David, I can see where the snap may not be necessary, but I for one would want it, if for nothing else than an option to ensure that the hawk didn't get lost out of the sheath when you're bustin through the brambles.

David, maybe you could replace one of the eyelets on the top part of the sheath with a snap so the strap can be swung up out of the way and fastened so it doesn't flop around, for those that don't want to use it or to store it while it's just laying around camp.