Ft Turner sheaths: Safe carrying sharp hawks ?

Pointshoot777

Pointshoot777

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Hello everyone - For some reason, I'm not able to do a search on this forum (I get the page saying to try to reload the website address every time.) So please pardon me if this has been asked before. I'm thinking about getting one of the Ft Turner Camp Tomahawks with the hardened pole to use for camping & other outdoor activities. I see that they offer sheaths for these hawks, but from their website they all seem to use only lacing - likely in order to keep a nice authentic look. My small axes (Granfors & Wetterlings) use rivets in the sheath along the side closest to the axe edge. I'm concerned about the safety of carrying the Ft Turner (especially if I put a really sharp edge on it) and having the edge cut though the lacing if I were to stumble and fall. If any Ft Turner owners can tell me a little more about how their sheaths might be constructed and the safety issue I'd really appreciate it. Thanks, - -
 
Opps - sorry about the 'down thumb' sign at the begining of the post. Meant to hit the 'question mark' sign. - - -
 
Might I suggest a kydex sheath for it? There are a few members that can probably accomodate you.

I don't wear my Ft. Turner and I just made a crude leather and lace strip to cover the edge.
 
Thanks for the input guys. - A tumble is always a possibility when out in the woods. My foot caught some roots causing me to fall once when bowhunting. So, potential danger from gear in such situations is something I like to take a good hard look at. I wondered if the Turner factory sheaths might have had some kind of edge guard that wasn't apparent from just looking at pics of the outside of the sheath. Regards, - -
 
Nope Just the lace in the FT sheaths. That said, I have never had a problem with my 3 cutting through the lace. blutck.

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