Carrying Methods, Exotic and Non. How do you carry your sabers?

[ed_ification]

That makes perfect sense. Did you read that somewhere or is that your own theory?

Looking at it again...is does look like it would be easier to do a d-ring draw the way he has it than the way Luke carries his.

Combination, really.  Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader talks about how he has to adjust his fighting style to compensate for the suit's comparative clumsiness compared to his organic body, and how he has to protect the life support panel.  From there, I just extrapolated a bit.

[spectresabre]

I probably look like a total fool doing this. I have to ride my bike to our 'saber meets' and I usually provide the sabers. I have a satchel that isn't very deep pocket-wise, to I sort of stuff 7 sabers in it and ride off with plastic blades sticking out the bag xD

[Relan Tarel jedi kinght]

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Here is my prototype belt clip. It uses the screw for the covertech knob. It just slides on and off the belt with ease

[chicago.jedi]

That is actually pretty clever, Relan. Point for a great idea.

I always wanted to make a saber with a spring steel clip like most pocket knives have these days. I found places to by the knife making supplies, even the clips, but the ones they sell are pretty small. They are meant for a knife inside a pocket, not a saber clipped to the belt. Maybe some day I can find just the right clip...but your idea definitely gives me some new ideas.

Nice Job.

[Relan Tarel jedi kinght]

Actually the Piece that I used came from a pocket watch clip slightly Modifided to be held in place by the covertech screw if that helps you. And again thank you I glad I can inspire y'all with fresh ideas

[macewindu]

i havent tried this but i think it would be pretty sweet if you attached 2 covertecs to a cool leather belt, and had the wheels in the same spots, now that would be cool. But if ya dont feel like drilling a hole for a second wheel just do the same thing as method 1, but using only 1 covertec holder thing

[Racona Nova]

I go the traditional way and use a Covertec Clip along with the normal Covertec Wheel.
However, I don't carry all sabers with the emitter pointing down - my two Aeons have their CWs near the emitter so these are always "emitter up" on my belt. That's simply because the CWs don't interfere with my grip when in staff mode and they provide some kind of stop for my hands (in single/dual and staff mode) so that they don't slide onto the blade.

My Manticore (CW right) and Archon (this has a CW on the left side as standard, so no special position requests are possible) have their CWs towards the pommel and can be carried the normal way with the emitter pointing down.

[Zee]

Gotta agree with you, Racona, for the tip up. But I do it so I could rotate with hilt up with my left hand so the pommel is pointing outward like a sword. Then I could undo the covertec clip and draw it almost like doing iaido. That's what I've got on mine.

[LeoninJesterXII]

I have no way to carry mine, currently, but preferably I would carry it horizontally across the back of my belt.

[Karmack]

I use a standard covertec wheel and clip.  I have a satchel designed for carrying blueprints, complete with a strap, that I carry across my back for the blades.  It is black, goes with the rest of my outfit.  I have knurled screws in place of the blade retention screws in my sabers as well, so the blade slides in quickly and tightens with a quick flick of the fingers.

If you're actually wanting to quick-draw, that would be more difficult to accomplish, probably need to use some form of scabbard or foil clip if you're using a full-size blade, or an across-the-back scabbard and just ignore the fact that you're drawing a lightsaber instead of just igniting the blade...  :-)

[The Wondering Knight]

I feel we are all missing the "General Grevious" way with sabers, having some sort of clip sewn into the inside of a long cloak/cape would mean everything could be carried together and hidden form view, also any spare blades that are not attached to hilts could have a pocket just inside the front edges of said cloak, not only giving them someway of being carried but also adding shape to it and weight for when the cloak is thrown open!

[B1ondeange1]

Of late I have had a staff to carry with me at events for a couple of reasons- I just love having my staff, it is without sound so I get far more battery life out of it and can have it running pretty much constantly with just a couple of battery swaps, and it REALLY draws the attention of others, seeing a large double bladed saber walking around the event lit up  the eyes of children and adults alike very much do this >> 

pretty much I am stuck physically carrying it I have another bladeless saber that sits on my belt using standard covertec and wheel, but I've also got a covertec on the other side of my belt near the front. Both the sabers on my staff have CW so if I need both hands for something for a moment I can slot the upper hilt's CW into place on the belt. It isn't without issues but it allows me to move around a bit and use both hands without the saber going anywhere, handy for shopping.

This set up also means I can swap my config around if I want. I take the hilt off my belt and leave it with my bag (though I'm thinking of chucking a third covertec further back then I can put it there), uncouple the staff and stick both pommels back on. Then instead I'm dual wielding two shorter sabers, which can both be put on my belt blade down and I can comfortably walk around with them. One of the pouches on my belt is the perfect size to hold two pommels or the coupler.

[ed_ification]

I feel we are all missing the "General Grevious" way with sabers, having some sort of clip sewn into the inside of a long cloak/cape would mean everything could be carried together and hidden form view, also any spare blades that are not attached to hilts could have a pocket just inside the front edges of said cloak, not only giving them someway of being carried but also adding shape to it and weight for when the cloak is thrown open!

A cloak sturdy enough to do this is pretty heavy, however.

[B1ondeange1]

A cloak sturdy enough to do this is pretty heavy, however.

indeed. Ive got a satin lined moleskin style of material cloak for costuming and medieval fairs and that is heavy enough on its own especially if it gets damp. If you were to add the weight of a couple of hilts it would get quite heavy. You would also have to have your hilts arranged evenly around the cloak so it didnt pull strangely to one side.

a very interesting way, but I could see it being problematic unfortunately. Perhaps if you had a long heavy jacket you might be able to hide a hilt either side inside and that might be a bit better.

[ed_ification]

indeed. Ive got a satin lined moleskin style of material cloak for costuming and medieval fairs and that is heavy enough on its own especially if it gets damp. If you were to add the weight of a couple of hilts it would get quite heavy. You would also have to have your hilts arranged evenly around the cloak so it didnt pull strangely to one side.

a very interesting way, but I could see it being problematic unfortunately. Perhaps if you had a long heavy jacket you might be able to hide a hilt either side inside and that might be a bit better.

Although - I suppose if one were to affix the Covertech clip into the cloak, one could, conceivably, pull it off.  You'd want to reinforce that area so that the weight of the hilt doesn't pull the clip out of the cloak....  hmmm....