Belt sheath recommendation for GECs

[Jfowl31]

I've bought a handful of belt sheaths off the bay and various other places like gun shows and shops etc, but I've yet to find a good friction sheath for larger GEC knives. Specifically the 23 in both single and 2 blade configuration is what I'm really lacking at the moment. I've got a few slippies that I would love to carry but end up carrying a 73 or smaller because I'm "sheathless" for the 42s and 23s.

I've found some that are designed for a Buck 110 on the Bay that look to be a good size but I have a feeling they will be too big and I can't afford to lose anything to a loose fitting sheath as I'm up and down a lot in my job. Need to have a good snug fit.

Any recommendations as far as makers, sellers, designs, any of the above would be greatly appreciated. I typically wear a 2" belt too so I need a wider opening, but I've stretched 1 3/4" and 1 7/8" sheaths to fit this belt if needed.

Appreciate the assistance in advance if anyone has a line on them or some advice to finding a good fit.

Jordan

 

[jc57]

You could try Gary Graley, one of our members here. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/member.php/105819-Gary-W-Graley

Also, this forum has a lot of information including other makers, info.. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/820-Sheaths-amp-Such

And this post by the moderator of that forum tells you how to go about finding a custom maker:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ting-a-thread-if-you-are-looking-for-a-sheath

 

[Jfowl31]

Thanks! I'll give Gary a shout and see what he's got. Somehow I didn't even know this other forum existed so I'll be reading through there and picking around to see if I can find what I'm looking for.

 

[jc57]

I've lusted after some of GG's work in the past. Just trying to point you in the general direction of some info. I don't have any personal experience.

 

[mshambone]

I use a Buck 112 for my 23. It is very tight at first, but I soaked the sheath in water, put the knife in a baggie and gently forced it in there and closed the snap. After a day of drying with the knife in there, it fit fairly well and i have used it since then. I took a spoon and smoothed out the Buck stamp on the flap since it wasn't actually carrying a Buck. It looks ok.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks to a recommendation from Chui88 (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1317681-Pocket-Slips-Sheaths/page4), I recently picked up a Max Capdebarthes belt sheath, very pleased with it :thumbup:

 

[Jfowl31]

I got in touch with GG and I love some of the vertical friction sheaths he has. I'll be going that route once I get a little extra cash laying around. Thanks all for the recommendations!