I want to get this sword for a RenFest, I will only be using it to attach to a belt and walk around. Is the strap strong enough for me to do that?
1996454
I would think so . More importantly this is not a sword but more like a large dagger...I was fooled by the photo thinking that the blade is much longer.....NOT!
1996455
Yes, The sword it's self isn't as long as a regular sword but it does look very nice.
1996456
The sword is very cool, and makes a impressive noise when you unsheath it, but it is only like 24 inches long, so keep that in mind. I am not sure about strapping it, it would probably look silly.
1996457
Yes it is it is a great cosplay piece for all types of costumes and I have had the strap for months and it is incredibly strong
213979
It's a good weight to use with a buckler. You can definitely use it one-handed
983395
Yes but expensive way to go. Sword is NICE. Very heavy duty. I wouldn't want to handle it much, but that's just me.
1108690
The sword is well built and I think it will hold up but I used it strictly as an accessory to a costume.
20247
The sword handle is sturdy. Attached very well to the sword & doesn't wobble/shift at all.
826969
The loose strap is to attach it too your belt on your back so the point fades away. When you strap a sword to your belt it shouldn't be straight up and down it needs to kind of arch back giving you more ability to walk and run without it being loose. This sword is so short however that it doesn't need the strap as much as a larger sword does however.
1975297
The way it is constructed, is is a simple loop, so the weight of the sword pulls it in to the position shown. Just looked at it and cannot figure out how to set it up for a back mount. It does work well as shown.
1977223
In your hand yes, however you can't wear it around your belt without one. Even if it's not sharp, it's still metal and can hurt people if you're not careful (like accidently poke someone in the Eyes), so I wouldn't recommend go out without a scabbard, plus it makes more authentic if your wear a Link costume.
807918
The stability and any sharp edges would be my main concern. Another factor is what you're hoisting and the danger of injury if something fails. The strap has a 10,000 lbs breaking strength but a torn strap would be my fear.
1017333
The sword has the traditional wrapping (the proper term eludes me at the moment), which is wound through an extended portion of the scabbard that provides a secure tunnel to channel it through. As such, it could be tied in such a way that allows for it to be worn on your back, slung over one shoulder and under the opposing arm. However, with only one point on the scabbard being utilized to secure it in place like this, I imagine it would be very prone to swinging and shifting about with any sudden motions you make while wearing it. Gravity will also cause it to sink to the lowest possible point for supporting the weight, meaning the hilt will likely end up beneath your shoulder blades more often than it would be above them like you see in most movies or fiction. So while it's possible, it's not really all that well suited to the task, and would rest much better on a belt/waist-level placement. This is definitely a traditional Japanese style scabbard (housing one incredibly beautiful sword), not modern MOLLE military gear, so the technical answer is "Yes" while my advisory would be "No, not really". Hope that helps.
1340571
Unfortunately I personally don't think so, it's slightly Flimsy, be careful of the protruding hilt sides, there is no support there and mine broke off.More of a display kind of thing but you can still fight with it.
517010
Yes, but i wouldnt reccomend it. The sword is very fragile and will snap if you arent extremely careful.
1070183
The string u see on the scabbard could be used to lash it to a belt it has a hard plastic loop on the scabbard but not big enough to be used as an actual belt loop
149605
You would most likely break the handle if you smash the sword against something. The blade feels sturdy enough but the handle feels like it can barely support the blade's weight.
1942362
Yes; it comes with a shoulder-strap carrier. It's good quality, but it's very hard to draw the sword from the carrier when using the shoulder strap.
503080
Negative. They do sell scabbards for it but be careful since they sell the blade in a lot of different lengths. First one I bought was too short for the sword but was meant for the exact style. It is soft leather.
733979
Interesting question. This is 4 foot long, double thickness and appears to be single stitched on the edge, double stitched where the loops meet back to the main strap, the ends are looped and lined with a neoprene like material to protect the band - this is a heavy duty anchor strap. If a rigger's belt can be used as a safety or dragging belt, I don't see why this double thick strap would not handle body weight. Remember the sewing is only as strong as the weakest stitch, but considering the amount of weight/pressure withstood when a heavy band or set of bands is used with it, I'd say 200 pounds max would be supported. If there's a lot of rubbing/friction between the strap and the material it is looped over, more rapid wear/deterioration would be an issue. Smooth and rounded items used as the anchor would be preferred versus edged and rough material.