How to make this work

Pomsbz

Pomsbz

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Hi folks,

I'm trying to make a horizontal belt sheath for my pocket knife. I really liked this pouch which I saw in this stock image from KSF (I have the knife too incidentally in blue camel bone :) ) and would like to use it as a concept but using stitching rather than rivets. Please note that this is not a pouch currently sold by KSF. My big question is this, how to I make a loop for the belt work with the design without making it too bulky (loops sewn on each end would be an example of over bulky width wise). My current thinking is cutting slits in the back for a belt loop to go into. I can't think of another way which would not detract from the utter simplicity of the design?

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Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks!
 
I could be wrong, but I think that is a key holder. I remember seeing those everywhere back in the day. The two chicago screws on each end go through the holes in the keys. Makes a nice way of pocketing your knife with your keys and not destroy it.
 
leatherman said:
I could be wrong, but I think that is a key holder. I remember seeing those everywhere back in the day. The two chicago screws on each end go through the holes in the keys. Makes a nice way of pocketing your knife with your keys and not destroy it.
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Fair enough :) Heck now you mention it, of course it is! I had one when I was a kid. I still think it's a good minimalist design for a belt pouch?
 
Schrade made one in the Eighties with a similar profile, it had loops on each end, carried horizontally. I have one somewhere around here, but I bet a search will bring one up.
 
That sheath is not one of mine , I bought it from a local rural supply shop .
The design of it was what caught my attention , the main body of the sheath isn't stitched , it is secured by the two snaps , the only stitching that is necessary ( the stitching around the edging is purely cosmetic ) is for the belt loop .
A very clever design in my opinion and one that I was going to try making myself on day with a few twists of my own .






Ken
 
harronek said:
That sheath is not one of mine , I bought it from a local rural supply shop .
The design of it was what caught my attention , the main body of the sheath isn't stitched , it is secured by the two snaps , the only stitching that is necessary ( the stitching around the edging is purely cosmetic ) is for the belt loop .
A very clever design in my opinion and one that I was going to try making myself on day with a few twists of my own .


Ken
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Thanks!

I assume that the rivets are all that is holding it together? Would you consider that secure from your handling of it?
 
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