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Originally Posted by Watchdog
Well, as I've said lots of times here, I'm always learning something new from being a member of this forum. Thanks for that info.
Quoting from the Milt Sparks website: "The adjustable, slotted welt is skived and tapered to prevent the welt from backing out once the screw is tightened. It is then meticulously hand stitched in place for long lasting durability."
I had to look up what "skived" means, but I'm still not clear on the purpose of an adjustable welt, and not sure that I really understand what "skived" means. And why would the welt be slotted? And I don't understand how the welt could "back out" if it's stitched in place.
Maybe someone could explain all this for me?
Still don't like the screw, though.  |
I'm just a student still learning like you Watchdog.
I have skived leather. To me it means cutting a piece of
leather at a certain angle, so it will fit into a certain void.
The adjustable welt was conceived and patented by Hank Sloan
who was a high up in the F.B.I. It was manufactured by
Bucheimer. They can still be found occasionally on the auction
sites.
The story is that Milt Sparks improved the adjustable welt with
Hank's permission. I'm not sure how or what he improved.
Elmer Keith, it is said, suggested the "dog ear" to keep the
hammer from shreading the wearer's jacket lining. I don't know
how that could be, because Hank Sloan had already made his
holsters with the "dog ear".
Elmer claimed to be involved in many new things.
Some true. Some maybe.
Here, on the left, is my Hank Sloan by Bucheimer.
On the right is my Milt Sparks 200AW.