My new carry methods for large blades!

[FortyTwoBlades]

I finally got the webbing I needed in the mail to complete a couple of different belts for dealing with the weight of a large or heavy fixed blade when out and about. The first is a belt with single shoulder strap, much in the pattern of the classic Sam Browne belt--appropriate, given that he originally designed it to help stabilize and support a sword! The shoulder strap uses a quick-release clasp that works quite nicely and gives a wide range of adjustment.

The second is a long D-ring belt worn in the double-wrap style typical of the medieval period. The weight is distributed across both hips evenly, and the degree of drop-down is adjustable. I plan on using this belt mostly while working on training my horses for cavalry drills. I need to get a saddle with suitable accessory rings and whip up a frog for my 1908 Indian cavalry saber, but I've been wearing my Condor Bush Cutlass in the meantime to get them accustomed to the sensation of a scabbard against their side while riding. The problem with that is that if I put it on my normal belt it rides too high to be comfortable while mounted (though it's quite comfortable on foot.) The drop-down effect of this belt ought to counter that.

Please pardon the scowling expression--the sun was in my eyes at the time!

 

[grunt soldier]

very nice. i have been thinking about trying something like this for when you have on bulkier clothes and you can't get to your belt

 

[Pavelthesniper]

The first design with the single shoulder strap, do you have a link for how to make one or where to buy one made in leather?

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

As far as a leather one, check out http://militaryheritage.com/leathergoods.htm. As far as making one yourself out of webbing, get yourself two appropriate lengths and 1x side release buckle, 4x tri-glides, and 2x GripClip suspender buckles. It's pretty simple to figure out how they all go together.

I've been looking into the possibility of making some more "advanced" versions that would come assembled and would feature a rapid on/off series of straps for gear. If all goes as planned I'll have samples sometime in the fall.