Shoulder Straps / Dundee Rigs

xaman

xaman

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Hey guys,

Thanks for the advice a few weeks ago on these, I've done 2, and they came out much better --- thanks to the secondary retention strap plahe HIGH on the handle. I like 2 retention straps for inverted carry also, these big knives are too heavy to go running through the woods with only one line 24 snap holing them in...

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Thanks for the advice and thanks for lookin' :thumbup:
 
Can we see some pics of them actually being worn? I want to see how they really hang on a body. I've been thinking lately of doing a similar thing with a kidex sheath and shoulder strap.
 
SWEET! I like em! The high strap makes a world of difference huh? I credit my wife for that little revalation. :o

Sword scabbards all seem to have that wide spacing, and are carried quite comfortably, if the strap is wide enough that is. I've put a wide slider on the shoulder strap on some of the heavier blades.
 
Ilke them very nice attention to detail!

Dylside said:
Can we see some pics of them actually being worn? I want to see how they really hang on a body. I've been thinking lately of doing a similar thing with a kidex sheath and shoulder strap.
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Yep I'ld like to see how they sit.
Mitch
 
Those look very well done.Nice job. Just a suggestion, but if your worried about the snaps have you thought about using a "Sam Brown stud"?Dave:)
 
The retention straps are nice and the snaps are nice, but the neatness, workmanship and finish are pure OUTSTANDING!!!!.......Also looks like you used some pretty fair grade leather. It does make a difference. Great job.

Paul
 
Wow, thanks for the compliments gents, i'm starting to blush... :o

Dylside said:
Can we see some pics of them actually being worn? I want to see how they really hang on a body. I've been thinking lately of doing a similar thing with a kidex sheath and shoulder strap.
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I'll get some pics up asap, I just need to find a model ;)
 
Dylside, sorry for the delay in pics, been busy around here.

Hope this is helpful (found a semi-willing model in my daughter, she's a little small for the rig, but you get the idea...)

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Pics # 1 and 2 show the way i carry it.

Honestly though, I haven't tried it "out in the wild" enough to know how i like it and what needs to be tweaked --- but i intend to as soon as it begins to cool off again (already in the mid-high 90s around here :grumpy:)

Hope that helps.
 
Hey xaman,chickenplucker here. I sat across from you at Fogos with my wife. You are being modest when you say you arent an artist. You may work in a different medium but that sheath is beautiful. Good luck in the future.
Pigletplucker
 
chickenplucker said:
Hey xaman,chickenplucker here. I sat across from you at Fogos with my wife. You are being modest when you say you arent an artist. You may work in a different medium but that sheath is beautiful. Good luck in the future.
Pigletplucker
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Thanks for the compliments :thumbup:

Fogos, now THAT is artistry...
 
I think the key to wearing the rig out and about is to get it nice and snug. I made a Battle Mistress rig for a fellow about my size and it was very portable. After I got it snugged up I could jog and jump and bend with no discomfort.

Yes, that Mistress you sent me is getting lots of use. :D
 
ive always really liked this style, particularly yours, dwayne.

what is the benefit of this type? is it concealment? seems to me draw would be a bit tricky.


btw, those are beautiful sheaths!!!
 
MORIMOTOM said:
ive always really liked this style, particularly yours, dwayne.

what is the benefit of this type? is it concealment? seems to me draw would be a bit tricky.
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Well, I can't speak for Dwayne, but my idea in carying this way was something to just "sling over your shoulder." I normally carry these big blades into the woods (hiking/hunting/etc) on my thigh. But they really do get in the way often, AND they pull my pants down constantly.

On a long hike i would have a pack, so I would probably forego the shoulder straps and just strap/tie it to the backpack ( i left the shoulder rig removeable.)

But this one will see the most use walking the 1 mile from the truck to the blind, just slung over the shoulder. Then, when in the treestand, it'll just hang on a branch (rather than sit on my thigh -- i cannot tell you how many times i have bumped a knife with my bow at an innoportune time :mad:) So for me, it's more about easy-on/easy-off, and comfortable carry even when I don't have a backpack.

Drawing may be a little slower than a drop-leg rig, but not by much. If 2 hands are free, it is very fast -- just swing the sheath around to the front, your left hand is on the sheath and your right hand is on the handle.

I wasn't much concerned with concealment or self-defense when i built them though. Maybe someone else can chime in on the benfits of concealed sheaths with shoulder rigs...
 
Thanks for the pics:thumbup: I agree with Dwayne snug fit would be the go.
I think resheathing it upside down on your back would take a bit of practise.:D
Mitch
 
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