Strap hardware

Find a strap’s perfect match.

40 years. Three generations. These are numbers we don’t stand behind casually. During this time the industry has morphed to become something that is nearly unrecognizable to the folks that first took the leap to found Index Fasteners nearly a half century ago. Not every business can claim to have taken measured yet intuitive steps to evolve alongside an industry, but this is a claim we wear with pride. Though we were founded on a clear need to distribute fastener hardware, we saw a niche we could perfectly serve—the do-it-yourself legion of gun holster and knife sheath thermoformers. Today, we’re one of the top suppliers of the country’s small businesses and late-night-garage craftsmen and we proudly carry one of the industry’s most robust lines of strap hardware featuring side-release buckles, cobra buckles, and ITW buckles.

Our particular product lineup is a reflection of us having a true finger on the pulse. The industry’s best choose side-release buckles, cobra buckles, and ITW buckles for their attachment hardware needs so we set out in the beginning to make them central to our offering. And, as always, as the industry continues to forge forward, fueled by the creative ingenuity of frontier pushers, we’ll be right there keeping pace.

Why the Industry’s Best Prefer Side-Release Buckles, Cobra Buckles, and ITW Buckles
A maker’s rationale for choosing a side-release buckle over a cobra buckle or preferring an ITW buckle is oftentimes subjective or based on their demanding customer’s personal experiences. The design of a holster strap is a reflection not only of personal preference but also must stand up to years of hard use everywhere from harsh desert climates to arctic chill. That’s why the Index Industries’ lineup is stacked with trusted names like AustriAlpin and Kong.

We’re Here to Answer All Your Questions
We carry one of the widest arrays of US-made attachment hardware including side-release buckles, cobra buckles, and ITW buckles the industry has to offer and you can always trust that you’ll get the best quality available. Sometimes, though, you might still hit a snag when you see our extensive sizing and style variations. We’re here to help.
No matter the question, our customer service team is always ready to hear from you.