Silky Elastic Leg Straps

Silky elastic leg straps hold the bottom of a saw scabbard against your thigh. On longer saws the scabbard tip swings, catches on brush and slaps your leg, and a leg strap stops that.

Why use a leg strap

A long curved hand saw rides on the saddle or belt, and the scabbard hangs well down your leg. Without anything holding it, the tip catches on branches as you move through the canopy and bangs your knee on every step on the ground. A leg strap anchors it so the saw stays where you expect it when you reach down to draw it.

The elastic gives as your leg bends, so it holds the scabbard without cutting off circulation or limiting movement on a climb.

It also helps saw safety. A scabbard that stays put means the saw goes back into it cleanly every time, rather than you fumbling for a moving target with a sharp blade in your hand. And a scabbard tip that isn't flapping around is less likely to hook a branch and pull the saw partway out while you move. Ground crews walking through brush get the same benefit.

Fit and care

Attach the strap to the scabbard's lower slot or loop, then wrap and fasten it around your thigh snug enough to stop the swing. Check the elastic for fraying or loss of stretch and replace it when it no longer holds.

Keep the strap clear of your climbing system and lanyard. For pole saws, poles and kits, see our poles and pole kits section.