Becker Sheath Fix and Easy Mod PICTURE HEAVY

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iwouldhurtafly

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Well, as I am sure many of you have experienced that when you have a sharp knife... and a nylon retention strap... some fraying and cutting is bound to happen. I have done similar mods and repairs to my other Beckers but the BK15 is my EDC so it was time to fix it. Actually I think the sheath has held up really well through every day usage. However, it was time to repair, snap some cell pics, and show you how you can do the same easily.

Pictured here are some of the tools needed... Super glue, a lighter, and not pictured is a bungee ring (hair tie :D ) and a crooked needle and thread. You also will need a Becker Sheath! Oh and if you have a 2 year old and a 1 year old running around trying to trip you up thats always good too! ;)


This picture shows the cut that has been made by multiple draws of the blade. There are ways to keep this from happening by drawing the blade with your index finger keeping the strap out of the way... but wheres the fun in that? The real cut was a lot "fuzzier" than this but I have already burned this with a lighter beforehand...


Next burn the burrs and fuzzys off the affect area with some FIRE!


Next apply some super glue to keep the flap down, reinforce the area and repair the damage... This will also stiffen up the sheath in an important area to help us out later.


Some brands of super glue have lids that typically wont get stuck to glue, at least that is my observation... So use the lid of the glue to apply pressure to the glued area for at least 30 seconds or until solid. DO NOT use your finger unless you want to be closer to your Becker sheath for awhile...


If you are impatient like me use a dropper to drop a small amount of water to the super glued area... this should cause the glue to instantly harden. Or it could mess your whole project up... either way be patient and wait for it to air dry... or gamble and use water... This has always worked for me but who knows if it will for you. :D


Next use an emery board to clean up any residual glue burrs and any excess.


Here is the repair... good as new! esque.... You will notice I took a sharpie and colored in the repair area in subsequent photos... Dunno why just wanted too!


AAAHHH fixed... But wait! Theres More!


Select you a small hair tie or bungee loop/ring whatever. This is going to be our mod to keep the strap out of the way during future use.


Insert behind the knife between a molle loop.


Fold it over the strap to help pull back the snap.



With a crooked quilting needle (great item to have in an edc kit or in a bag with some thread... Will work for sutures or any repair) Sew a few passes around the bungee to keep it in place. The mod will work without the sewing but this way it will stay in place and be more effective. You might need a small pair of pliers or something to help you push the needle through. I just used the strap as a thimble.


Repeat on both sides and you are done! Burn off any excess burrs or threads and you are good to go... If done properly the strap will POP out of the way when unsnapped... This repair/Mod is super easy and takes all of 10-15 minutes to complete.


Thanks for looking, I hope this helps somebody out!
 
I was wondering where you were going with the hair bungee... My daughters don't wear them nearly as much as they used to. Looks like a great way to "repurpose" one of 'em.

Very nice mod, and deatiled, helpful instructions.
 
tjswarbrick said:
I was wondering where you were going with the hair bungee... My daughters don't wear them nearly as much as they used to. Looks like a great way to "repurpose" one of 'em.

Very nice mod, and deatiled, helpful instructions.
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Yah with a wife and daughter there are always a few laying around here and there and I have found them very useful doing stuff for knives or packs... Here one I used as a retention strap for my bk14, simple, cheap, easy, and reversible.




Thanks for the kind words.
 
For some more hair tie mod madness here is a retention strap made with a bungee and a piece of cordage to keep the BK9 pocket "neat" if loaded, and to act as added security if loading with another knife like the bk14...

 
Thanks for the tips and photos - I've got two girls and I find those things all over the house! I almost bought shock cord the other day but there was too much of it in the bag and no color choice and it was too expensive. Now I just have to see if I can find a couple of those things that aren't day-glo..... Hehehe, they'll never even know they're gone...
Great ideas, thanks!
 
No problem... Shock cord is going to have a little bit more elasticity, but this may not be the case depending on the hair tie, plus just like you found it is more expensive. Also when doing this mod you may have to twist the tie behind the sheath to add tension and additional pull... The one I used was springy enough to work on its own... Just thought I would throw that out there as a FYI...

Thanks again!
 
I found my wife and daughters hair bungees make great antagonizers during moments of boredom. I use repurposed shock cord for the mods. Great tip though Iwould. Nice job!! Love the mod.

I used some shock cord and a snap to rig up a retention system for my BK11 pocket sheath. I'll have to bump my pocket sheath thread with the new pics when I get a moment to do so.
 
Tdhurl1103 said:
I found my wife and daughters hair bungees make great antagonizers during moments of boredom. I use repurposed shock cord for the mods. Great tip though Iwould. Nice job!! Love the mod.

I used some shock cord and a snap to rig up a retention system for my BK11 pocket sheath. I'll have to bump my pocket sheath thread with the new pics when I get a moment to do so.
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Heck, You could bring those pics over here too if you wanted! We will just make this thread bungee mod insanity or something lol!
 
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