Replacement Loop Bolt for Patent Snaths Blue Ridge Knives with a swiveling belt loop

with a swiveling belt loop and snap strap

Actual knife shown

squared spine

The oval form gives greater surface area than the common tapered stones intended for sharpening serrations

and it will balance with the head dead horizontal when the handle is held with open hands

Replacement Loop Bolt for Patent Snaths Blue Ridge Knives with a swiveling belt loopWhile many methods of affixing a scythe blade to its snath have existed, the most ubiquitous style for the American pattern is certainly the so called "patent snath" or loop bolt variety. The tang of the blade passes through the bolt and then tightened to cinch the bolt into its slot in the mounting collar, giving a very secure and tight fit. Unfortunately it is all too common to find good old snaths that are rendered useless by the absence of this