Rob, you are somewhat the cause of this question.

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 05:11 (2810 days ago) @ Rob Leahy

I was reading a copy of 'Blue Steel and Gunleather' by John Bianchi that I got from you (Thanks, by the way, good read). He discusses the evolution of the holster and it got me to thinking about knives as well. I know I used the term 'cowboy' a bit loosely as it is a pretty broad era. I would expect knife wear and needs also evolved over time along with the holster.

I did spend a little time Googling 'old west' pictures but some are so obviously staged that I switched my query to Charles Russell paintings but couldn't see enough detail to pick up a belt knife except for maybe 'Disputed Trail' which shows some leather on the right hip but it could be either a pistol or knife.

Anyway, thanks all. You saved me from shoveling the couple inches of "global warming" off the driveway for a bit.