Abstract: A belt supported tool holder for operably securing a tool onto a belt, comprising: a first support element having slots for adjustably positioning the first support element on a belt. The first support element includes a flat planar front surface and a flat planar rear surface. A mounting plate element is fixably secured to the first support element and includes a substantially planar upper surface and a substantially planar lower surface. Screws, bolts, rivets or other fastening elements are used for securing the mounting plate element to the first support element. A hook shaped retaining member is secured to the mounting plate element and a back support element is fixably secured to the flat planar rear surface of the first support element and to the mounting plate element. A detachable hook is provided for attachment to the tool and to the hook shaped retaining member.