How does everybody carry?

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wdbritt

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I was wondering how everybody carries their hawks. I know some people have asked about sheaths, but no one has really said whether or not they use one. I have several ideas on ways to carry including a couple of different types of sling sheaths and also attaching one to the back of a possibles bag. Anyway all opinions would be appreciated.

Warren
 
If I don't have far to go I slip it through the belt. I don't have any sheaths for them yet (I need to get some kydex and make some). I like to strap them to the pack
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wdbritt said:
I was wondering how everybody carries their hawks. I know some people have asked about sheaths, but no one has really said whether or not they use one. I have several ideas on ways to carry including a couple of different types of sling sheaths and also attaching one to the back of a possibles bag. Anyway all opinions would be appreciated.

Warren
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Having read a few historical accounts of people carrying 'hawks and axes without a scabbard (and falling on them), and having TWICE had to demonstrate "application of a tourniquet" on people who've made the same mistake today, I definitely use a scabbard. The basic kind is no more than a piece of 8-10 ounce leather that is sewn and riveted to form a pocket with opening for the handle, and a flap that ties or snaps over the top; THEN you can tuck it safely in your belt or whatever. There are a few historical examples of hatchets and hawks carried in a similar contraption sewn to a shoulder strap, much like a hunting bag.

More than once while running around in the boonies, I've seen an old rancher improvise a scabbard by taking both ends from a soup can, smashing it flat, and crimping one end closed. The cutting edge of the ax is inserted in the open end, and the can-sheath is tied on with a piece of baling twine. The ax can then be safely tucked in a pack saddle, etc.
 
Coffeecup, the slung carriers is what I was talking about. I do a good bit of leather work (holsters, sheaths, belts etc.) so I have everything to make them out of leather. I keep mine sharp enough that I don't want to just put it in my belt without something over the edge. I will probably make one on the back of the possibles bag I'm currently working on and another one that is by itself for when I'm not carrying the bag.

Bigfattyt, as I stated above I won't just stick mine through my belt. As for kydex, the only thing I know about it is what I've read. I've never had any of it to make anything out of, so I can't help you there, sorry. When you strap it to your pack isn't it hard to get to? I don't want to have to take anything off to get to it when I need it. Just my 2 cents worth. Thanks for the input!

Warren
 
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bill bednarick does these for some folks.

they are minimalist, which i love, and allow the user to use the poll without unsheathing.

vec
 
The GB sheaths are a pretty good design, it can be easily attached to a belt or any other strap, or just remained sheathed and stuck in a pack.
Simple and effective.
 
Im working on a Kydex sheath for my VTAC that you can just pull the handle down and the head will come out of the bottom of the sheath. You could hang it on a pack or a shoulder strap.
 
gcs said:
The GB sheaths are a pretty good design, it can be easily attached to a belt or any other strap, or just remained sheathed and stuck in a pack.
Simple and effective.
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Okay, what's "GB" ? Do you have a link?

Never mind - Gransfors Bruks, I assume. Does anyone know if their sheath is available by itself? I guess a little simple leatherwork is called for, since their sheath might not fit a different hatchet.
 
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