BK-7 Sheath Addition

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Neal

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There are a couple of holes with eyelets toward the top of my BK-7 sheath where the handle of the knife resides. Have no idea what these were for but I used them to attach a pouch to the back of my sheath. If any other lunatic is interested in a similar project, then here are a couple of pictures: Click here

Neal
 
Hey Neal.....

Clever... BTW those upper eyelets are to tie the knife down if you make a habit of exiting airplanes while they are still airborne...To be 'chute qualified there have to be two ways to keep the knife in the sheath.
Thanks for the idea!
All Best
Ethan
 
Hi Ethan,

Well that makes sense. Since I won't be doing that any time soon just as well I use them for this purpose. Just wanted more room to carry more stuff.

BTW here is a picture of the sling shot that I carry in there with the Becker handles: Click Here

Thanks

Neal
 
Neal,

Hey, how ya doin? Those are some pretty nice ideas, I really like those. If you don't mind me asking...how did you construct the brace(?) for the sling shot band? Do you make that yourself? I really like the way you have it so you can use the handles from the knife (I assume for a better, more secure grip?)

Have you seen the contest that 'Hoods Woods' was having for the BK7 (or BK9)? Here's the site in case you haven't seen it...

http://www.survival.com/becker.htm

I thought there were some pretty good ideas from all of these guys! It's really helped a newbie like me with alot of good info for future adventures!

Thanks for the time and ideas!
 
Hey Neal

Shane is right ...Do NOT be a tease...Inquiring minds really DO want to Know !!
All Best
Ethan
 
Yes, Shane I had already checked out that contest. Some real good ideas there I thought. It was one of the reasons I started thinking about adding to my knife. BTW the elastic band that was on the pouch on the front of my sheath would stretch to its limit when an altoids size tin was inserted. So I cut it off. now the tin is real loose so I am able to pack more stuff in there with the tin. I now use a ranger band to eliminate rattle. The rubber is also good tinder.

The idea of the pouch in the back of the sheath was because I wanted to add food gathering and shelter capabilities. I thought snares are OK unless you are on the move in which case a sling shot would be good. Plastic tarps and bags that are large enough for shelter are bulky so needed plenty of room. So a large pouch was needed.

The pouch I made out of 3 inch wide nylon strap that I already had. I bought a couple of 12 inch heavy duty zippers, some eyelets and the tool to install the eyelets. Punched the holes for the eyelets with a gasket hole punching tool. Started with the eylets to match the ones already on the sheath because thats how they connect togeather. Sewed the zippers on the sides and the velcro on top. Trimed ends to shape and sewed everything using a tight zigzag stitch on wifes sewing machine. Went around the whole edge with this type of stitch.

The base of the sling shot I made out of 1/8 inch thick metal strap. Used the handle scales as a template and traced the shape to metal. Cut and ground to shape. The round stock I bent to shape so the width where the rubber bands connect are about 3 inches wide to match the sheath width. This was all junk I happen to already have. I welded, drilled bolt holes and powder coated for rust control.

Only reason I made the sling shot was because I couldnt find the one that I have around here someplace. I would have modified it to the width of the sheath. The useable portion of the pouch is about 3 inches wide by 12 inches long and 1 inch thick. The sling shot handle looks to be on backwards. This gives better control. If you hold your knife both ways as if it was a sling shot you will see what I mean. You would have to twist your wrist to line up to shoot.

So thats my story....and I am sticking to it.

Neal
 
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