Besides what Ken and you have already noted it is also important to note that there ain't a whole lot of room on that front panel for a hone pocket. Greg can advise you best, but I'd be willing to bet that the diagonal keeper strap would have to be eliminated and a "handle" keeper installed. That would mean "no high-ride" as more leather (the belt loop) would have to be behind the knife handle to attach the handle keeper to...just a hunch. I would n't do it. It sounds a bit homely...to me anyway. Let us know and show us pics of the final outcome, one way or another.
Best, Capt. Chris

Of course...Greg can come with something for sharpening and carrying ...CCS