, conservative, and not that noticeable.  Neither is classy.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on February 26, 2018, 10:36:13 PM
For me, belt carry is only inappropriate in the swimming pool  :D.

For formal events I do carry smaller, more discrete tools, like a Spirit in its beautiful small brown leather sheath, or a Rebar in leather sheath, even the Swisstool in a black leather Vic sheath is quite stylish, small and thin. 
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Steinar on February 27, 2018, 08:47:19 AM
Inappropriate? Depends on whether you care, or need to care, what other people think.

Listen to your wife, she's probably far more in tune with what arbitrary people will think than us weirdos who like dragging around a few hundred grams of steel no matter the occasion.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: pfrsantos on February 27, 2018, 12:40:30 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..  :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:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Don Pablo on February 27, 2018, 12:58:10 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..  :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:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: pfrsantos on February 27, 2018, 01:03:59 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..  :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:

Well, yeah, it helps...

 8) 8)
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: pfrsantos on February 27, 2018, 01:05:04 PM
They can't be ulterior, for instance...

 :whistle:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Don Pablo on February 27, 2018, 01:53:21 PM
Ulterior motif?

That pun is making my head hurt..  :twak:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: ThePeacent on February 27, 2018, 03:00:48 PM
I hardly ever do not wear sheaths and pouches on my belt.
Only if I'm going to a special occasion (wedding, baptism, important meeting, etc. but not "going outside to have dinner" or "going to watch a movie in the theater") do I swap the gear to a smaller, more inconspicuous set of tools and possibly all pocketed or carried with deep carry clips, or discrete hangers.  :whistle:

(https://i.imgur.com/17EIyCC.jpg)

An example of lesser appropriate belt carry would be going to the hospital, a funeral, visiting a Government building or into a school or kindergarten, but those are rare and far inbetween (usually and hopefully).  :ahhh Smaller clips and hangers work very well for that, and I've noticed that authorities and security personnel have sharper eyes, especially for large clips or obvious giveaways for knives and tools   ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/7wKbxr6.jpg)

This one is an example of what I could be carrying in one of those instances, freeing my belt from any load   :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/hHHkCa4.jpg)

full size tools out of sight, and a SAK deep in the pocket. I won't stop carrying full size tools because of context or possible impression on those around me  :gimme:

(https://i.imgur.com/O7po1KE.jpg)

In addition, I try to pair or "mate" colors, carrying black/grey sheaths with black/grey pants or jeans, and referring brown/tan sheaths when carrying khaki, beige or brown pants, shorts or jeans

(https://i.imgur.com/QAm64SW.jpg)

My belts are also all black/grey or green/beige color and I find that the sheaths are less visible if using the proper combinations

(https://i.imgur.com/mOovA6C.jpg)
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Aloha on February 27, 2018, 03:19:23 PM
One of my favorite lines of all time. 
https://youtu.be/_EwaNAyvA3g
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: lew on February 27, 2018, 03:38:42 PM
Listen to your wife.
This is good advice and the reason I've been happily married for 40 years.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: ThundahBeagle on February 27, 2018, 03:56:29 PM
Personally, I do like to be prepared. Hell, I'd like to say that I don't want to be anywhere I can't wear my Rebar or PST in its belt sheath. But we sometimes have to be where we don't want to be. Or we have to be somewhere for someone else's sake. So, in some ways it's possible to be overly tooled, and we are an overly tooled bunch in general.

If you are mistaken for a security guard, I think you're doing it wrong, at least for me. That just makes you are target for the wrong element, makes you stand out unnecessarily.

In a suit = nothing on the belt.

Casual dinner = leather / nylon / kydex belt sheath is fine.

Camping, hiking, any given Saturday, Sunday (days off) after work, working on the car, hunting, fishing, just going to the movies, or at work... all bets are off depending on encironment

Dinner and dancing = nothing on the belt. Its supposed to be a treat for her. She doesn't need to see that crap. She wants you looking nice, not like Luke Skywalker coming out of the trash compactor with a bunch of crap on his belt. Not BatMan. She wants to have a nice time.

Weddings, funerals and such = nothing on the belt

That being said, for those above occasions, I've found that near anything I carry can be replicated with a PS4 and a Farmer (or Camper), both very pocketable.

Government buildings...don't bring it, or leave it in the car, or have a buddy outside who can hold it for you or...bring a firearm. They often have lockers for licensed firearms folks. Put your gun and your SAK and LM in the locker and get your receipt.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: lister on February 27, 2018, 03:57:47 PM
Or just go for pants based EDC. I think that most of the time you do not need the heavy artillery for the fancy events.  :D
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Aloha on February 27, 2018, 04:14:04 PM
Do not listen to us single guys  :D.

Damned if you do and damned if you don't  :whistle:  I have a small discreet carry these days.  My P4 and 84mm Tinker in a leather pocket sheath.  I'm not carrying a full size MT for off days anymore.  What being called Grey Man is how I prefer to mingle in society.  It hard tho, being tall and handsome, the looks coming from everywhere  :rofl:.  Ok seriously tho, I think a nice leather sheath would be ok but if you are married or otherwise coupled it maybe prudent to checkin.     

My reevaluated carry thread. https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,71074.0.html
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: lew on February 27, 2018, 04:27:44 PM
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.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: pfrsantos on February 27, 2018, 04:55:14 PM
Ulterior motif?

That pun is making my head hurt..  :twak:

Good...
 >:D

Show content
That was my ulterior motif...

 :D :D
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: pfrsantos on February 27, 2018, 04:58:16 PM
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.

:worthless:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Don Pablo on February 27, 2018, 05:03:08 PM
Ulterior motif?

That pun is making my head hurt..  :twak:

Good...
 >:D

Show content
That was my ulterior motif...

 :D :D
Grrrrrrrrrr......
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: pfrsantos on February 27, 2018, 05:04:36 PM
Ulterior motif?

That pun is making my head hurt..  :twak:

Good...
 >:D

Show content
That was my ulterior motif...

 :D :D
Grrrrrrrrrr......

... eat pun, right?!

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: lew on February 27, 2018, 06:09:52 PM
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.

:worthless:
Rib Roast

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4690/27595764549_0c194fd6c8_z_d.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4691/38664448814_e0393b4d8b_z_d.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4685/24508221997_05a28910fb_z_d.jpg)

Brisket

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8478/8206656476_0112f24212_z_d.jpg)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8059/8210485323_73a71db711_z_d.jpg)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8347/8211574898_ca9e0c7eeb_z_d.jpg)

Pork butts for a catered party

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4697/40520016731_c760e4b323_z_d.jpg)

Like I said, obsessed.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: pfrsantos on February 27, 2018, 06:14:37 PM
Wow!

 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

That looks awesome!

 :gimme: :gimme:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: lew on February 27, 2018, 06:41:42 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: pfrsantos on February 27, 2018, 06:45:18 PM
A few slices in some home made bread, a nice bottle of wine...

 8) 8)
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: nmpops on February 28, 2018, 01:38:38 AM
I always go by "Happy wife, Happy Life", so If the wife says it's inappropriate, then it's inappropriate.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Aloha on February 28, 2018, 02:04:00 AM
Get the QUAD. 
https://youtu.be/DyCGoWzbAug
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Outback in Idaho on February 28, 2018, 04:27:35 AM
  Of course if you really want to make an impression or add a cloak of mystery, attach a Mason or Illuminati symbol to the sheath. Either one should give your sheath the respect to be overlooked.  ::)
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Butch on March 18, 2018, 06:24:31 PM
Guess it is prolly a Texas thing. but if you don't like what I'm wearin' , just don't look.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: ezdog on March 18, 2018, 06:52:46 PM
Not really?

In Missouri we just ask you to Show Me why I care what you think?



Guess it is prolly a Texas thing. but if you don't like what I'm wearin' , just don't look.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Old Boy on March 18, 2018, 07:21:47 PM
When it’s heavy enough that my butt crack is showing.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Don Pablo on March 19, 2018, 01:03:00 AM
When it’s heavy enough that my butt crack is showing.
Then you need a better belt. :D
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: ironraven on March 19, 2018, 01:54:52 AM
When is it inappropriate.... Rented tux. Now, if I had a tailored tux, that would be different, but... Besides, a PST fits in the pocket of the cumberbund if your cumberbund has one. At least the last time I rented a tux.

For less fancified duds, putting hello kitty or little ponies or greatful dead bears on ANYTHING makes it instantly lower profile. Adults see that, stop looking. Either they decide you're harmless and/or they just don't want to know. It is the anti-tactical.

Guess it is prolly a Texas thing. but if you don't like what I'm wearin' , just don't look.

The Vermont thing is, if you liked it, I thank you for the compliment but I'm not interested. If you look at my butt and don't like what you see, why were you looking at my butt?
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: ThundahBeagle on March 19, 2018, 05:35:34 AM
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
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: pfrsantos on March 19, 2018, 01:19:46 PM
When it’s heavy enough that my butt crack is showing.
Then you need a better belt. :D

Nope... Just super glue.

 :whistle:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Don Pablo on March 19, 2018, 01:22:39 PM
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:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: pfrsantos on March 19, 2018, 01:24:53 PM
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:

I never suggested that. The gue is not for the belt. It's what I use at home to fix cracks.

 :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: ThePeacent on March 19, 2018, 03:20:50 PM
IMO the most inconspicuous and discreet clips out there are blacked out deep carry clips for knives,

(https://i.imgur.com/O7po1KE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hHHkCa4.jpg)

and P7 clips or small hangers for SAKs and MTs.

(https://i.imgur.com/7wKbxr6.jpg)

they really look innocent and are tiny
other than that you have inside pocket carry with a pouch, caddy or slip to keep it straight and still

(https://i.imgur.com/DBl2DtD.jpg)

sheaths are not to be discarded, but they ought to be printless, flat, non visible and silent (no velcro or zipper/snap noises, keeping it minimal)
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Aloha on March 19, 2018, 04:42:09 PM
What I hear often said is " happy wife, happy life".  So if the wife or significant other would prefer you to be sheathless then..........  maybe best to comply  :think:.  I however would like to think a nice leather sheath within reason
 ( compromise ) would be the best alternative.  I've personally always disliked that particular saying so  :whistle:     
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: lew on March 20, 2018, 05:47:08 PM
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
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.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: ironraven on March 22, 2018, 12:20:37 AM
Quote from: ThundahBeagle
  find a way to make her happy.

Well, in that scenario, DeSantis, Galco and Blackhawk all make very stretchy ankle carriers for pistol magazines made from neoprene, nylon and elastic. Most of them look like they should fit a multi and a light.

Or get really nuts. This calls for 4.5-5" tools, 4" will ride too low. Run the HSGI Pistol Taco pouch on the Raven Concealment Moduload frame, with the frame reversed so that with a clip or lift a dot straps possibly with a tuckable strut so you're running  the whole thing inside the waistband. Or get someone to make a custom Of course, she might be vexed. And you'll really want a long undershirt- Tacos IWB are scratchy, I"ve tried. And if you are in an unfriendly region of the world, you might get legalized harrasement. But it is an option.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on March 22, 2018, 06:46:42 AM
Personal opinion only ...

In a built up area, belt carry makes you look a pillock if you're not wearing scuffed up steel toe cap boots, and work trousers covered in paint, plaster or grease,or other evidence of getting your hands dirty for a living. In a rural area, belt carry makes you look a pillock if you're not obviously working or engaged in some form of outdoor activity that may require quick access to tools. If I am wearing scuffed up work boots and work trousers, or obviously engaged in some form of outdoor activity, then I still tend to avoid wearing a belt sheath, because I think it makes me look like a pillock.

Belt sheaths are akin to wellies, cycling shorts, mossie nets, gaitors, personal floatation devices, crash helmets, and welding gauntlets. If you're wearing them and don't look like you're in need of them, you look a pillock. If you are wearing belt sheaths, wellies, cycling shorts, mossie nets, gaitors, personal floatation devices, crash helmets, and welding gauntlets, all at the same time, you may have a very serious problem.
Title: Re: When is belt carry inappropriate?
Post by: Old man Chris on July 14, 2018, 08:07:57 PM
For work , no issues , I tend to wear a 1 3/4” belt with a cobra buckle , with lots of stuff on it . For more casual , I wear a stiffened 1 1/2” belt capable of carrying reasonable weight , I carry a mid sized multi , and a single CR123 flashlight . If I’m wearing a jacket , no issue , all out of site out of mind . Untucked shirts are acceptable in many situations , so again , no problem . In more casusl wear , a 1 1/2” belt with a multi and a flashlight in pouches . In some settings , I will elect to carry my folder IWB . My SAK rides in a front pocket , with a Monroe small Ti dangler clip .

Nobody notices , or says jack . Plus , I don’t give too many Smurfs .

Chris