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Title: leather question
Post by: SKYLER W on December 19, 2008, 09:50:00 PM

I hope Lin doesn't mind me borrowing his thread. Where can you get the brass studs of the leather sheath in Lin's thread below? What are they called?
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Title: Re: leather question
Post by: kbaknife on December 19, 2008, 10:25:00 PM

That's called a Sam Browne button or stud.
Just use an internet search and find all types of sources.

Title: Re: leather question
Post by: SKYLER W on December 19, 2008, 10:38:00 PM

THX Karl....Just didn't know what they were called...Skyler

Title: Re: leather question
Post by: robtattoo on December 20, 2008, 03:23:00 AM

Hey Sky, if you get stuck & can't find any gimme a holler bud. I've got a load spare I can mail you.

Title: Re: leather question
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 20, 2008, 06:01:00 AM

That's what this stuff is for Skyler. We all learn. I got in the habit of callin it a frog button. Lin

Title: Re: leather question
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 20, 2008, 07:31:00 AM

Lin- question.

Does that button go above your belt, and then a loop comes around from the back and attaches over the frog? Or do you punch a hole in your belt and it goes through that?

Title: Re: leather question
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 20, 2008, 09:18:00 AM

web page (http://www.rowesleather.com/ks_products.htm)  
Look at this page, 5th down on the second column. This is a very versatile system even though it seems so simple. Most people use the belt loop that is on the back of the sheath. Some just punch a hole in their belt like you described and slide the sheath in between your pants and belt, snapping the frog button into the hole in your belt. The link shows my favorite, which is another piece you wear on your belt by it's own loop. The sheath slides down into it and settles into a notch and the tab snaps on the frog button securing the whole thing.
   I like this one because you can get in and out of your vehicle, taking the sheath and knife off, without undoing your belt each time. Lin

Title: Re: leather question
Post by: d. ward on December 20, 2008, 09:30:00 AM

Lin that page you linked to Rowe's Leather ? wow they have some of the most beautiful work I've ever seen those are nice.Thank you bowdoc

Title: Re: leather question
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 20, 2008, 09:43:00 AM

Thanks, Lin!!!!

Be looking for a care package coming your way.

Title: Re: leather question
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 20, 2008, 11:13:00 AM

Bowdoc, Yes, it's Rowe's Leather. He's a good guy.

Ray, Will it squeal when I shake it? I'll be watching for it. Lin

Title: Re: leather question
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 20, 2008, 01:27:00 PM

no squeals from the package, but you might when you open it!!! HA! Mewwwwy Chwisssssmasss...HO HO HO!