I've just made this - Axe Holder (Wildlife hatchet) / Torch holder

[tedmagnum]

What do you think guys ???? It's really sturdy and it works REALLY well.

I was inspired to make it after living out in the Yukon wilds for a few months. My hatchet was used constantly and I was always bloody losing it or looking for it.

It's made from the best quality 3mm Veg tan with double capped Rivets. All 2" wide with a nice articulated joint.

Also fits my big maglite really well too...

It's my first attempt. I'm looking to improve it where possible.. All constructive criticism welcome

 

[Still Waters]

I like it its simple but functional

 

[tedmagnum]

Thanks.... Quite expensive and time intensive to make though.

What else can I make now ? lol

 

[Dreadhead]

nice one does the job well

 

[Corfe]

Excellent piece of kit - functional but good looking too. Nicely done.

 

[Gray]

Ace job,well done

 

[Lister]

noticing there is nothing to hold the item in? no strap over the top sorta thing, what if you're moving around a lot, won't it fall out?

 

[tedmagnum]

The hoop that holds the axe is fairy snug and I made it 2" wide to give it more support.. I made the hoop JUST big enough to get the wide end of the axe handle into as well.

I've been wearing it half the day to test it and it hasn't even slipped down the hoop, let alone fallen out.

Good point though....

If you think about it. The weight of the axe head pulls it nicely into the hoop too.. It's very secure.

noticing there is nothing to hold the item in? no strap over the top sorta thing, what if you're moving around a lot, won't it fall out?

 

[crosslandkelly]

Good piece of kit.

 

[John Fenna]

The hoop that holds the axe is fairy snug and I made it 2" wide to give it more support.. I made the hoop JUST big enough to get the wide end of the axe handle into as well.

I've been wearing it half the day to test it and it hasn't even slipped down the hoop, let alone fallen out.

Good point though....

If you think about it. The weight of the axe head pulls it nicely into the hoop too.. It's very secure.

I have a similar though simpler type holster.
I thought about adding a tie in thong after seeing a very expensive US one that used paracord for the job.
Tried it with thonging.

Waste of time and very annoying.
The weight of the axe holds it in place for everything bar acrobatics on a trapeze!
I removed the thonging and went back to using the holster open topped!
Ain't never popped the axe out yet!
When I have the rings I often make and sell simple axe holders that are also very effective....

 

[Dougster]

When I have the rings I often make and sell simple axe holders that are also very effective....

I'll have to get you some more then.....