Sheath for Pakistan bowie

[Icewind]

I´ve made this sheath out of 3,5 milimeter vegetan leather. The sheath can be caried without the beltloop. The color is two tone, light and dark brown.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

I'm probably showing great ignorance here, but what is that type of attachment designed for? My understanding is very limited. I hear it called a "frog" or "Mexican" belt loop, but how is it used away from the loop accessory?

Great deal of craftsmanship there. I appreciate you posting it.

 

[Horsewright]

Strig buddy, I would call that a frog not Mexican belt loop they are two different deals. Frogs are a way of attaching a sheath, bayonet scabbard, sword scabbard etc to a belt. So Icewind's sheath there with out the frog could be worn behind the belt, using the stud or behind a sash. But to wear it on a western cartridge belt you need the frog. A Mexican loop is a piece intregal to the sheath or holster. Originally it was all one piece but I've seen some clever sewn on Mexican loops and some riveted. The holster/sheath and belt loop originally were all one piece. So the the body of the holster/sheath is made and then the flap part will form the belt loop is folded over and behind the body. The body is then passed through two or sometimes four slots punched in the flap. This forms one or two loops of leather over the body of the sheath or holster and essentially locks the belt loop in place. I've never made one but have patterns for holsters with either the one piece belt loop flap or with sewn on loops. This is not a definitive answer by any means just how I understand it.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Oooohh, okay, looking at some images I can see where I got it mixed up.

So with the stud you can ditch the loop and have the belt catch on the stud. Is that a secure way to carry a knife? I guess it would depend on the circumstances. I'm not getting why one would carry that way? Maybe it would be an option if the belt were too wide for the loop? Very interesting and cool in any case.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

The frog style or that stud thingy is used a lot on larger knives, longer bladed ones, I've seen guys that would punch a hole in their belt so that the stud would 'snap' into place under the belt so it's less likely to be pulled out or accidentally slide below the belt too.

Sheath is worn at an angle and drawn in a cross draw method, typically. A fast and quick way to carry a knife or to remove a knife and sheath from your person if you need to go in somewhere knives are frown upon, just leave it in the truck.

Icewind, looks like some work there sir! nicely done, my one critique would be if you are wearing it on your right side with the strap closure, I would have made the strap to face to the edge side of the sheath, so when you are walking through brush, it would have less chance to catch on something and come undone accidentally.

G2

 

[Icewind]

you have a point about the strap Gary but I´ve thought about it before. I decidet this way because it was for my hand easier to release and lock in movement. This however is not realy the kind of knife that would be used in the bush by bushcrafters or suvivalists I reckon. But, you still have a point.:thumbup:

 

[Gary W. Graley]

It's just my OCD kicking in, and it is a very small point indeed, I've seen many a sheath with the strap going in that direction.

G2

 

[Mike Sastre]

The frog style or that stud thingy is used a lot on larger knives, longer bladed ones, I've seen guys that would punch a hole in their belt so that the stud would 'snap' into place under the belt so it's less likely to be pulled out or accidentally slide below the belt too.

Sheath is worn at an angle and drawn in a cross draw method, typically. A fast and quick way to carry a knife or to remove a knife and sheath from your person if you need to go in somewhere knives are frown upon, just leave it in the truck.

Icewind, looks like some work there sir! nicely done, my one critique would be if you are wearing it on your right side with the strap closure, I would have made the strap to face to the edge side of the sheath, so when you are walking through brush, it would have less chance to catch on something and come undone accidentally.

G2

Carrying a large knife with just the stud, either behind the belt or IWB (not necessarily cross draw), is an excellent and very convenient way to tote one around. I've been carrying one like that for over 20 years, and learned that carry style from Bill Bagwell, though I make mine from Concealex. Very comfortable, fast, and concealable if needed. I long ago named the ones I make "the Southern Comfort" because it is so comfortable. It's a"floating system" with the stud keeping the whole unit from going below belt level. A very old style carry that works so well.

Excellent work there!!