Blade Tech's "pull-the-dot" straps

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mikemck

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I just got a pair of these for carrying my Strider MFS IWB, and I must say they work great.
I ordered mine directly from Blade-Tech for 9.95 a pair, which is pretty inexpensive overall.

My thanks go to Brian_T for suggesting this great product for carrying my MFS IWB :)

Anyone else using these and care to comment?
 
I was just looking at those things in the Blade-Tech catalog. What do you use them for? Do you have a picture of them with your Strider rig?
 
I can't really explain how they work, although it's really very simple.

Basically, one strap screws into the holes in your sheath, and then the other snaps onto this one. You then tuck the sheath into your waistband, pull the inside strap under your belt, fold the outside strap over your belt, and snap them together at the bottom of your belt.

They make for a very discreet way of securing a sheath to your belt, and all for just about any angle of carry.

I had never seen or heard of them until Brian_T recommended them in the Strider forum. They did not come with any directions, but they are so simple none are needed.

Maybe someone else can explain it a bit better than I can, or maybe even someone can post a pic or two of these.
 
These handy straps are used for IWB carry. The stud of the snap is hollow and is screwed into a T-nut through one of the mounting holes of your sheath. The button-cap snap is at the other end of the 5-1/2" rubbery strap.

To use the strap you stick your sheath inside your pants and tuck the strap under your belt so the snap is dangling out the bottom edge of your belt. Then bring the snap end of the strap up over your belt & snap it onto the stud. Totally intuitive in real life application. :cool:

The weird thing with my Pull-The-Dot strap is that it only works for me when I pull or push the edge of the button-cap opposite the little indented dot, rather than the side with the dot. No big deal, just seems counter to the name stamped on the button.
 
Here's one on the Mike Sastre IWB sheath for my AG Russell Sting.
 

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Mine came with my Simonich-Wegner fixed Pro-Hunter. Now that one uses the Tek Lok to attach to my backpack shoulder strap, and the PTD strap is on my DDR Arclite CF ALB. A great accessory. Highly recommended.
 
Brian -- thanks for the picture. I'm curious if the strap has anything to do with the position of the sheath? I mean can you just twist the sheath into an upright position? Or do different holes have to be used for differing positions?

Are there any problems with the strap stretching with a snug sheath, and the knife not clearing the sheath?

Thanks,
 
Bugs, by loosening the screw inside the male portion of the snap, the loop can be positioned at any angle you like. There is zero stretch. Here's another, a Bauchop Utility Cat, with the strap positioned for upright carry.
 

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These pull the dot snap straps (leather) applied for IWB (Inside Waist Band) carry were used originally with gun holsters. They were used for ultimate concealment where the front end of the gun will not "flash" if ones shirt/ jacket rides up to the beltline. It also adds some security/ stability for that particular piece. The knife industry has since adapted this feature for cutlery. Take a quick peek at the article written by Anthony Lombardo in the current TK mag on maker Matt Lamey. There is a Kenny Row made sheath for one of Matts Bowies depicted.

I' d also add that there are currently 2 types of materials being offered by Bladetech. The one in Brians above pic is made of a tough laminated synthetic that at least looks like a weave construction layer bonded to a rubber piece. It is very strong and does not "stretch". The other is a sturdy rubber strap that has the same 3 belt width adjustable feature but has a bit of give. The choice of the 3 holes for the pull the dot snaps are clearly labelled. I find that for my 1.5 double thick quality belts, the 1.25" loop works much better. The IWB sheath will shift around much less.

Bruce Nelson (bless his soul) sure got it right a long time ago.

Nakano
 
I've been using these great little IWB loops from BladeTech for years, because they work so well. Easy on/off. They are angle adjustable, and with the screw and post system, are also reversible, so you get the side of carry and edge orientation you want. Sometimes the dot winds in the opposite position, depending on who set the snap. I've even gotten snaps with no dot, but the function is still the same - one direction. The laminated synthetic is no longer available, but the new batch of the soft rubber loops work just fine and have three position holes for different belt widths instead of different sized loops.
 
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