I killed my sheath

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My new EDC Bilton went on its maiden voyage into the world yesterday. All went well, except for the fact that I'm left handed. My work is pretty fast paced and I was trying to figure out what would be the easiest, and cheapest way out of resheathing dilemnas. The knife itself was doing just fine (Thanks UB, AY, HI). Then, after a couple of mad dashes in and out of the forklift, the belt loop tore off of the sheath. I don't think that this is a manufacturing problem so much as a how do you design something for the guy who can break anything problem. Since I figured that this was going to have to be changed because of the left handed situation, I was looking for ideas. One would be simply retacking the belt loop on the other side of the sheath and maybe adding some adhesive. Number two was changing the sheath to some kind of dangling type situation. Number three was making the sheath like its larger brothers. And four was getting an aftermarket sheath. How many of you have gotten into the same kind of situation, and what did you do? TIA and HAPPY NEW YEAR:D
 
I've never considered the tacked-on belt-loops
to be intended for actual belt carry.
As you discovered, they just aren't secure.

But I think ,as you mentioned,
a -good- leather glue (such as Barge Cement)
or any special leather glue would hold it.
That would be the simplest, quickest, cheapest solution.
You might consider getting a heavier strip
of leather to replace the loop.
Or even a piece of webbing (like web/woven-cloth belts).

The Bilton must be staying in the sheath at least,
otherwise you'd have mentioned it.
 
I'm wondering.........

As small as the bilton is,
Can you put the sheath on your belt upside-down,
then tuck it -under- your belt on the inside.
So the sheath rides under the belt
mouth of the sheath just above the belt.
Shirt would likely get in the way.
Hmmmmmm.........
 
Had the same problem with mine, but since it's in my desk drawer at work (you never know, some of that MS software is viscous!), I've never repaired. In fact, had the occasion to give a couple of the tacks to a coworker to fix something else. Karma.
 
Mine also came off the sheath. I just slide the sheath behind my belt. Works for me. And makes it easy to conceal.
 
Actually I am considering making a webbing frog for my WW2 when it arrives (I swear I am going to kill that postman one of these days ;) ), mainly because I am considering putting together a set of WW2 British Infantry kit for a jungle fighter (I am a living historian btw guys, just to explain the weird plan).
 
Just out of curiosity, what is a living historian?

Thanks guys, all of your thoughts were great:D
 
Thank you, Thomas, for the clarification.:rolleyes:

Couldn't you make a simple sheath for the Bilton? Inside the belt is a very secure carry.

Or, if you want VERY simple, use a swedish type belt loop, or just attach a thong with a spring clip to hook onto a belt loop, and put the sheath in your back pocket.
 
A "swedish type belt loop," and you from Wisconsin. Let me guess . . . .

He may mean he's like the members of the "Confederate Airforce" (fly WWII aircraft) or the folks who reenact Civil War or Revolutionary War activities.

So there. Serious and all.

:)
 
Ferrous? Sarge? Are you guys gonna take being called that? Or do I have to get my war-sword out?

:p :p :p
 
StmmZaum: don't ignore the Sarki Shop.

Terry's wife used to put together some nice scabbard coverings. She could probably either do it for you if you wanted to send the scabbard-only over with some uniform material to do it with, or give you a few tips if you asked.
 
You're right Rusty, somebody needs to edjamacate these fellers. Living historians are people who engage in live portrayals of specific periods of history, like the middle ages, Civil War, WWII, etc., a more commonly used term for them is historical reenactors. It's great fun, and affords a very unique insight to those who've gone before, by allowing one the opportunity to "walk a mile in their shoes".

I do the middle ages, and even something as simple as preparing a meal can be eye opening when you come to realize how many of the fruits, vegetables, and seasonings that we now take for granted, were totally unknown to folks in 13th century England. Talk about English food being bland, pass the mustard please. That's one condiment they did consume huge quantities of, but it was mostly to cover up the taste of meat that had gone bad, yechh.

Sarge
 
Sorry, bin away for a couple of days.

Thomas, no need to be serious, literally its someone who dresses up as someone from another period to show members of the public what soldiers and civilians of that particular era were like, thats what I do.

As for the scabard, I am looking at patterns I have seen for the types of scabard that went with the blades sold to British soldiers who served in India, I rather like the look of them and I am reasonably handy some canvas, a needle and thread so I will see what I can do.
 
You're right Rusty, somebody needs to edjamacate these fellers. Living historians are people who engage in live portrayals of specific periods of history, like the middle ages, Civil War, WWII, etc., a more commonly used term for them is historical reenactors. It's great fun, and affords a very unique insight to those who've gone before, by allowing one the opportunity to "walk a mile in their shoes".
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Well MAYBE if SOME PEOPLE would let the rest of us know where they are...misunderstandings like this wouldn't happen.:rolleyes: :p

Glad you are safe.
 
Originally posted by Sylvrfalcn
You're right Rusty, somebody needs to edjamacate these fellers. Living historians are people who engage in live portrayals of specific periods of history, like the middle ages, Civil War, WWII, etc., a more commonly used term for them is historical reenactors. It's great fun, and affords a very unique insight to those who've gone before, by allowing one the opportunity to "walk a mile in their shoes".

I do the middle ages, and even something as simple as preparing a meal can be eye opening when you come to realize how many of the fruits, vegetables, and seasonings that we now take for granted, were totally unknown to folks in 13th century England. Talk about English food being bland, pass the mustard please. That's one condiment they did consume huge quantities of, but it was mostly to cover up the taste of meat that had gone bad, yechh.

Sarge
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Sarge, sounds good, I do WW2 (German and Russian) and getting period food can be just as interesting, I usually wind up looking like I just robbed the local French farm.


Edit: Ahhhh, I just worked out what on earths going on here!!!
 
Ballistae indeed Keith, did you catch those monstrously huge trebuchets the Gondorians were flinging house sized hunks of masonry with in "Return of the King"? Ouch!

Sarge
 
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