ARK with new Retention Sheath

[Spectre]

The ARK with the new sheath seems to be a well-thought out solution.

Instead of just a friction fit, the sheath now has a tab that locks under the blade.

Closed.

Partially open.

Retention is very secure- I exerted at least three times the force withdrawing the ARK from the old sheath would have taken without the knife moving. I think the only way to draw the knife without pressing the retention tab would be to break the sheath.

The tab will probably be released by most people with their first finger. It should allow a quick draw after a little practice.

There are tradeoffs with almost everything. A left-handed owner will now have to experiment to see if they can also quickly disengage the retention tab. For most people, though, the new retention sheath should provide an even more secure way to carry the ARK, even in physically vigorous situations.

John

 

[ThePeacent]

:thumbup:

Any possibility of buying the sheath alone?

I really dig my ARK but don't carry it much because of retention problems with the sheath

Thanks

 

[Sal Glesser]

Thanx much for the pics and explanation.

On the sheath, we're working out a way to get the new sheath.

sal

 

[Spectre]

Thanks, Sal.

I do really like the new sheath. Like ThePeacent, I also wondered if buying the retention sheath alone might be an option.

 

[dogrunner]

I'd be in for one - I think it is a good idea.

 

[DocT]

When is the serrated edge ARK coming out? (of course, ARK's of any kind are rare as hen's teeth right now)

I am glad of the new design on the sheath it is similar to the Outdoor Edge Wedge in design. It should work well.

 

[Sal Glesser]

Thanks, Sal.

I do really like the new sheath. Like ThePeacent, I also wondered if buying the retention sheath alone might be an option.

We'd like to make that available. They should be shipping the extra sheaths by the end of the month.

sal

 

[nlewman]

I'm just waiting for the serrated version!

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[jday2727]

Can the ark sheath take a G clip or anything or would that have to be an aftermarket sheath?

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[shinyedges]

I would like a new style sheath for my ark! Let us know when that's possible?

 

[twinboysdad]

I'm just waiting for the serrated version!

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^^this. Ain't buying H1 anything toothless

 

[knifewing]

Like many of the posters above, I'll have to wait to try out the new sheath system until the SE version comes out...

 

[Spectre]

Can the ark sheath take a G clip or anything or would that have to be an aftermarket sheath?

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Unfortunately, the rivet spacing is slightly off. If there's enough demand, perhaps Spyderco may choose to do that on the 3rd Gen sheath.

 

[Sonnydaze]

Unfortunately, the rivet spacing is slightly off. If there's enough demand, perhaps Spyderco may choose to do that on the 3rd Gen sheath.

Sal, this might demand your immediate attention, in order to sell this new design... Thanx.
Don
:thumbup:

 

[jstrange]

Odd that the G-clip doesn't fit it. Seems like a pretty big over site on their part. I understand it's intended to be a neck knife, but it's always nice to have options.

 

[Spectre]

I'll accept responsibility, in that I failed to specifically request that rivet spacing be correct to allow mounting the G Clip before the ARK first came out. Doing it now would require a change to the entire mold, which I understand would be a significant expense.

John

 

[Spectre]

Sal, this might demand your immediate attention, in order to sell this new design... Thanx.
Don

Don,

I think the ARKs are selling regardless, but I do agree the ability to mount a G Clip would be useful for civilian users. Unfortunately, Amazon shows the G Clip as "frequently purchased together" with the ARK.

John

 

[bearfacedkiller]

Two comments.

First, I handled the new sheath at the SFO and retention is great. I was also able to easily remove the knife with either hand. I think lefties will be fine.

Second, since the Gclip doesn't fit you can easily make some paracord belt loops on the sheath. This knife is so small that I think that the G clip would actually be a little bulky for it.

I have made a few paracord belt loop rigs. You have to undo your belt but that is the price you pay for super low profile. I carry a Swick this way sometimes. Under the belt it disappears. I found the Gclip a little bulky for the Swick on my belt. My other Swick has a Gclip and rides horizontal on the shoulder strap of my bibs while ice fishing but for belt carry the paracord loops work better for me. I assume this could work well for the Ark too.