Back sheath rig for 1311

I figure since the 1311 is going to be such a beast, it's not really practical for someone my size to carry it around the leg. So...I got to thinking about an over-the shoulder sheath. I've done a little bit of research so far, but come up pretty much blank. I know there are custom makers out there who will happily whip something up provided they receive lots of money, but I really don't want to spend the cost of the knife (or more) again on a sheath alone.

I'm not opposed to jury-rigging some existing products if it means saving a pile of money. I was thinking of possibly trying to add straps of some sort to this Mora sheath (if memory serves, someone brought it up in a thread here a little while ago) or something similar.
Mora 331 Leather Sheath
EDIT: I should clarify that I would ideally like to have a setup that places it diagonally between my shoulder blades, sort of like what you see in the movies, as corny as that sounds. XD


That seems like one of the best bets so far, but I would be incredibly grateful if you guys could think of some alternative methods to save me some money. Can't wait till the 1311s start rolling in. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

Google search a baldric setup. You will get more then enough ideas.

I also think most will be carrying this accross the back or on a backpack.

I am going a different route, IWB for me <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Thank you very much.

IWB for what is essentially a very thick, short machete? Rock on. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I have always wanted to say I am packin in my pants... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />...................................... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Eh.... What does IWB stand for?
Am am going for the baldric setup. Along with other carry options... Well see how it turns out.

Rasmus, IWB stands for Inside Waist Band (concealed carry).

Thanks Randy...
But with the 1311, that would make you walk like Herr Flick...??!

I'm thinking a baldric rig as well, maybe a strap attached at the top and bottom so it can be worn across the back, or relocated to both ends at the top for a regular over the shoulder rig.

I will be rocking it baldric set up also but I'm going with it under the offside arm but with the option of going more backpack style if need be.

Yeah, baldric rig, blade hanging on the off side.

I carry a 14 inch machete in a drop sheath that is strapped to my right leg. It gets too hot to have much of anything on your back here.

mine will probably be attached to one of my bug out bags... i am having Chuddy Bear make me a sheath... it's gonna be EPIC

I did a tutorial on how to make a behind the back rig with para cord that should work great <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

baldric rig

That was what I was going to recommend. Just hadn't had time to find the link.

You gotta love David Brown:

1.First get a Buy Brown sword sheath

Ha! Always a good first step though!

That's a great tutorial! Thanks for sharing it here, as I hadn't seen it before!

Fluffy. You're funny Dave.

I think I am going to use mine for a neck knife.

Boot knife <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Great idea that will go perfect with my hip waders.

Having Chuddy Bear make a sheath with a spot for a companion blade would be great, but the wait time on that is too long. How far back is he now like 4 months?