The bands on the bottom of sheath are made from a bicycle tube. Referred to as *ranger bands*, they come in handy for securing, connecting and bundling gear, as well as being a pretty good firestarter that gives off a lot of smoke.
I used paracord to secure the loop in the folded possition, by running it from the loop to the lower section of the sheath, folding it up and then secured with the bands. I didn't want it to be permanent and we can all use a little extra paracord in an emergency.
I like the way it carries when worn high on the waist. It's quiet and when worn cross draw for a left hander (I'm a right hander) just in front of where the right arm rests at my side, it makes the knife quickly accessable for my right hand draw.
There's been a lot written about the BK&T sheath kits, so lots of info is available online if you do a search.
I used to have a HD industrial grade 55 gal. drum liner folded and attached to the back of the sheath with ranger bands and will replace it when I get around to it.
I have an altoids tin w/gear and a bottle of iodine tabs in the pocket.
Some have placed small bits of gear under the handles of the Beckers and I suppose that it would come in handy. I just don't like putting all my eggs in one basket. Losing a knife is possible, but losing it's sheath while attached to a belt isn't as likely to happen.
Here's what's in the pouch.
Here's the Becker with my EDC.
These kind of posts are always great to get the mind thinking small and the best uses of space.
I have been thinking on this today and I used a Zip Tie to fix the loop down, then on the back and wrapped it a few times so I have about 3 yards of 550 Cord where it is out of the way.
Now I have to start packing Altiods Tins again, it will never end.
Karsten