153UH vs 165OT

sheathmaker

sheathmaker

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Codger; I've had a request for a 153UH sheath without the stone pocket. I don't have a pattern for a 153UH yet but do have pattern for 165OT. Are these two pretty similar in size and shape? I looked at the pictures on Larry's site but I can't tell enough to know for sure. thanks

Paul
 
Paul, the sheath for the 165 works better for the 153UH/160OT than the reverse. The blade envelope of the Golden spike is slightly smaller. So the 165 will fit, but is sometimes tight. The 153/160 will fit in the 165 sheath just fine. The difference will be in the handle strap if that is the style of sheath. The blade of the 153 is about 3/16" shorter, and the width is about 1/8" narrower. Excluding the handle circumference, there should be no problem. The guard is slightly smaller as well, so a pouch style may require a tighter fit?
THE 160OT has the same handle and guard as the 165OT, but a plain (flat) ground full tang blade patterned after the 153UH.

Arnold has several of these Golden Spikes, and I am sure he'd be willing to send you a loaner for pattern making. If not, I'll send you mine. Don't be shy about asking for patterns!

Michael
 
Thanks for the info, Codger. I think safe is better than sorry, so I'm going to ask for the knife to be sent to me for perfect fit. (Reputation and ego is at stake here too, you know...wink)

Paul
 
Paul, every sheath I have sent you a knife to fit, regardless of style, has been perfect. I can't imagine your just guessing at one. If Arnold doesn't or can't respond soon enough, let me know and I'll send you knives of whatever patterns you need. If I have them, they are yours to use.

Michael
 
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