Leather Sheath with brass button retention

Skinny Preacher 66418 · February 11, 2008, 04:36:27 PM

What is the name for the style sheaths that are simply tucked into your gun belt, and the brass fixture keeps it from slipping down? History of the style?

Like this:

Black Powder · February 11, 2008, 08:44:17 PM

I thought they were called frogs, or maybe that is the belt attachment that the sheath hooks onto. That's the nomenclature used for the bayonet and scabbarrd of the Enfield rifle musket.

BP

Slowhand Bob · February 12, 2008, 04:59:51 PM

I have an Ames reproduction knife and it is made like yours. It came with a 'frog' attachment, which is simlpy a belt strap that buttons to the sheath. I know nothing concerning the history of these but I wouldnt be surprised if information will be forthcoming. I'll be watching also.

Skinny Preacher 66418 · February 12, 2008, 05:05:14 PM

Ah, so the stud connected to a belt attachment mount. I guess the pics I've seen of it tucked into a belt was improvised. The knife is not mine, but I am looking to build a similar sheath for a knife I'm building.

Dr. Bob · February 12, 2008, 07:58:28 PM

A military option can be found on the Blockade Runner site page 11and look at the Enfield Bayonet Frog. This is how bayonets and EM artillery short swords. This is one solution.

Black Powder · February 12, 2008, 08:56:57 PM

Agree with Dr. Bob. For comparison, Fall Creek carries them too: http://www.fcsutler.com/fcbayonets.asp.

BP

Skinny Preacher 66418 · February 13, 2008, 08:45:13 AM

Then I am mistaken that this was a knife sheath design. Thanks for the replies.

Slowhand Bob · February 13, 2008, 10:38:49 AM

Preacher, I think that is the same knife and sheath that shows up as part of a full page add in the latest Cowboy Chronical and they do indeed picture it on a belt as you describe.

Skinny Preacher 66418 · February 15, 2008, 12:29:26 PM

I'm almost done with the knife, just need to add grip panels...and get the sheath started.

Silver_Rings · February 15, 2008, 12:54:04 PM

Neat knife. I like the spear point style or dagger style.

SR

Skinny Preacher 66418 · February 15, 2008, 03:48:22 PM

Quote from: Silver_Rings on February 15, 2008, 12:54:04 PM
Neat knife. I like the spear point style or dagger style.

SR

It is definatly a fightin knife. It is my first knife build. Blade is 9"; overall 14". It is modeled after one I saw in a picture, except that one had a brass guard and the blade actually got narrower just before the guard. I'm anxious to see how it turns out with grips added. Right now it looks like a short sword.

Skinny Preacher 66418 · February 18, 2008, 03:11:29 PM

Alright, I'm not sure I want the sheath style I mentioned above. Any suggestions for a blade of this type with finger guard.

Here are pics as of today, more staining and sealing of grips will be done.

ChuckBurrows · February 19, 2008, 06:19:07 AM

Here's a how-to for a Mexican Loop style which can be adapted to other styles
http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/mexloop/_mexloop.html