BOOM-STICK Holsters

My wife carries a Waved Karambit IWB when she doesn't have available pockets. Works fine for her.

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Jeff Wright
BOOM-STICK Holsters
West Plains, Mo
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bzdog

I think Joe has the important point. It depends a lot of the specific method of carry.

For example, the Sebenza is very flat and lends itself well to be cliped (like inside a skirt waistband) and can be opened one handed, but is not an ambi design and is very hard to close one handed.

A contrasting example is the Griptillian which can easily be opened or closed one handed, and the full size (3.5" blade) can easily be 'flicked' open, but also has a rock solid locking mechanism (they also come in *colors*). The trade-off here is that is much thicker and while it clips into front jean pockets fine, it doesn't lend itself to inside clothes nearly as well.

I think method and location of carry -- concealed or open are pretty important. One size does not fit all.

-john

Rob72

So do lots of other people. A Rainbow Leek can reach the pericardium, liver, kidneys, brachial & femoral arteries and induce a hemo/pneumothorax just as well as the black nitride coated. Equally, people forget: blades were first blackened so that the object of your attention wouldn't see it in your hand. Just another thought.

KenpoTex

if she's carrying it in the waistband of a skirt where weight might be an issue (elastic waist, no belt, etc.) you might look at one of the Kershaw Leeks with the G-10 handle (although the stainless handle might not be a problem...won't know 'till you actually try).

I'd avoid the chive or scallion, IMO the handles are too small to use without a high possibility of fumbling the knife.

you might also take a look at the Boker Subclaw, Subcom, or Wharcom. While these are small, I feel the design of the handle makes up for the lack of size. note: they're not AO.
http://www.knivesplus.com/bokerknifebk-bo585.html
http://www.lapolicegear.com/bosublblandh.html
http://www.lapolicegear.com/botawhkn.html

Are fixed blades legal? what about a La Griffe or something similar?

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S3ymour

I'd take a look at SOG knives, I carry one IWB at two o'clock and and a second kershaw with fully serrated edge IWB at 8 o'clock. The SOG is lighter than the smaller kershaw and much faster to open. I'd trust my life to either.

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*Jay*

My wife just bought a Silver Kershaw Leek and she loves it. She switched the clip so its already in the proper grip to open when she grabs for it. She is 4'11 and 95 pounds and thought a grip any smaller would be too difficult to handle.