I know this has been discussed, but I couldn't find it with a search.
What is the long tie down for that runs through the top two holes at the top of the sheath? I know the thong below it ties off the handle, but I don't understand how the top thong is used.
Thanks Ben. Can't imagine strapping a 14 or 18 to your arm or leg, but who knows. Strapping it to a pack makes more sense. I suppose it's better to have and not need, than to need and not have.
I heard they go around the handle for extra security which makes the sheath jump qualified. As when you jump out of an airplane with a parachute. The loops add an extra measure of security to keep the knife from slipping out of the sheath in case you accidentally unsnap the keeper snap while in the air. I could be wrong but this is what I've been told.
Dan Snyder RKS #5537 SHAG #010
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Thanks Dan. I remember reading that explanation too and it makes sense on the lower tie down, but the upper tie down goes through the back and is quite long. That's probably what it's for, but then again, I thought I knew how to tie the wrist thong all these years until the Captain came along and showed us the Randall way.