I quickly snapped some pics of three different hatchets (overall length 13 to 19 inches) that show the x sheath with an open bottom holding all three. The pic that @Momo posted shows that there would be weight distribution on either side of the sheath, some swaying. The pics here show hatchets with a different head design, so there would be more swaying due to the weight of the axe head. There would be two ways to address the swaying. First start at the top of the sheath with a double Molle strap for the head of the axe and narrowing down to one Molle strap for the handle. Second, and the most easiest fix is to limit the amount of movement at the bottom of the handle. This can be accomplished by using existing straps or pockets on the pack that the axe is being attached to. Most axes also have a lanyard hole at the bottom of the handle. Looping some Paracord through that hole and securing the loop to the pack stops the handle movement and therefore the excessive sway created with a heavy axe head. There is a post on the One Tigris Life FB page from a reader that used a minimalist pistol holder as an axe sheath.
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