When Fanny Pack CCW Won't Cut it

AmSJ ^ | 01/31/2025 | P Pawela

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A look at Bastinelli Knives’ FBag for Cross-Body Carry of a Handgun and a Knife.
Story and Photos by P Pawela

We first wrote about Bastien Coves and his company Bastinelli Knives back in January 2021. Since then, his popularity as a custom knifemaker has skyrocketed. Coves’s knives have been featured in half a dozen popular action movies, and while that is an intriguing reason to purchase one of his products, I’m more concerned about who uses these knives for real-world purposes. That said, I have confirmation that Bastinelli knives are being used in the intelligence and special operations communities worldwide, which speaks volumes.

If you were to check out Coves’s many YouTube videos, you would find that he is an incredible magician with knives. He makes excellent selling points by demonstrating his knife moves with his many different blades. I’ve often stated in this magazine that I’m not a big fan of empty-hand fighting. I frequently advise doing everything in your power to avoid an out-and-out fistfight, as nothing is ever accomplished in doing so. However, when it comes to deadly-force encounters, I have always stated that for every concealed carry permit holder, the best way to protect yourself is with a knife and gun. Read the rest of fanny pack ccw here.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Nice. Is that a dual edge?

Mine;

[Quickgun]

My usual carry mode is a waist pouch that attaches to my belt. It holds my phone also. It is a Maxpedition pouch and my it doesn’t have it’s own belt, it attaches to my belt. Yes, It’s not very fast to deploy, and if i were going into a risky area, I’d wear a regular holster. But it does conceal the gun, and more importantly, here on the ranch, it protects the pistol from dust and rain. Sure, lots of folks will assume I am carrying with this on, but I don’t care. I’m in Texas.

[Quickgun]

My usual carry mode is a waist pouch that attaches to my belt. It holds my phone also. It is a Maxpedition pouch and my it doesn’t have it’s own belt, it attaches to my belt. Yes, It’s not very fast to deploy, and if i were going into a risky area, I’d wear a regular holster. But it does conceal the gun, and more importantly, here on the ranch, it protects the pistol from dust and rain. Sure, lots of folks will assume I am carrying with this on, but I don’t care. I’m in Texas.

[Uncle Miltie]

Not dual edged. Mine is even a bit more refined, a gentleman’s pocket knife. I take it out 2-3 times a day for various tasks.

But in an attack situation, I can deploy it in under 1 second, and it trumps everything short of a gun.

[Uncle Miltie]

Except a stick. I’d rather have a 2.5 foot long hickory or bamboo. Harder to carry, though. ;-)

[Robert357]

My training is that you want a suitable handgun for concealed carry and potentially a “less lethal” weapon. A knife is not a less lethal weapon and it is no match for a handgun. Therefore, while a knife can be a handy tool, in a self defense situation it doesn’t deserve to take up space that something lethal (an extra magazine/ammo) or something less lethal (pepper spray/taser) could be stored in.

Just my opinion.

[China Clipper]

ARGH!!!

It's not a FANNY pack, it's a

FIELD PACK!!!
Ask your favorite Aussie, they'll make you understand....