Skyrose7 0 #1 February 9, 2002 I bought a jack the ripper after reading the posts on why you should have a knife, but this thing is big! Where the hell can I put it safely on my body? The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #2 February 9, 2002 I apologize to anyone that reads this. Note to self: No posting in technical forum when intoxicated...It leads to asking dumbass questions.The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #3 February 9, 2002 The only dumbass question is the one you don't ask.The easiest place to stow a long knife is horizontally on your chest strap, but that is pretty crude.Secondly, try sewing the sheath on to the thigh of your jumpsuit.The best place is parallel to your main lift web. For that fancy sewing you will probably need a rigger's assistance.Also ask your rigger to slide a plastic stiffener into the sheath. The plastic will prevent the handle from flexing far enough for the blades to chew each other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #4 February 10, 2002 I have a leg pouch on my rig that is not in use because now I have a boc throwout. The knife fits in there pretty good, I just am trying to decide if it would be easy to reach and safely stowed aat the same time. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #5 February 10, 2002 the thigh of your jumpsuit is a fine place for a Jack The Ripper. Make sure it is high enough on the leg that you can reach the handle when you are standing fully erect, without bending over at all. ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cameramonkey 0 #6 February 11, 2002 the thigh of your jumpsuit is a fine place for a Jack The Ripper. Make sure it is high enough on the leg that you can reach the handle when you are standing fully erect, without bending over at all. --------------------------but not TOO high... I found after I put mine on my leg that it was so high it interfered with the leg strap( couldnt get the knife out past it)... had to move it down a tad. Luckilly I only tacked it down for a fit. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #7 February 11, 2002 wait, it the spot I want to put it is on the leg strap. That is where my throwout used to be, but now I have boc throwout. So, the knife fits well in this spot, what if I sewed the knife cover into this spot...I think that could be relatively safe...The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,070 #8 February 12, 2002 >I have a leg pouch on my rig that is not in use because now I have a boc throwout. The knife fits in there pretty good, >I just am trying to decide if it would be easy to reach and safely stowed aat the same time. Warning - such a location will tend to bend the knife, and they don't react well to being bent (the blades interfere and dent each other.) Also, when sitting under canopy, the knife may be difficult or impossible to extract. This may be exacerbated by a spin, which is a time you may really need the knife. Depending on how it's mounted, you may risk cutting through your own lateral strap as you extract it, especially if it's hard to extract.I'd recommend chest strap or thigh mount.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
