Sheath Angle?

i4Marc

i4Marc

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I'm working on finishing a bowie for a friend of mine. I don't want to ask him too many questions about what he prefers. One reason is I don't think he has experience wearing a bowie so he doesn't know what he wants. The other reason is that I told him I wouldn't give him any details about the knife. He will see it for the first time when I present the knife to him. At some point in the near future I will need to start designing the sheath. The recipient of the knife will be wearing it when he is in his car/truck so I don't want the sheath to be awkward or uncomfortable when seated in his vehicle. The OAL of the knife will be about 14"(8.5" blade/4.5" handle + guard and spacers). So........ for the folks who wear a bowie, what do you feel is the best position and angle to wear it?

Is a snug fit enough or is a retention strap a good idea?

Should the guard of the knife rest about at the top of the belt? Should the knife sit higher or lower for best comfort?

Should the sheath be in a rigid position or on a loop with a swivel? Or maybe multi-position belt slots? Or Multi-position snap set up? Belt stud?

Do you favor strong side carry or cross draw? Small of the back ?(would that be comfortable seated in a vehicle?)


There are many ways to do it. If you have photos of practical and comfortable belt carry bowie sheaths (no shoulder rigs yet) please post them with a reason why you like that type. Also if there are other variables I should consider or questions I should be asking let me know.
 
Have you thought about adding a dangler? It would allow the knife/sheath to swivel when in a seated position. You can wear it strong side or cross draw.
 
I'd go dangler, with a bit of a cant if it will be worn weak-side and straight up and down if it will be worn strong-side or on either side interchangeably.

I've been wearing fixed blades a lot for the last year or so and I've taken to adding a loop of paracord to all my non-dangler sheaths so I can hang them from a quick-detach keyring holder on my belt. This kind of converts them into a dangler and makes them more comfortable for sitting, plus they ride lower so they're visible when I wear a jacket, which is a legal necessity where I live.
 
IMHO the only sheath that really works is a stud carry sash sheath

Can be worn cross draw (great in car)

Behind hip or IWB

Stud sash carry is the only way to go

Here is a P Long one for a Wheeler


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Have to agree with you, Joe. I've been carrying large Bowies (10-11" blades) like that for 20 years. That style of carry is just too easy, versatile, convenient, and comfortable, as well as having tremendous potential for concealment if needed.
 
Thanks for the responses guys. I'm going to take a long hard look at the stud carry sash sheath.
 
Hey, can you guys post some WIPs or step-by-step instructions for how you make, file and install the sheath studs?
 
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