How to hold this machette in place?

[Mocivnik]

So this is the machette and leather sheath I've made. It's 95% finished, I just have to rivet the handle on the blade and attach a strap (or somewhat other pattent) to hold the knife on the position.

 

I know I can make a loop around the handle, which would be riveted to the back and use a snap buttons to open/close the strap, but I'd like to do it somehow different. Maybe half-strap, such as female part attached to the strap and male attached to the back of the sheath?

What are (other) possibilities, what would You prefer?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 22, 2018 by Mocivnik

[immiketoo]

I would use some leather thonging to hold it in place,  Use friction fit holes to keep it tight.

[Mocivnik]

How do you mean? 

[dikman]

Why do you need a retaining strap? The blade length means it's not likely to fall out.

[Bigfoote]

I agree the blade will not fall out so you don't need a retainer. Nice job on the sheath!

[Mocivnik]

Thanks, but I really couldn't help myself here so I just added a strap :/

 

I know it would stay in because of the lenght, but I really didn't like the feeling of the moving the machete inside of the sheath. I pre-designed the sheath for about 2mm on each side of the machete - A GOOD LESSON FOR NEXT TIME. (but on the other hand, it was my 1st knife sheath I've made!)

I've also made 2 lines about 3mm off the edge on a strap, as I really like this (saw it few times before).

 

[Bigfoote]

Nice job on that, your stitching is very straight!

 

[Mocivnik]

Thanks I've spent about 7 hours stitching and riveting this one :D