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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2012 7:30:20 GMT
Hi everyone, I was shopping for something completely unrelated and encountered this sword hook here ( www.ecsnaith.com/brass-sword-belt-hook.html). I have no idea how it actually works but its only £1.80, so I was hoping someone here could clarify what that particular item actually does and what it attaches to. Thanks. |
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Post by Elheru Aran on Jun 21, 2012 20:21:01 GMT
It's basically a large version of a bra hook.
What you do with that is you put it on the end of a strap that goes on your belt, and you hook it into the rings that go on the scabbard of a military sword. It's not really the most secure of holds; I think in the original military they generally used clips rather than hooks, but for dress and parades it's adequate. Dave Kelly will probably know a lot more about this than me...
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jun 21, 2012 21:12:08 GMT
Sorry. I've never seen a belt hook in that configuration before. No idea how it works. :?
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Post by Svadilfari on Jun 21, 2012 21:34:08 GMT
To be honest..it looks like the type of hook you sometimes find on old British Army web equipment of WW1 or WW2. I have a map case with one very similar. I imagine it was just hooked over the belt. I'll see if I can get a pic of it.
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Post by jhart06 on Jun 22, 2012 2:07:25 GMT
For what it costs you could make a leather frog/holder on your own (all supplies but a hammer included) and have a much better hold.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2012 4:42:33 GMT
Thanks for all the responses, I believe I shall be forgoing the hook at the present time.
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