Slim Jim holster & sheath for a John Wayne "Duke" belt

Wyatt Burp · #1 09-30-2022, 11:30 AM

I made these for someones EPS "Duke" belt. These are great belts, perfect for other holsters than just the famous John Wayne style. They aren't exactly matched as I left the border stars off the sheath due to carving space. The sheath was of lighter leather because it was a smaller knife. It stiffened when folded and stitched, but since I felt the belt loop was too flimsy I added a semi lining like on AW Brill holsters. Now that part is solid and I like the looks, too. Both have single welts that are doubled at both the tops and bottoms.

bamabiker · #2 09-30-2022, 02:59 PM

Those look great together. Very well done.

rednichols · #3 10-01-2022, 06:55 PM

The belt, of course, is less a 'Duke' belt and more what was called a money belt in days of old. Popular with the Texas Rangers, for example, it was largely a late 19th century fixture that then was called by them a 'scout belt'. Primarily for rifle and pistol ammo on the outside layer, folded to create a storage place for more than money: had to have the receipt for the horse, too, because horse theft then was subject to summary execution.

This is Heiser, early 20th century, 1909 edition:

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Wyatt Burp · #4 10-02-2022, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rednichols

The belt, of course, is less a 'Duke' belt and more what was called a money belt in days of old. Popular with the Texas Rangers, for example, it was largely a late 19th century fixture that then was called by them a 'scout belt'. Primarily for rifle and pistol ammo on the outside layer, folded to create a storage place for more than money: had to have the receipt for the horse, too, because horse theft then was subject to summary execution.

This is Heiser, early 20th century, 1909 edition:

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I have many rolls of thin smooth leather suitable I think for a rather heavy fringed shirt. My dad got it for free in the 1960s. If I cut two double wide pieces for a folded over money belt in two layers I could copy this belt for myself.

Wyatt Burp · #5 10-02-2022, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rednichols

The belt, of course, is less a 'Duke' belt and more what was called a money belt in days of old. Popular with the Texas Rangers, for example, it was largely a late 19th century fixture that then was called by them a 'scout belt'. Primarily for rifle and pistol ammo on the outside layer, folded to create a storage place for more than money: had to have the receipt for the horse, too, because horse theft then was subject to summary execution.

This is Heiser, early 20th century, 1909 edition:

Attachment 595604

I made one money belt for myself just to see if i could do it right. It was scary stitching on the billets and full cartridge loops not knowing if when I hand stitched the entire seam of the belt that the loops wouldn't be parallel to the edge. Worked out fine and this heavy suede type leather I had is very comfortable, and strong.
BTW, thanks for the leather stamp link.