I've worn one with the sheath on my back, on the side and on the front. I'm not sure what source leads folks to believe that it was worn in only one manner... not saying that there isn't one, just that I've heard the same thing anecdotally, and question it.
When worn on the back it is out of the way and not going to bang into anything. It wold also be largely hidden by a cloak. I find I can still draw one well enough by turning my hand upside down and grasping the handle. When worn in the front it is kind of in the way, depending on length, but very accessible. Same with the opposite hand / waist positioning.
I think that where it was worn depends on the general situation at hand, so to speak.
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