Cowboy sheath

[ken98k]

A Marbles Cowboy Knife sheath has what looks like a oversized snap on the front. I'm guessing this must be used to somehoe secure the knife in the sheath, but I've never seen it used. Can anyone explane its use?

[Madmarco]

As it happens I just saw something similar while browsing Ken! The knife shown appeared to be outside the sheath and the hilt guard looked to have a protruding little "stump" just like your "oversized snap" underneath it, hence holding the knife in place. This was not the subject of the post and of course I can't recall where I saw it, it was simply in the background and looked unusual so I looked closer.

[Dinadan]

I think that the sheath is made to be carried inside the belt. And that stud is supposed to secure the sheath by going through a hole in the belt to keep the sheath from slipping.

[hardman]

I have had one of those knives for years, and could never figure out how that sheath was supposed to work. Thank you asking that question.

[Madmarco]

I think that the sheath is made to be carried inside the belt. And that stud is supposed to secure the sheath by going through a hole in the belt to keep the sheath from slipping.

That's very logical Mel, that never crossed my mind!

[ken98k]

I think that the sheath is made to be carried inside the belt. And that stud is supposed to secure the sheath by going through a hole in the belt to keep the sheath from slipping.

Never thought about that!

[eveled]

I’ve seen those big studs used to secure a leather thong. Its like a snap, but there is no female side, just a hole or slit in the leather. So Dinadan makes perfect sense.

[FRJ]

I have that catch on a little card wallet.

[stagman]

Its called a "Frog" stud...can be used to line up with a hole in a belt...
sheath stuck concealed kind of in your britches and the frog catches your belt
or britches and does not slip down..
Also works with a "Sash" like Wild Bill Hickok used to use to wear...

Stag

[ken98k]

Thanks for the replies.
I'm still learning something new everyday!