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Moosez45

Moosez45

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I got to take a few pics today, while I was playing in the backyard. I missed my hike today on account of a bad hangover, and overslept. It happens.

Anyway, off we go.

For your consideration, the Spec Ops Survival Sheath, and the ESEE5 sheath.

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The Spec ops is a great sheath, nice and light, well made, but not much cargo room. That's ok, because it does hold the knife well, and protects me from the edge.

The inserts are quite different, the Spec Ops has a "generic" thermomold plastic, that fits the BK2 perfect, but will accomodate other blades of similar length and width. Perfect fit, and well designed. The flared opening makes resheathing easy, and safe.

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The ESEE5 sheath insert is quite rigid, and dimensioned to fit the ESEE5/BK2 perfectly. With the paint on a BK2, it won't fit in this insert, without modding it to be a little wider. Both inserts are removed by taking out a screw at the bottom. Easy Peasy.

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Cargo space on the Spec Ops is limited, to something smaller than the ASK that we have all grown used to. I don't understand the zipper/snap closure thing, it seems to limit the amount of usable space. You can leave it unsnapped, if you wish.

Here is a pic of each sheath displaying its contents.

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The Spec Ops pouch

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Here is the tin and blanket applied to the Spec Ops sheath.

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While I was outside, my girls were working on a few skills of their own.

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I do like both sheaths very much, and have plans and uses for both. I like having my kit with me, but damn that thing gets heavy, I like the lighter Spec Ops sheath, and with some paracord stuffed in the pouch, a bic lighter, and a small fishing kit, its will make a formitable sheath option, as well.

:thumbup::thumbup:

Two thumbs up for both, unfortunately, you really can't get either anymore. You can often find them around though.

Moose
 
Looks great. I like the ESEE sheath. BTW is that a Red Ryder BB gun ?
 
If you go a little smaller on the tin, you can get the pocket to zip, snap, and buckle. That's the triple locking action you've heard so much about in other corners of BFC (or maybe that was just double locking action).

So far in my tin, I have a Leatherman Mini Tool, a button compass, a safety whistle, and a mini Bic lighter. I'm going to add a Photon II, a mini firesteel, and some tinder--probably some PJCB's in a small ziplock. Paracord already runs stock around the perimeter of the sheath.

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caine said:
Looks great. I like the ESEE sheath. BTW is that a Red Ryder BB gun ?
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Sure is, Red Ryder Jr. actually, my oldest has the full on Red Ryder. My little one can't quite manage the length of pull on the full size RR, so we got her a smaller one this Christmas.

I haven't found a smaller tin, but I am keeping my eye out for some, I wanna try to get one I saw a while back, those Snus tins I think would be perfect. I don't dip, but ma frien's do, so, I'll just have them get me one.

Moose
 
AWSOME SHEETH PRON DUD!!!!




Now THAT is the way to raise kids. They are focused too. I think they've done that stuff before and liked it. :thumbup:
 
moosez45 said:
Sure is, Red Ryder Jr. actually, my oldest has the full on Red Ryder. My little one can't quite manage the length of pull on the full size RR, so we got her a smaller one this Christmas.

I haven't found a smaller tin, but I am keeping my eye out for some, I wanna try to get one I saw a while back, those Snus tins I think would be perfect. I don't dip, but ma frien's do, so, I'll just have them get me one.

Moose
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Ask, and ye shall recieve!

http://www.bepreparedtosurvive.com/Misc.Conatiners.htm
 
Nice review moose. Would like to have that ESEE 5 sheath. I may just get an ESEE accessory bag for my BK2 sheath.
 
would've been a lot cooler if you did a sheath review with a sheath that is still being manufactured...;)

just sayin'
 
Man you have 2 BK2's!!!!!!! I envy you! I'm hangin out for my first! You feelin charitable....??:D
Nice sheath setup, I likes me the Esee 5 sheath lots!
 
Quarter Tank said:
would've been a lot cooler if you did a sheath review with a sheath that is still being manufactured...;)

just sayin'
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Oh, you can still get them, they just don't manufacture them. The Spec Ops has gone from the Survival sheath to the combat master. Only difference is the pouch style, still holds the same.

The ESEE5 sheath you can still get, you just have to find a good knife connection (;)). Plus, the new molle back and pouch combo that ESEE is currently making, will make your stock BK2 the same as the one piece.

I have more than 2 BK2s :D

These are just a couple of options that are out there, you just have to find the one you want, that suits your needs.

Moose
 
I've been thinking of getting a Spec Ops for my spare BK7 (the Combat Master). I like the looks of the ESEE5 set up for the '2, but since there should be a new sheath coming in the mail soon ( :D ), I think I'll hold off on that one!

Good review, Moose! Thanks!
 
Didn't the ESEE 5 sheath originally have 2 snap closures for the handle?
 
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I put my Becker 7-10 in the ESEE 5 sheath and transfered the BK2 into the Combat Master.

Ahh. You took that second keeper off the ESEE like you said you would. Doesn't that work so much better now? I love it.
 
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Yes it will, quite well. The ESEE sheath will accomodate a 5 3/4" long blade, the BK10, should fit fine.

Moose
 
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