I've been wanting to do this for some time - modify my duluth rambler to attach my fiskars hatchet. been thinking how I want to do it. I finally decided on a very minimalist approach. I never sewed before, so I had to pickup a heavy duty stitching awl and learn how to use it. This is the first thing I did. I left the strap uncut so far, because I may want to also use this for the trekking poles. At any rate, I think it needs another to secure the bottom of the hatchet. Guess thats next.

Nice job Kevin! Does it bounce around much, or get snagged? I'm thinking that I might want to secure the handle too.

just did it. definitely gonna do a bottom strap too.

Well done!

Nice job! Love that paracord wrap on your hatchet too. Sure wish I had the talent for those nice wraps.

checkout my video tutorial on the long turks head wrap; 4 parts but comprehensive enough that you can DIY