Snickersnee,
Belt stud sheath goes between belt and pants or IWB (my preferred carry), and the belt stud stops at the TOP of the belt to keep the knife from falling, while belt pressure holds it tight to the body. KISS principle - no straps, harnesses, loops, cords, or snaps to deal with - infinitely adjustable. This is how large knives were carried in the 19th century when the lifestyle was a lot more physical and carrying a big knife was more the norm than the exception. It's still valid today. Bagwell found out how well this system works back in the 70's when he hunted wild pigs in Florida with a 90 lb pull longbow and needed to carry one of his Bowies for "Murphy time". He's made his sheaths that way ever since. I don't have enough fingers to count the number of people I personally know who routinely tote a Bagwell Bowie and you'll never see them. I'm 5'9", 172 lbs, and can wear my Hell's Belle in shorts (swim trunks) and a t-shirt. A Bagwell made sheath takes 3-4 weeks of everyday wear to break in so the knife releases smoothly - the Ontario Bagwell sheath takes a few days of constant wear to break in. As a sheathmaker, I'm always evaluating carry systems and this is among the best.
Mike