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Thanks guys !! I did not know about the flexible super glue but I think this will be my next move . I have cycled this one 200 times and it is holding , now that may be more than " fair " for the price I will get , I just would rather they not fail before they are old and ratty looking .

My question : leather glued to metal and under both tension and then compression will hold up how well over time ? Can't really see a good way for a mechanical fastener , is there a better way ?

@spurdude101 I know nothing about this company , never bought a thing from them . I found them on-line ...... UMX in California . May be junk but they do carry the large sizes . At first they look to be suppliers of manufactures but their web site reads like they sell small quantities also . Hope this helps but I don't know that it will . http://www.lanyardfactory.com/hooks/schematic/big-wide-push-latch-bolt-snaps-hm-G727.htm

I seem to remember Federal selling cartridges in a similar carrier except it was an awful plastic thing and didn't really fully trap the cartridges . VERT NICELY done

Clever !!!!

Silly question but how wide are the belt slots ? From the pic it looks like the snap would be in the way . Cool idea and it looks good !!!

Man you do some awesome blades and leather work .. I like the way the scales just fade into the pebble texture , NICELY DONE !!!!!!

Classy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very nicely done !!!! I really like your choice of subjects

Optical illusion Doc I guess . Both are line 20

If what you have been doing has protected them thus far ...... I see no need to change . " If it ain't broke , don't fix it "

@SUP Thanks !

I used the type on the left (SLC I think ) for a while and wasn't real happy with it . Bought the OSBORNE on the right and it made quite a difference for me . Being shorter it took a second to find a new hold but once I did it is as easy to use as the longer type. I think the added mass and a few thousands larger bell makes the difference but it might all be in my head

I think Doc is right in that whatever the reason ( made to small or as a result of setting ) the spring has no where to go . It must have room to expand outward , it should be fairly loose in the female cup .

I don't know how chrome tanned affects knife steel but have always heard not to use it . I have turned one guy down on making some sheaths for him because he already had his own leather ...... chrome tanned .

@Bert03241 Thanks friend !!

It would be worth a try to contact them ..... even if they will not sell to you , they should be able to put you in touch with a retailer . Pure hard headedness luck !

@MtlBiker Try here https://cnkimjee.com/accessories/15mm-black-aluminium-caraniners-supplier 9/16 lead D ring

Very clever

Thank you ! I do think they will like it and see it as an honoring gesture .

I know what you mean , I lost the best dog I ever had 6 years ago . I could count on 1 hand the number of people on this earth that I thought more of than that dog !!! Every once in a while still feel her jump up on the foot of the bed at night ............ Thank you ! and AMEN

@fredk I think your advice might be just right . Thanks @tsunkasapa Thank you !!

Maybe search " swivel carabiners " Don't know if this is what you are looking for but it's 1/2 strap slot . PANDENGZHE 360º Swivel Rotating Locking Carabiner 2" for Securing Pets, Dog Leash and Harness, Camping, Hiking, Backpack, Keychains

My daughter and son-in-law lost their dog of 10 years 2 weeks ago . This is my tribute to all the hearts this dog touched and it was quite a few . Now all I have to do is decide when to give it to them , I am leaning towards waiting a month or two . Just not sure about timing ............

I have had good luck using a punch to expand the female part . Right punch and a couple of medium raps with my maul . Hope this helps .