Drop Leg Kydex for a Steel Heart

Andrew Lynch

Andrew Lynch

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I just finished my first drop leg sheath. I made it for a Steel Heart.

Here are some pics (sorry for the poor qaulity; I need to get a better picture hosting service):

http://members4.clubphoto.com/a318774/1025649/guest.phtml

One of the problems inherent to drop leg sheaths is how to effectively attach the webbing to the sheath. Many people use chicago screws. I thought of a different way. I made two slits in a piece of detachable kydex that the webbing runs through. This has several advantages. Firstly, it is very strong. Secondly, the webbing can be adjusted/moved through the slits or even removed. Thirdly, the whole piece of kydex and webbing can be taken off and a IWB clip or similar attached, adding a lot of versatility.

The belt loop is removeable without belt removal by utilizing velcro. It is also adjustable. The leg strap is adjustable also. The whole rig is field strippable for cleaning if need be. Tension is also adjustable.

You might notice on the third pic that the sheath's mouth looks uneven; that is just the lighting, it is actually smooth.

Comments and suggestions greatly appreciated! :D
 
Andrew,

Very cool solution to the web to kydex connection. Looks really nice.
 
Very nice design man.

Great thinkin outside the box.

Looks strong as heck.

Gonna try add-ons? (firesteels, Mean Streets???)
 
Andrew...

Very nice work...

I'm impressed,,Really...

Theres a few hours on that sheath Eh !!!

Good job...

ttyle

Eric...
 
Originally posted by thatmguy
Gonna try add-ons? (firesteels, Mean Streets???)
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Yes :D


Eric, thanks for the kind words. Every time I see one of your sheaths I see areas where I can really improve :D
 
Andrew,
Really nice work. I like your ideas. Especially the leather wrapped sheath you did.

Nick
 
Andrew, Great versatility & optionability on that design, to say nothing of your high craftsmanship on the construction details. That's a sheath you can be justifiably very proud of. Submit that one to the patent office before the market gets flooded with knock-offs of it. ;)
 
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