Andy - that loop on the side is for a firesteel. I bought the same type of sheath from Dwayne at Blade for my Busse Custom. It IS a nice, sturdy and well-made sheath! Dwayne does great work, and is a really nice guy as well. Congrats! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />