Making A Sheath For A Really Bulky Guard

[Highlands858]

I'm making a belt sheath for a knife with a really wide guard. What is the simplest way to attach the sheath to a belt without having that guard get in the way all the time? Thanks!

[supercub]

Well, you could taper the welt around the blade making it thicker toward the top. The wedge shaped welt can allow a bit more room, but with a guard as thick as you show, it may be problematic.

The other option is to do it like the old time sword makers and hang the belt loop off of a separate attachment. Keeping the knife in the sheath would be depending on gravity and blade length. Short blade with big guard can be a challenge.

[Dwight]

I've done this both ways, . . . see drawing below.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Highlands858]

Thanks guys!