Which snaps to use

[DaveP]

Looking for info on which kind of snap to use on a daily use knife sheath for retention? What and why of your recommendation. Where to get them from? 

 

Thanks again

David

[chuck123wapati]

a snap or retention method is part of the overall design and should be given as much consideration as any other part of your project I couldn't give an answer without knowing what the sheath will look like. I use these.  from weaver for alot of my work.  for my sheathes that are for black powder or more primitive type look i use an antler button and leather cord. Other sheathes i make i use nothing as the sheath holds the knife tightly enough. one thing to get right is the strap and snap should go  together so that the snap wont be pulled open while walking through the brush, example,  the picture below the side of the strap with the watch hand on it should face forward so the strap isn't caught by brush and pulled open.

 

Edited August 24, 2021 by chuck123wapati

[rleather]

3 hours ago, chuck123wapati said:

a snap or retention method is part of the overall design and should be given as much consideration as any other part of your project I couldn't give an answer without knowing what the sheath will look like. I use these.  from weaver for alot of my work.  for my sheathes that are for black powder or more primitive type look i use an antler button and leather cord. Other sheathes i make i use nothing as the sheath holds the knife tightly enough. one thing to get right is the strap and snap should go  together so that the snap wont be pulled open while walking through the brush, example,  the picture below the side of the strap with the watch hand on it should face forward so the strap isn't caught by brush and pulled open.

 

Great info.

[Frodo]

you can use your Dremel to shorten the post on snaps for a custom fit. 

[DaveP]

Thanks for the info !!