Sheath on the back of the pouch.

I've seen several pouches lately that have a knife sheath built into the back at a slant. How do folks carry those pouches?
Rifle side with the knife handle pointed towards your belt buckle or with the handle pointing toward your back?

thanks

Ben

Rifle side, handle forward. They may seem like a great idea and they do look cool but there are a couple of shortcomings. I have made a couple of pouches with a sheath on the back side and found them inconvenient. You will have to look at the pouch to put the knife back whereas a sheath on the pouch strap is in your field of vision during the loading procedure. Depending on the clothing you are wearing, the layout of the pouch and which way the wind is blowing you may need a hand on the pouch while you put the knife back with the other hand too.

I carry a small hatchet with about a 12" handle and the sheath for that is on the back of a pouch, the handle only protrudes about 6-7" below the bottom of the pouch and I hardly notice I'm carrying it.

I made a sheath that hangs on an angle, lays very flat, and is detachable. Held on by a length of braided sinew. I tie it to the rear strap at the top of the bag, angling forward. It carries my 4" hunting knife. My patch knife is carried on the front strap at chest level. As i have several bags, i move the hunting knife from bag to bag as needed. Very comfortable and convenient. I generally use the patch knife for patches, squirrel, and rabbits. The larger knife is for camp use and larger game. I carry my horn and pouch on my strong/right side and my haversack on the left. Hope this helps. You'll need to do your own experiments to fine tune all the options these fellows offer. Good Luck

I got a shooting pouch from Greybear Leather and it has the sheath on the strap. it's handy there and doesn't get in the way.

Bennypapa said:

I've seen several pouches lately that have a knife sheath built into the back at a slant. How do folks carry those pouches?
Rifle side with the knife handle pointed towards your belt buckle or with the handle pointing toward your back?

thanks

Ben

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Actually there is no set criteria here (this is just one of many makers ideas), if this style appeals to you just wear it in a way convenient to you.
If building one yourself you may attach the knife sheath any way it fits your needs ie; verticle, at an angle, horizontal or separate.

Toomuch
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Shoot Flint

Patocazador,
Are you a right handed shooter?
Do you wear your pouch on the rifle side or off hand side?

I've tried all sorts of sheath arrangements and knife positions on the back of a bag, just cuzz it seemed like a good idea to me. I'm operating in rough country, and found that every one of them tends to make the bag hang up on your side, rather than swing free. I didn't like it, so unsewed the sheaths and haven't gone back.

Strap sheath is another matter altogether. Lots more convenient, and less prone to snagging. Best for me is to mount it down pretty low on the strap so it's in a natural position for me to grab the knife when securing the bag as I duck and twist through brush. Handy and secure.

I'm a right-handed shooter, worn on the right side. I'm one-dimensional.

rifleside with the sheath sewmn to position the handle back a little itworks pretty well Hank

I agree with BB. I had one low on a strap and it worked like a charm. But the bag was to small so I gave it to my son. So now I am looking for another. Don't know if I will go with a knife this time or not. I always carry to much in my bag. :redface: Larry

I have bags with both on the strap and on the back of the bag patch knife sheaths. I much prefer the back of the bag. It seems to distribute the weight better and I have gotten used to the location so that I just find the corner of the bag with my finger tips and slip it in, seldom having to look....Mick :hatsoff:

Greybear bag with sheath on back, but vertical. I like it! :thumbsup:

Many years ago I got a copy of Hanson/Wilson's Femmine Fur trade Fashion. In it they had simple fold over sheath with a tie at the top. They could be stuck in a belt and tied on or let hang loose off the belt. I started that my self. I tie it to the rear strap and let it hang. Its always handy but since it can move free its never binding with my movement. I carry one on a possibles bag also (it is a canvas bag that looks like a haversack, but since haversacks are only used in the military and used just for food mine cant be a haversack. I carry my pipe, tobbaco, and fire kit in it maybe some food and other possibles) Done it better then 30 years and never lost a knife.

I've got a smaller knife shear strapped to my bag strap about chest level. I put two thongs on the sheath and made it pretty deep so the knife is secure. I like being able to look down and see it there. The thongs allow it to be moved elsewhere, like exactly what Tenngun described. (Which is better for drawing it actually since I'm right handed and carry bag and horn on my right side)

I love the Lorraine Cross on your bag! I would love to get a bag with that on it.

Respectfully, Cowboy :thumbsup:

Cowboy said:

I love the Lorraine Cross on your bag! I would love to get a bag with that on it.

Respectfully, Cowboy :thumbsup:

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Here ya go.... http://www.greybearleather.com/shooting-bags/

Bags with or without piercings, with or without knife sheaths, with leather or linen straps...your choice of piercing pattern and color.

I bought the Cross of Lorraine about 15 years ago, bought another double pouch a couple of years back, and just picked up the small haversack with buckle flap last night.

I appreciate your reply and also the link. I will definitely look into it!

Thankyou, Respectfully, Cowboy :thumbsup:

I have made a couple shooting bags with the knife sheaths attached to the rear of the bag. One handle pointed forward the other handle straight up and down. I like them both. I dont see any drawbacks to either one. You can still carry a belt knife or neck knife this just gives you one more tool at your disposal. I also attach my horns directly to the bag that way I grab the gun and one bag and out the door in a flash with everything I need.